Description
β-Carotene (Powder) is a natural colorant and functional nutrient derived from high-purity β-carotene crystals. It is produced through advanced emulsification and spray-drying technology, resulting in a fine orange to brown powder with excellent color uniformity and stability.
β-Carotene is a member of the carotenoid family and serves as a precursor of Vitamin A. It provides both vivid natural color and nutritional benefits, making it ideal for use in a variety of food, beverage, and health-related products.
Characteristics
This product is formulated from β-carotene crystals combined with glycerin, sucrose fatty acid esters, medium-chain triglycerides, polyglycerol esters, phospholipids, vitamin C, vitamin E, sunflower oil, and water.
The result is a water-dispersible, stable emulsion powder with excellent resistance to heat, light, and acidity.
Available in 1% β-carotene content, it provides reliable performance in both dry and liquid formulations.
Applications
β-Carotene (Powder) can be used as a natural colorant and nutritional enhancer in a wide range of industries:
- Beverages (especially juices and functional drinks)
- Confectionery and jelly puddings
- Instant powdered drinks
- Dairy and milk-based products
- Frozen foods, noodles, pasta, and baked snacks
- Health supplements and pharmaceuticals
- Cosmetics and feed additives
Its bright orange hue and strong dispersibility make it suitable for nearly all food systems requiring natural color and nutritional value.
Packaging and Storage
The product is packed in sealed, food-grade containers.
Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area, away from light and moisture.
Shelf life is 12 months under recommended storage conditions.
Advantages
- Naturally sourced carotenoid with dual colorant and nutritional functions
- Excellent water dispersibility and stability under acid, heat, and light
- Rich in provitamin A, supports vision and immune health
- Acts as a natural antioxidant, scavenging free radicals
- Safe and widely recognized in global food regulations
Specification
| Test Item | Specification | Result | Method Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| IDENTIFICATION | |||
| Appearance | Orange-yellow to brownish-yellow crystalline powder | Complies | Visual |
| Identification (HPLC) | The retention time of the major peak corresponds to that of the Reference Standard | Complies | USP <621> |
| ASSAY | |||
| Curcuminoid Content (on dried basis) | ≥ 95.0% | 96.8% | HPLC |
| PHYSICOCHEMICAL PROPERTIES | |||
| Loss on Drying | ≤ 5.0% | 3.2% | USP <731> |
| Residue on Ignition | ≤ 1.0% | 0.5% | USP <281> |
| IMPURITIES | |||
| Heavy Metals (as Pb) | ≤ 10 mg/kg | < 10 mg/kg | USP <232> ICP-MS |
| Lead (Pb) | ≤ 2 mg/kg | < 0.5 mg/kg | USP <232> ICP-MS |
| Arsenic (As) | ≤ 1 mg/kg | < 0.3 mg/kg | USP <232> ICP-MS |
| Cadmium (Cd) | ≤ 1 mg/kg | < 0.1 mg/kg | USP <232> ICP-MS |
| Mercury (Hg) | ≤ 1 mg/kg | < 0.1 mg/kg | USP <232> ICP-MS |
| MICROBIOLOGICAL QUALITY | |||
| Total Aerobic Microbial Count | ≤ 10³ CFU/g | 120 CFU/g | USP <61> |
| Total Combined Yeast and Molds | ≤ 10² CFU/g | < 10 CFU/g | USP <61> |
| Escherichia coli | Absent in 1g | Absent | USP <62> |
| Salmonella spp. | Absent in 10g | Absent | USP <62> |
FAQ
1, What kinds of certificates can you offer?
Foodchem is an ISO2008 9001 certified company, as for β-Carotene, we can offer HACCP, KOSHER, HALAL Certificates, etc.
2, Is Foodchem a manufacturer or just a trading company?
Foodchem is both a manufacturer and trading company, we are β-Carotene Supplier, at the same time, we are a manufacturer of other products.
3, What is the Min Order Quantity of β-Carotene?
Different products have different MOQ, for β-Carotene, the MOQ is 100kg.
4, What is the price of β-Carotene?
Foodchem is a famous β-Carotene supplier and manufacturer in China and has been corporate with many β-Carotene suppliers for several years, we can provide you with cost-effective β-Carotene.
5, How long shall we wait for your reply?
We can guarantee to reply your inquiries of β-Carotene in less than 24 hours in working days.
6, What kinds of transportation types can you provide?
Our main transportation methods include air transportation, land transportation, and water transportation.
7, What kinds of payment terms can you accept?
The most commonly used payment terms are T/T, L/C, D/P, D/A, etc.
8, How long will I receive my good?
Foodchem has its own EDC warehouse in Shanghai when your purchase order has been confirmed, inventory products will deliver within 1 week, other products delivery in 2 weeks.
