1. 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.