| Color |
Orange to red colour |
| Source |
citrus fruit skin, vegetable pulp |
| Solubility |
Oil |
| Others |
Source of vitamin A |
| Melting point : |
136°C-140°C |
This orange red color is found in abundance in nature in different
vegetables, citrus fruits and fodder plants. Its most common source are
oranges and tangerines. It does not have any side effects but if taken in
very high quantities, it may cause vitamin A toxicity.