Grape Skin Extract

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

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

Safe for intended uses. ()

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

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European Food Safety Authority

Safe for intended uses.

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Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives

Safe for intended uses.

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Safe for intended uses.

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This page was last updated on 6/30/2025