Scientific Opinion on the re-evaluation of lutein preparations other than lutein with high concentrations of total saponified carotenoids at levels of at least 80%

EFSA Journal

Volumn 9, Issue 5, 2011, Pages

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CAS Registry Number 127 40 2; EINECS number 204 840 0; food colour; Lutein; Lutein esters E 161b

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EID: 85028039095     PISSN: None     EISSN: 18314732     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.2903/j.efsa.2011.2144     Document Type: Article

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