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Beta Carotene 7235-40-7

1%;10%;20%;30%,50%,90%;99%

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Product Information

Product name	β-Carotene / Beta Carotene
CAS No.	7235-40-7
Latin Name	Daucus Carota Subsp. Sativus
Part used	Fruit / Stem
Flashing point	103^。C
Speicification	1%;10%;20%;30%,50%,90%;99%up, Food Grade
Appearance	Red or red-brown free-flowing powder

COA of β-Carotene

Items	Specification	Results
Loss on drying	<8.0%	1.70%
Heavy metals(as Pb)	<0.001%	<0.001%
Arsenic(as As)	≤3ppm	<3ppm
Particle size
Pass through sieve No.20	100%	100%
Pass through sieve No.40	85%	93%
Pass through sieve No.100	<15%	3%
Total carotenoid content	≥20%	21.40%
Beta-Carotene	≥20.0%	23.20%
Microbial test
Total aerobic microbial count	≤l000cfu/g	90cfu/g
Total moulds and yeats count	≤l00cfug
Enterobacterial	≤10cfu/g
*Salmonella	n.d./25g	Certified
*Escherichia coli	n.d./10g	Certified
*Staphylococcus aureus	n.d./10g	Certified
*Pseudomonas aeruginosa	n.d./10g	Certified

Usage

Beta-carotene (β- carotene / Carrot extract) is one of the carotenoids and an orange-soluble fat-soluble compound. It is the most common and stable natural pigment in nature. It is an antioxidant, has detoxification effect, is an indispensable nutrient for maintaining human health, and has remarkable functions in anti-cancer, prevention of cardiovascular diseases, cataracts and anti-oxidation.

Function of beta carotene

1.Beta carotene is an antioxidant and therefore may offer some protection against certain cancers and other diseases.

2.Beta carotene is a naturally occurring substance present in green and yellow fruits and vegetables.

3.In the body, Beta carotene is converted into vitamin A and Carrot extract is used as a vitamin supplement to prevent or treat vitamin A deficiency.

4.Beta carotene can help prevent or treat reactions to the sun in some specific groups of patients.

Application of β-carotene

1. β-Carotene can be used in medical field.
2. β-Carotene can be used as food additive.
3. β-Carotene can be used in cosmetic field.
4. β-Carotene can be used as forage additive.