New US Nutrition Facts Label
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12 ʅg ɴ-Carotene = 1 ʅg Retinol (RAE)
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24 ʅg ɲ-Carotene = 1 ʅg Retinol
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24 ʅg ɴ-Cryptoxanthin = 1 ʅg Retinol
Codex guidelines remain 6 ʅg ɴ-Carotene
= 1 ʅg Retinol
Method Update
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One method submitted for ERP review –
for lutein and ɴ-carotene
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No methods include ɲ-carotene or
lycopene