Term Name: | rubixanthin |
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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 It was formerly used as a food colourant (E161d), but approval for this purpose has been withdrawn throughout the European Union.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 ) |