Term Name: rubixanthin
Synonyms: (3R)-beta,psi-caroten-3-ol, (all-E,3R)-rubixanthin, E 161d, E161d, Natural yellow 27, Rubixanthin
Definition: A carotenol that is a natural xanthophyll pigment. It was formerly used as a food colourant (E161d), but approval for this purpose has been withdrawn throughout the European Union.
Ontology: ChEBI [CHEBI:8907]  ( EBI )

Relationships
is a type of: carotenol
has_parent_hydride: gamma-carotene
has_role: food colouring plant metabolite