Apo Carotenal And Beta Carotene

Apo Carotenal And Beta Carotene carries a safety score of 3/5 and appears in 39 indexed US food products.

Safety score 60.0%

3/5 from FDA SAFFA + CSPI Chemical Cuisine

How common is vs other flagged additives?

Number of indexed products containing each of the most common flagged additives — Apo Carotenal And Beta Carotene highlighted.

Indexed products containing each flagged additive. Source: Open Food Facts ingredient lists × FDA SAFFA × CSPI Chemical Cuisine.

Caramel Coloring22612Red 4021595Yellow 518987Carrageenan17853Blue 116643Yellow 613560Sucralose10490Apo Carotenal And Beta Carotene39
Indexed products containing each flagged additive. Source: Open Food Facts ingredient lists × FDA SAFFA × CSPI Chemical Cuisine.
Safety Score
3/5

Safety Assessment

Apo Carotenal And Beta Carotene has a moderate safety profile (3/5). While approved for use, some studies or consumer advocacy groups have raised questions about certain aspects of this ingredient. Consumers who prefer caution may wish to limit intake.

What the Data Says About

Apo Carotenal And Beta Carotene currently appears in 39 products across the OpenFoodFacts catalog we index, which gives a concrete measure of its footprint on US grocery shelves. Our internal safety score of 3/5 synthesizes FDA Substances Added to Food (SAFFA) regulatory status with the Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI) Chemical Cuisine classification. These two frameworks capture different questions: regulators ask whether exposure at typical intake is acceptable, while consumer-advocacy groups examine cumulative dietary load and vulnerable-population risk.

Apo Carotenal And Beta Carotene serves one or more technical functions in food manufacturing — stabilization, flavor, preservation, or structural role — which explains its presence across multiple product categories in our database. Inspection and outbreak records frequently trace back to control failures around functional additives, whether through batch contamination, undisclosed substitutions, or labeling mismatches that trigger recall classifications by the FDA.

No specific concern flags are attached to Apo Carotenal And Beta Carotene in our current data snapshot beyond the regulatory and CSPI classifications above. That does not rule out individual sensitivity reactions, and anyone managing allergies, elimination diets, or chronic conditions should verify with a qualified healthcare professional before relying on population-level ratings.

Safety Profile at a Glance

Regulatory and safety classifications for Apo Carotenal And Beta Carotene
Source Classification Year
FDA SAFFA Not listed 2024
CSPI Chemical Cuisine Not rated 2024
PlainFoodSafe Score 3/5 2026
Product footprint 39 products OpenFoodFacts

FDA SAFFA database, CSPI Chemical Cuisine ratings, OpenFoodFacts product index. See methodology.

Products Containing

Showing 39 of 39 products

American 2% milk reduced fat pasteurized process cheese food with added calcium singles, american
Unknown
100/100
American deluxe cheese slices
Unknown
100/100
American pasteurized prepared cheese product
Unknown
100/100
American Pasteurized Process American Cheese
Unknown
100/100
American Pasteurized Process American Cheese
Member's Mark
100/100
American pasteurized process cheese
Hautly Cheese Company
100/100
Bologna & american wedge
Unknown
85/100
Cheddar cheese cocktail smokies
Unknown
85/100
Cheddar cheese naturally hardwood smoked cocktail smokies
Unknown
85/100
Cocktail smokies sausage, cheese
Spartan
85/100
Deli slices pasteurized process american cheese
Unknown
100/100
Deli slices pasteurized process american cheese
Unknown
100/100
Deluxe American Pasteurized Process American Cheese
Greta Value
100/100
Deluxe pasteurized process american cheese
Unknown
100/100
Deluxe Pasteurized Process American Cheese
Food Club
100/100
Deluxe pasteurized process american cheese, american
Unknown
100/100
Deluxe slices american cheese
First Street
100/100
Deluxe Slices Pasteurized Process American Cheese
Iga
100/100
Donut cheeseburger
Unknown
85/100
Ham & cheese sandwich on a pretzel bun
Unknown
100/100
Jalapeno pimento cheese spread
Unknown
100/100
KID CUISINE Cheeseburger Meal, 7 OZ
Unknown
100/100
Pasteurized Process American Cheese
Deluxe
100/100
Pasteurized process american cheese
Member's Mark
100/100
Pasteurized process american cheese
Unknown
100/100
Pasteurized process american cheese
Unknown
100/100
Pasteurized process american cheese deli slices
Unknown
100/100
Pasteurized process american cheese deli slices
Unknown
100/100
Pasteurized process cheese food with salami
Unknown
85/100
Pasteurized process cheese food with salami
Unknown
85/100
Salami
Wisconsin Cheese
85/100
Sausage, egg & cheese croissant fully cooked sandwiches
Unknown
65/100
Singles American Pasteurized Prepared Cheese Product
Beast Choice
100/100
Singles American Pasteurized Prepared Cheese Product
Great Value
100/100
Singles American Pasteurized Prepared Cheese Product
Great Value
100/100
Singles American Pasteurized Prepared Cheese Product
Great Value
100/100
Singles American Pasteurized Prepared Cheese Product
Great Value
100/100
Singles American Reduced Fat Pasteurized Prepared Cheese Product with Added Calcium
Great Value
100/100
Smokehouse, cheese cocktail smokies, cheese cocktail
Unknown
85/100

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Apo Carotenal And Beta Carotene safe to eat?

Apo Carotenal And Beta Carotene has a safety score of 3/5. Always check with a healthcare provider if you have specific dietary concerns.

What products contain Apo Carotenal And Beta Carotene?

Apo Carotenal And Beta Carotene is found in 39 products in our database, spanning various food categories and brands.

What does Apo Carotenal And Beta Carotene do in food?

Apo Carotenal And Beta Carotene serves various technical functions in food manufacturing and processing.

Where does this ingredient safety data come from?

Safety data comes from the FDA's SAFFA (Substances Added to Food) database, CSPI (Center for Science in the Public Interest) ratings, and the OpenFoodFacts product database. Product counts reflect items cataloged in OpenFoodFacts.