Beta - carotene is a red - orange pigment present in plants and fruits, particularly carrots and brightly - colored vegetables. The term is taken from the Latin word for carrot. The scientist H. Wackenroder discovered beta - carotene and crystallized it from carrots in 1831.
Basic Information
| Product Name | Beta-Carotene | Other Name | Beta Carotene Oil |
| Specification | 2%-10% | Appearance | Yellow to orange powder |
| Molecular Formula | C40H56 | Molecular Weight | 536.88 |
| CAS NO. | 7235-40-7 | EINECS NO. | 230-636-6 |
| Standard | USP or EP | Certifications | ISO,Halal,Kosher,SGS Report |
| Supplier | China Extract Warehouse | Sample | Free Offer |
Function
- It has the potential to enhance cognitive function.
- Due to its antioxidant characteristics, it might prevent skin damage and help maintain the health and appearance of the skin.
- It could reduce the risk of macular degeneration.
- It can decrease or prevent damage caused by free radicals.
Certificate of Analysis
| Test | Specifications | Result |
| Assay by HPLC: | 2% | 2.25% |
| Appearance: | Yellow to orange powder | Complies |
| Odor & taste: | Characteristics | Complies |
| Melting point | 176～180℃ | Complies |
| Mesh size: | 100% pass 80mesh | Complies |
| Solubility: | Insoluble in water,be ester soluble. | Complies |
| Loss on drying %: | ≤2.0% | 1.13% |
| Heavy metals PPM: | ||
| Pb | ≤2.0ppm | Complies |
| As | ≤1.0ppm | Complies |
| Hg | ≤0.5ppm | Complies |
| Microbiology: | ||
| Total Plate Count: | <1000cfu/g | Complies |
| Yeast & Mold: | <100cfu/g | Negative |
| E.Coli: | Negative | Complies |
| S. Aureus: | Negative | Complies |
| Salmonella: | Negative | Complies |
| Conclusion: | Conform with specification CP2010 |
Where To Buy Beta - Carotene Globally?
China Extract Warehouse is a reliable supplier of high - quality nutritional compounds. We offer Beta - Carotene as part of our extensive mineral metabolism product range. Serving customers around the world, we supply the materials and technical know - how required to produce effective nutritional products.
- China Extract Warehouse has been concentrating on the development of plant active ingredients for more than 14 years and holds multiple national invention patents.
- It has international certification systems such as ISO9001, ISO22000, Kosher, Halal, SGS, and other certifications.
- There is a professional and experienced R & D team.
- It provides a wide variety of products. The products have been used in all major international brands in the fields of pharmaceuticals, dietary supplements, cosmetics, animal nutrition, and functional foods.
