Zeaxanthin
Product details
- Definition/Description
- Zeaxanthin is a naturally occurring xanthophyll pigment, it is an oxygenated carotenoid. The synthetic zeaxanthin is presented either as a spray-dried powder of gelatin or starch base ( ‘ beadlets ’ ) with added α-tocopherol and ascorbyl palmitate or as a corn oil suspension with added α-tocopherol. Synthetic zeaxanthin is produced by a multi-step chemical synthesis from smaller molecules. Orange-red crystalline powder with little or no odour.
- Traditional food
- No
Status
- Status
- Authorised
- Applies in
- England, Scotland, Wales
- Status change date
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The date the status was last changed.
Terms of authorisation
- Conditions under which the novel food may be used
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Food category Maximum levels Food supplements as defined in Directive 2002/46/EC 2 mg/day
- Additional specific labelling requirements
- The designation of the novel food on the labelling of the foodstuffs containing it shall be 'Zeaxanthin'.
- Other requirements
- not specified
- Data protection
- not specified
- Legislation links
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England, Scotland, Wales: Assimilated EU Regulations 2017/2470 , Assimilated EU Regulations 2018/1023 , Assimilated EU Regulations 2018/1132
Updates
- Last updated
- The date the item authorisation was last updated.