Xanthophylls (E161)
Updated October 2, 2026
Xanthophylls (E161) is a food additive in the “other additives” group. It appears in 17 products in our database.
Quick facts
- Also known as
- E161
- E-number
- E161
- Function
- Other additives
- Found in
- 17 products
Foods that commonly contain Xanthophylls
Share of published products in each category whose ingredient list includes Xanthophylls.
Popular products with Xanthophylls
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e NOVA 4 Xanthophylls-free alternatives
Popular products from the same categories that don't list Xanthophylls and score Nutri-Score A–C.
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c NOVA 4 How to spot Xanthophylls on a label
Look for any of these names in the ingredient list:
Related additives
Frequently asked questions
What foods contain Xanthophylls?
In our database, Xanthophylls most often appears in candies, macarons, crisps and pistachio ice cream tubs.
How many products contain Xanthophylls?
17 published products on Foodmetria list Xanthophylls. 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.