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Beta-Carotene Powder 1% CWS-K is a yellow to orange, free-flowing powder, manufactured with spray drying adopting the advanced microencapsulation technology. The individual particles containing beta-carotene are finely dispersed in Arabic gum and carbohydrates. Ascorbyl palmitate and dl-alpha-tocopherol are added as antioxidants.
Assay ≥1.0%
Product Identification
Synonyms: β, β-carotene
CAS No.: 7235-40-7
EINECS No.: 230-636-6
INCI name: Carotene
E No.: E 160a
Chemical Formula: C40H56
Molecular Weight: 536.85
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. Beta Carotene is converted into vitamin A in the body and beta carotene 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
1.Used in medical field.
Beta Carotene is recognized to have functions of anti-oxidation, anti-tumor, caducity resistance, etc., and it can improve immunity of AIDS patients.
2. Used as food additive.
Beta carotene is an important pigment and confirmed as nutritious food additive. It 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. Used in cosmetic field.
Beta Carotene contains abundant amino acid, vitamin, natural wet factor, microelement and other bioactive substances. Cosmetics (lipstick, kermes, etc.) added with beta carotene present natural and full color and luster and protect skin.
4. Used as 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.
| Items | Specification | Result |
| Beta Carotene | 3% | 3.02% |
| Organoleptic | ||
| Appearance | Fine Powder | Conforms |
| Color | Orange fine | Conforms |
| Odor | Characteristic | Conforms |
| Taste | Characteristic | Conforms |
| Physical Characteristics | ||
| Particle Size | NLT 100% Through 80 mesh | Conforms |
| Loss on Drying | <=12.0% | Conforms |
| Ash (Sulphated Ash) | <=0.5% | Conforms |
| Total Heavy Metals | ≤10ppm | Conforms |
| Microbiological Tests | ||
| Total Plate Count | ≤10000cfu/g | Conforms |
| Total Yeast & Mold | ≤1000cfu/g | Conforms |
| E.Coli | Negative | Negative |
| Salmonella | Negative | Negative |
| Staphylococcus | Negative | Negative |
