Citranaxanthin
Colorants
Safety rating
Generally Safe
Eat Away!Generally SafeUse SparinglyAvoid
Purpose and Function
Citranaxanthin is a natural orange xanthophyll carotenoid used mainly in poultry feed to enhance the yellow-orange color of egg yolks and poultry skin, and occasionally in dairy, confectionery, and processed foods.
Commonly found in
- —Poultry feed (egg yolk and skin coloring)
- —Cheese and butter
- —Candies and jellies
Key functions
- —Provides a natural yellow-to-orange color
Potential Risks and Side Effects
- 01Excessive intake (especially via supplements) can cause carotenodermia, a harmless reversible yellow-orange skin tint
- 02No known allergic reactions reported