Grape skin extract is a natural ingredient rich in antioxidants that is added to foods and beverages to provide, for example, antioxidants or color.

Grape Skin Extract

Found In

  • Beverages
  • Carbonated fruit flavored beverages
  • Dietary supplements
  • Fruit flavored beverage mixes
  • Fruit flavored beverages
  • Fruit juices
  • Wines

Also Known As

  • Anthocyanin
  • Enocianina
  • E163
  • Oenocynin

The Beverage Bottom Line

Grape skin extract is authorized for use in the U.S., Europe and Canada.

 

This ingredient may have authorizations in countries not included on this site.

International Assessments and Authorizations

U.S. Food And Drug Administration (FDA)

Safe for intended uses. (FDA Approved)

In 2003, FDA issued no objections to a GRAS notice for grape seed extract.

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European Food Safety Authority (EFSA)

Safe for intended uses.

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Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives (JECFA)

Safe for intended uses.

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Health Canada

Safe for intended uses.

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This page was last updated on 6/30/2025.