What does E161g stand for?

E161g stands for various terms. Discover the full forms, meanings, and possible interpretations of E161g across different fields and industries.

Canthaxanthin

Most Common

Canthaxanthin /ˌkænθəˈzænθɪn/ is a keto-carotenoid pigment widely distributed in nature. Carotenoids belong to a larger class of phytochemicals known as terpenoids. The chemical formula of canthaxanthin is C40H52O2. It was first isolated in edible mushrooms. It has also been found in green algae, bacteria, crustaceans, and bioaccumulates in fish such as carp, golden mullet, seabream and trush wrasse.

Food AdditivesMedical

Citation

Did You Mean?

Last updated: