Beta-carotene (E160a)
Updated October 2, 2026
Beta-carotene (E160a) is a food additive in the “colors” group. It appears in 22,781 products in our database, 5,840 of them sold in the US.
Quick facts
- Also known as
- Beta carotene (color), E160a
- E-number
- E160a
- Function
- Colors
- Found in
- 22,781 products (5,840 sold in the US)
Foods that commonly contain Beta-carotene
Share of published products in each category whose ingredient list includes Beta-carotene.
Popular products with Beta-carotene
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c NOVA 4 Beta-carotene-free alternatives
Popular products from the same categories that don't list Beta-carotene and score Nutri-Score A–C.
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c NOVA 4 How to spot Beta-carotene on a label
Look for any of these names in the ingredient list:
Related additives
Frequently asked questions
What foods contain Beta-carotene?
In our database, Beta-carotene most often appears in cakes, groceries, sweetened beverages and biscuits.
How many products contain Beta-carotene?
22,781 published products on Foodmetria list Beta-carotene, including 5,840 sold in the United States. Counts come from ingredient lists in Open Food Facts and update daily.
Product data: Open Food Facts (ODbL), updated daily. Additive information is for general education and is not medical advice. Always check the package label. Our methodology.