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Colourings 166<br />

ANTAGONISTS: Oxidising agents/ Peroxides<br />

FOOD SAFETY ISSUES: The poor solubility in the blood on ingestion has caused this colour to be retained by the body longer<br />

than some medical authorities like when taken in large quantities. Thus, its use has been restricted by<br />

some authorities.<br />

LEGISLATION: USA: CANADA:<br />

Permitted according to 21 CFR 73.75 Not permitted<br />

UK and EUROPE:<br />

Permitted according to European Parliament and Council Directive<br />

94/36/EC of June 30th 1994 on Colours for Use in <strong>Food</strong>stuffs.<br />

Refer to Annex IV – Restricted for use in saucisses de<br />

Strasbourg at 15 mg/kg maximum.<br />

REFERENCE: Smith, J. (Ed.) (1991) <strong>Food</strong> Additive User’s Hand<strong>book</strong>. Blackie Academic & Professional.<br />

STRUCTURE OF CANTHAXANTHIN:<br />

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