Zeaxanthin (E161H)
Updated October 2, 2026
Zeaxanthin (E161H) is a food additive in the “colors” group. It appears in 71 products in our database, 13 of them sold in the US.
Quick facts
- Also known as
- E161H
- E-number
- E161H
- Function
- Colors
- Found in
- 71 products (13 sold in the US)
Foods that commonly contain Zeaxanthin
Share of published products in each category whose ingredient list includes Zeaxanthin.
Popular products with Zeaxanthin
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NOVA 4 Zeaxanthin-free alternatives
Popular products from the same categories that don't list Zeaxanthin and score Nutri-Score A–C.
How to spot Zeaxanthin on a label
Look for any of these names in the ingredient list:
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Frequently asked questions
What foods contain Zeaxanthin?
In our database, Zeaxanthin most often appears in nutritionally complete food, meal replacements, meals and pasta dishes.
How many products contain Zeaxanthin?
71 published products on Foodmetria list Zeaxanthin, including 13 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.