Capsorubin

Chemical compound

Capsorubin is a natural red dye of the xanthophyll class. As a food coloring, it has the E number E160c(ii). Capsorubin is a carotenoid found in red bell pepper (Capsicum annuum) and a component of paprika oleoresin. Capsorubin is also found in some species of lily.^[2]

References

1. Zechmeister, L.; Annalen der Chemie, Justus Liebigs, 1935, S. 30–45
2. Valadon, L. R. G.; Mummery, Rosemary S. (1977-01-01). "Carotenoids of Lilies and of Red Pepper: Biogenesis of Capsanthin and Capsorubin". Zeitschrift für Pflanzenphysiologie. 82 (5): 407–416. doi:10.1016/S0044-328X(77)80004-4. ISSN 0044-328X.