Customization: | Available |
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Certification: | BRC, ISO, FDA, HACCP |
Packaging Material: | Packed in Paper-Drums and Two Plastic-Bags Inside. |
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Name |
Beta carotene ( β-carotene) |
Type |
Natural plant extract |
CAS NO. |
7235-40-7 |
Molecular formula |
C40H56 |
Molecular weight |
536.88 |
Purity |
1%, 2%, 5%, 10%, 20%, 30% CWS |
Appearance |
Orange yellow powder to dark red powder / oil |
Application Areas
1.Medical Purpose
Beta Carotene is recognized to have functions of anti-oxidation, anti-tumor, caducity resistance, etc., for instance, beta carotene can improve immunity of AIDS patients.
2.Food Additive
Besides caducity resistance and immunity improvement,beta carotene is also an important pigment and confirmed as nutritious food additive. Beta Carotene can be used as intensifying agent for lipid foods such as margarine salad oil and benne oil to help beta carotene absorption by human body.
3.Cosmetics
Beta Carotene's extractives contain abundant amino acid, vitamin, natural wet factor, microelement and other bioactive substances, and cosmetics (lipstick, kermes, etc.) added with beta carotene present natural and full color and luster and protect skin.
4.Forage Additive
Beta Carotene can improve growth rate and flesh quality of animals, reproductivity of cattle, horse and pig, color and luster of red fish and shrimp, and darken color of bird's egg.
Package & Storage:
Package: 1kg/Bag, by plastic bag,or aluminium foil bag, 25kg drums, or as per your request
Storage: Stored in cool and dry palce. Keep away from strong light ,high temperature.
Shelf life:Two years when properly stored.
Item |
Specification |
Appearance |
orange-red powder, easy to flow microencapsulated powder, and has a slight unique odor |
Fineness |
≥60 mesh (greater than 99%) |
Β-carotene content |
≥ 1% |
Loss on drying |
≤ 5% |
Heavy metals |
≤2ppm |
Arsenic |
≤2ppm |
Pathogenic bacteria: |
not detected |