China Natural Source Beta-Carotene (β-Carotene) for Supplements,Beverage & Bakery Coloring Factory, Exporter

Product Description

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.
Beta-Carotene Powder
Common Specifications
Oil Form: 30% Beta-Carotene (β-Carotene) oil suspension
Used for oil & soft capsules
Microcapsule Powder: Beta-Carotene (β-Carotene) 1%, 5%, 10%, 20%
Used for solid beverages, liquid beverages, and gummies
Crystal grade: 96% min pure Beta-Carotene (β-Carotene) crystals
Used for oil agents

Function of Beta-Carotene (β-Carotene)

Beta-Carotene Powder
Beta-Carotene (β-Carotene) is Provitamin A Source
Converts to Vitamin A inside human body; maintain healthy vision, protect retina, relieve dry eyes.
Beta-Carotene (β-Carotene) has Strong Antioxidant
Eliminate free radicals, resist UV oxidative damage, anti-aging, protect skin.
Beta-Carotene (β-Carotene) has Immune Support
Enhance mucosal immunity of respiratory tract and digestive tract.
Beta-Carotene (β-Carotene) is Natural Orange Food Colorant
Replace synthetic sunset yellow, clean-label pigment for food products.
Beta-Carotene (β-Carotene) used in 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, poultry feed
4. Cosmetics
Anti-oxidation, anti-photoaging raw material for lotion, cream, mask
Beta-Carotene Powder

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 (FAQ)
What is the source of Natural Beta-Carotene?
Natural Beta-Carotene (β-Carotene) is naturally fermented from the strain of Aspergillus niger, offering a high-quality and reliable clean-label source.
What are the primary specifications available?
We supply Beta-Carotene in multiple formats: 30% oil suspension for soft capsules, 1% to 20% microcapsule powder for solid/liquid beverages and gummies, and ≥96% crystal grade for oil agents.
How does Beta-Carotene benefit eye health?
As a provitamin A precursor, Beta-Carotene converts into Vitamin A inside the human body. This process helps maintain healthy vision, protects the retina, and relieves dry eyes.
Can Beta-Carotene be used as a natural colorant in food and beverage products?
Yes, Beta-Carotene serves as a natural orange food colorant. It provides a rich color range from purple-red to yellow-green and is commonly used as a clean-label alternative to synthetic sunset yellow.
What are the heavy metal and microbiological limits for your product?
Our Beta-Carotene is manufactured under strict quality control. The total heavy metal limit is ≤10ppm (Pb ≤2.0ppm, As ≤1.0ppm, Cd ≤1.0ppm, Hg ≤0.1ppm). The microbiological profile complies with international standards, ensuring no Salmonella and low plate count.

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