Guide to Food Additives - Z
| Name | Other Names | Purpose | Source |
|
Zeaxanthin |
E161h |
Imparts an orange-red pigment to foods. |
Gives pigment to paprika, corn, saffron, wolfberries, and various plants. Present in dark leafy greens. |
|
Zinc acetate |
E650, Acetic acid, zinc salt of acetic acid |
Zinc fortification in foods. |
Synthesized by the action of acetic acid on zinc metal |