Cryptoaxanthin (E161C)
Updated October 2, 2026
Cryptoaxanthin (E161C) is a food additive in the “other additives” group. It appears in 2 products in our database, 1 of them sold in the US.
Quick facts
- Also known as
- E161C
- E-number
- E161C
- Function
- Other additives
- Found in
- 2 products (1 sold in the US)
Foods that commonly contain Cryptoaxanthin
Share of published products in each category whose ingredient list includes Cryptoaxanthin.
Popular products with Cryptoaxanthin
Cryptoaxanthin-free alternatives
Popular products from the same categories that don't list Cryptoaxanthin and score Nutri-Score A–C.
a NOVA 4 
a NOVA 4 
b NOVA 4 
c NOVA 4 
c NOVA 4 How to spot Cryptoaxanthin on a label
Look for any of these names in the ingredient list:
Related additives
Frequently asked questions
What foods contain Cryptoaxanthin?
In our database, Cryptoaxanthin most often appears in candies and multivitamin.
How many products contain Cryptoaxanthin?
2 published products on Foodmetria list Cryptoaxanthin, including 1 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.