Color - Orange to red colour
Source - citrus fruit skin, vegetable pulp
Solubility - Oil
Others - Source of vitamin A
Melting point - 136°C-140°C
This orange red color is found in abundance in nature in different vegetables, citrus fruits and fodder plants. Its most common source are oranges and tangerines. It does not have any side effects but if taken in very high quantities, it may cause vitamin A toxicity.