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Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives

beta-CAROTENE FROM BLAKESLEA TRISPORA
See: beta-CAROTENE (SYNTHETIC)
INS: 160a
Synonyms: beta-CAROTENE; beta,beta-CAROTENE; C.I. FOOD ORANGE 5
Functional class: COLOUR
Colour class: CAROTENOID
Latest evaluation: 2001
ADI: 0-5 mg/kg bw
Comments: Group ADI for beta-carotene (synthetic) and beta-carotene from Blakeslea trispora
Report: TRS 909-JECFA 57/19
Specifications: COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 11/FNP 52 Add.11/21 (2003)
Tox monograph: FAS 48-JECFA 57/33
Previous status: 2001, COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 9/FNP 52 Add.9/9. N,T
 
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