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Natural Source Beta-Carotene (β-Carotene) Suppliers & Factory in China for Supplements, Beverages & Bakery Coloring
What is Beta-Carotene (β-Carotene)
Beta-Carotene (β-Carotene) is one of the carotenoids and an orange fat soluble compound. Beta-Carotene (β-Carotene) is the most common and stable natural pigment in nature. Carotenoids mainly exist in three isomers: alpha, beta, and gamma. Among them, beta carotene has the highest activity and is the most widely present in nature. It is also the most abundant vitamin A precursor in human diet and tissues.
Natural Beta-Carotene (β-Carotene) is naturally fermented from the strain of Aspergillus niger.
Fermented Beta-Carotene (β-Carotene) is a precursor of vitamin A, Beta-Carotene (β-Carotene) often used in the form of soft capsules, hard capsules, tablets, and other forms in the field of dietary supplements and health products. Beta-Carotene (β-Carotene) is commonly used in infant formula and other nutrition fortified foods.
As a coloring agent, Beta-Carotene (β-Carotene) can provide a rich color range from purple red to yellow green, and is often used in fruit juice beverages, specialty edible oils, flour products, and baked goods.
Common Specifications
Oil Form: 30% Beta-Carotene (β-Carotene) oil suspension
Used for oil & soft capsules
Used for oil & soft capsules
Microcapsule Powder: Beta-Carotene (β-Carotene) 1%, 5%, 10%, 20%
Used for solid beverages, liquid beverages, and gummies
Used for solid beverages, liquid beverages, and gummies
Crystal grade: 96% min pure Beta-Carotene (β-Carotene) crystals
Used for oil agents
Used for oil agents
Function of Beta-Carotene (β-Carotene)
✦ Provitamin A Source
Converts to Vitamin A inside human body; maintain healthy vision, protect retina, relieve dry eyes.
✦ Strong Antioxidant
Eliminate free radicals, resist UV oxidative damage, anti-aging, protect skin.
✦ Immune Support
Enhance mucosal immunity of respiratory tract and digestive tract.
✦ Natural Orange Food Colorant
Replace synthetic sunset yellow, clean-label pigment for food products.
✦ Skin & Mucosa Care
Maintain healthy skin, oral, nasal and intestinal mucosal barrier.
Application of Beta-Carotene (β-Carotene)
1. Food & Beverage
• Dairy: Milk, yogurt, cheese, cream
• Bakery, pasta, instant noodles, margarine
• Juice, soft drinks, jelly, candy, ice cream
• Infant formula, nutritional fortified food
2. Dietary Supplements
• Eye health capsules
• Antioxidant softgels
• Multi-vitamin compound powder
3. Feed Additive
• Color enhancer for egg yolk
• Aquaculture applications
• Poultry feed enrichment
4. Cosmetics
• Anti-oxidation raw material
• Anti-photoaging formulation
• Ingredients for lotion, cream, and mask
Specification of Beta-Carotene (β-Carotene)
| Item | Specification |
|---|---|
| Appearance | Orange fine powder/Orange-red oily liquid |
| Odor&Taste | Characteristic |
| Particle Size | 95% pass 80 mesh |
| Assay(HPLC) | β-carotene 1%, 5%, 10%, 20%, 30%, 96% |
| Loss on drying | ≤5% |
| Heavy Metal | ≤10ppm |
| Pb | ≤2.0 ppm |
| As | ≤1.0ppm |
| Cd | ≤1.0 ppm |
| Hg | ≤0.1ppm |
| Total Plate Count | ≤10000cfu/g |
| Yeast & Mold | ≤1000cfu/g |
| E.Coli | ≤30cfu/ |
| Salmonella | Negative |
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1: What is the origin of your Natural Beta-Carotene?
Our Natural Beta-Carotene (β-Carotene) is naturally fermented from the strain of Aspergillus niger, serving as a safe and clean-label alternative to synthetic pigments.
Q2: What forms and specifications of Beta-Carotene do you offer?
We supply three main specifications: 30% oil suspension for soft capsules, microcapsule powder (1%, 5%, 10%, 20%) for solid/liquid beverages and gummies, and pure crystal grade (min 96%) for oil agents.
Q3: How does Beta-Carotene benefit human health?
It functions as a precursor to Vitamin A, supporting vision and mucosal health. It is also a powerful antioxidant that protects skin from UV damage, eliminates free radicals, and enhances overall immunity.
Q4: Can Beta-Carotene be used as a food colorant?
Yes, it is a highly stable natural orange food colorant. It provides a color range from purple-red to yellow-green and is commonly used to replace synthetic colors in dairy, bakery, juices, and confectionery.
Q5: What are the application areas for Beta-Carotene?
It is widely used in Food & Beverages (dairy, bakery, juices, infant formula), Dietary Supplements (eye health and antioxidant capsules), Feed Additives (color enhancer for egg yolk and aquaculture), and Cosmetics (anti-aging creams and masks).
Q6: What is the purity and quality standard of your Beta-Carotene?
Our Beta-Carotene strictly complies with standard specifications. It features a particle size where 95% passes through 80 mesh, loss on drying is ≤5%, heavy metals are ≤10ppm, and it is tested negative for Salmonella and E. coli.