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ZEAXANTHIN (SYNTHETIC)
See: LUTEIN FROM TAGETES ERECTA
Chemical names: (ALL-E)-1,1'-(3,7,12,16-TETRAMETHYL-1,3,5,7,9,11,13,15,17-OCTADECANONAENE-1,18-DIYL)BIS[2,6,6-TRIMETHYLCYCLOHEXENE-3-OL]; 3R,3'R-beta,beta-CAROTENE-3,3'-DIOL
Functional class: COLOUR; NUTRIENT SUPPLEMENT
Latest evaluation: 2004
ADI: 0-2 mg/kg bw
Comments: Group ADI for lutein from Tagetes erecta and synthetic zeaxanthin
Report: TRS 928-JECFA 63/113
Specifications: COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 12/FNP 52 Add. 12/61
Tox monograph: FAS 54-JECFA 63/159
 
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