≥1 piece |
Botanical Source: | Fermented |
Specification: | 1%,2%,5%,10%,20%,30%,98% |
CAS No.: | 7235-40-7 |
Appearance: | Orange to Red Orange Powder |
Molecular Formula: | C40H56 |
Molecular Weight: | 536.88 |
Short Brief
Our unique fermentation method produces beta-carotene powder as raw material, which is made by microencapsulation technology and spray drying.
It has good fluidity; when added to water, it has good dispersibility and becomes a homogeneous solution with simple stirring. Depending on the customer's needs,
different concentrations of β-carotene powder are used to blend into brightly coloured drinks; it can also be coloured into solid foods. As betai-carotene is
a source of vitamin A, it can also be used as a nutritional enhancer in the form of vitamin tablets. 1%, 2% and 7% of the powder is coloured yellow or orange, 10% of
the powder is coloured red.
Beta-Carotene properties and applications
Beta-carotene is one of the most predominant carotenoids. It is an orange fat soluble compound and is the most widespread and stable natural pigment in nature.
Many natural foods, such as green vegetables, carrots, sweet potatoes,papaya, mangoes, citrus and microalgae, are rich in β-carotene. Because of its bright colour
and high colour value, it can be tinted to a bright yellow to orangered colour and was quickly recognised as a rare food colouring once discovered. Carotene has
isomers such as alpha, beta and gamma, with beta-carotene being the most active.
Beta-carotene Functions:
1. Beta-carotene is an excellent coloring agent Foods with betacarotene have an attractive golden colour and are relatively stable to pH changes.
relatively heat resistant. It is resistant to baking. Therefore, it is widely used in bread, butter, beverages, confectionery and other foods.
2. It is a precursor of vitamin A
When the body is deficient in vitamin A, it is automatically converted to vitamin A. When the body is saturated with vitamin A, the conversion is automatically
stopped, so it does not cause the side effects that occur when large doses of vitamin A are taken continuously.
3. A strong physiological antioxidant
The ageing of the human body and the formation of many diseases are caused by an excess of oxygen free radicals in the tissues. Beta-carotene is the most effective
physiological antioxidant recognized in the world, which can help prevent ageing and prevent the development of some diseases therapeutic effects .
Applications of Beta-carotene
1.Beta-carotene is Widely used in the food industry as a colouring agent, antioxidant nutritional fortifier, etc.
2.Beta-carotene is Used in the pharmaceutical and healthcare industry for the treatment and prevention of vitamin A deficiency, vision disorders, epidermal and
epithelial tissue disorders. Improves immunity, prevents cardiovascular disease and some cancers, anti-radiation, etc.
3.Beta-carotene is used in the cosmetic industry for colouring, delaying ageing, protecting the skin, etc.
4.In the feed industry is used to improve the immunity of livestock, reproductive bong. As well as to increase the colour of fish, shrimps, poultry, etc.
Product |
Applications |
Packing Size |
Beta-Carotene 98% |
Used for food coloration and fortification |
1KG/Bag;5bags/carton 10kgs/carton |
Beta-Carotene 30% |
Used for food coloration and fortification |
5kg/alu tin,2tins/carton ; 15kg/alu tin,1tin/carton; |
Beta-Carotene 20% CWS |
Be applied to direct compression and hard capsule or used for coloration and fortification of food,beverage ,health products,etc. |
20kg/drum;25kg/carton; |
Beta-Carotene 10% |
Be applied to direct compression and hard capsule or used for coloration and fortification of food,beverage ,health products,etc. |
5kg/alu tin,2tins/carton 20kg/drum/carton |
Beta-Carotene 5% Emulsion |
Used for coloration and fortification of food,beverage ,health products,etc. |
5kg/alu tin,2tins/carton
|
Beta-Carotene 2% Emulsion |
Used for coloration and fortification of food,beverage ,health products,etc. |
5kg/alu tin,2tins/carton
|
Beta-Carotene 1% |
Used for coloration and fortification of food,beverage ,health products,etc. |
1kg/bag,10bags/carton, 20kg/drum;25kg/carton |