Citranaxanthin is a carotenoid pigment used as a food additive under the E number E161i as a food coloring. There are natural sources of citranaxanthin, but it is generally prepared synthetically.[1] It is used as an animal feed additive to impart a yellow color to chicken fat and egg yolks.[2]
References
- ^ Citranaxanthin Archived 2012-10-17 at the Wayback Machine, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
- ^ Citranaxanthin, International Programme on Chemical Safety