noun
- A red-orange carotenoid pigment found in certain algae, crustaceans, and other organisms, used as a food colorant and in some cosmetic and tanning products.
Usage: technical; biochemistry
Examples
- Canthaxanthin is responsible for the red coloration in flamingo feathers.
- The supplement contains canthaxanthin as a natural pigment source.
- Canthaxanthin is approved as a food additive in many countries.
- Researchers studied how canthaxanthin accumulates in the tissues of aquatic organisms.
- Some self-tanning products include canthaxanthin to enhance skin coloration.