Lutein (E161B)
Updated October 2, 2026
Lutein (E161B) is a food additive in the “colors” group. It appears in 2,547 products in our database, 223 of them sold in the US.
Quick facts
- Also known as
- E161B
- E-number
- E161B
- Function
- Colors
- Found in
- 2,547 products (223 sold in the US)
Foods that commonly contain Lutein
Share of published products in each category whose ingredient list includes Lutein.
Popular products with Lutein
NOVA 4 
NOVA 4 
NOVA 4 
e NOVA 4 
e NOVA 4 
NOVA 4 
NOVA 4 
NOVA 4 
NOVA 4 
NOVA 4 Lutein-free alternatives
Popular products from the same categories that don't list Lutein and score Nutri-Score A–C.
a NOVA 4 
b NOVA 4 
c NOVA 4 
c NOVA 4 
c NOVA 4 How to spot Lutein on a label
Look for any of these names in the ingredient list:
Related additives
Frequently asked questions
What foods contain Lutein?
In our database, Lutein most often appears in groceries, candies, gummi candies and sweetened beverages.
How many products contain Lutein?
2,547 published products on Foodmetria list Lutein, including 223 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.