E163 — Anthocyanins
E163 (Anthocyanins), a color, is rated "safe": no significant concern. The purple-red pigments from grapes, blueberries, and red cabbage. Strong natural antioxidants. Used in soft drinks, ice cream, and confectionery.
What is Anthocyanins?
Purple, red, and blue pigments from grape skins, blueberries, blackcurrants, red cabbage, and elderberries. Used to color drinks, ice cream, jams, and candy.
What does it do to the body?
Strong antioxidants in test-tube studies, although the body absorbs only small amounts. Same compounds in any berry-rich diet. No safety concern at food-level use.
What regulators say
EFSA and the FDA both treat them as safe natural colors. No numerical acceptable daily intake set.
Risk rating: Safe
Cleared by EFSA with no significant concern at typical dietary exposure. Common, well-studied, and not a reason to put a product back on the shelf.