| Color |
Natural orange |
| Pigment |
Carotenoid |
| Source |
mushrooms, bird feathers, marine
invertebrates |
| Solubility |
slightly water soluble |
| Application |
tanning pills, fruit-spreads,
candies, syrups, sauces, carbonated drinks |
Canthaxanthin is one of the two major carotenoids found in nature. It is a
natural pigment used for coloring different vegetables and poultry. The
pigment is also found in brightly coloured feathers of birds. It absorbs
ultra violet photon and decreases the chances of skin cancer.