Beta-carotene, is one of the carotenoids, the source of Vitamin A. It is the most common and stable natural pigment in nature. It have good light resistance, 100 degrees temperature within 20 minutes without heating color changed. Acid resistance, stable under PH3.0-PH10.0. It is affected by ascorbic acid and other reducing substances, heavy metals, especially iron ions can make it fade. Beta-carotene is an antioxidant that has detoxification effect and is an indispensable nutrient for maintaining human health. It has significant functions in anti-cancer, prevention of cardiovascular diseases, cataracts and anti-oxidation, and thus prevents aging and aging. A variety of degenerative diseases. It can be used as edible pigment and nutritional supplements.
Functions
Beta Carotene is recognized to have functions of anti-oxidation, anti-tumor, caducity resistance, etc., and it can improve immunity of AIDS patients. It contained abundant amino acid, vitamin, natural wet factor, micro-element and other bioactive substances.
1, To maintain the integrity of skin and mucous layer, to prevent dry skin, rough;
2, Visual cells constituting the photosensitive materials;
3, To promote growth and development, effective health promotion and cell development, prevent deficiencies. To promote the healthy growth of bones and teeth;
4, Maintaining reproductive function;
5, Maintain and promote immune function. Data presentation, carrots with the prevention and suppression of lung function. Carrots contain carotene into the body, will be converted into vitamin A. Each molecule can be transformed into carrot two vitamin A molecules.
Specification
Application
1) Beta Carotene is an anti-oxiant and therefor may offer some protection against certain cancers and other diseases;
2) It is an important pigment and confirmed as nutritious food additive;
3) 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;
4) It also 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;
5) It can be converted into Vitamin A in the body and is used as a vitamin supplement to prevent or treat Vitamin A deficiency;
6) It can help to prevent or treat reactions to the sun in some specific groups of patients.
Items |
Specification |
Result |
Beta Carotene |
3% |
3% |
Organoleptic |
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Appearance |
Fine Powder |
Conforms |
Color |
Red orange |
Conforms |
Odor |
Characteristic |
Conforms |
Taste |
Characteristic |
Conforms |
Drying Method |
Vacuum drying |
Conforms |
Physical Characteristics |
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|
Particle Size |
NLT 100% Through 80 mesh |
Conforms |
Loss on Drying |
<=12.0% |
Conforms |
Ash (Sulphated Ash) |
<=0.5% |
0.16% |
Total Heavy Metals |
≤10ppm |
Conforms |
Anyother impurity |
≤0.5% |
0.21 |
Total of all impurities |
≤2.5% |
0.74% |
Microbiological Tests |
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|
Total Plate Count |
≤10000cfu/g |
Conforms |
Total Yeast & Mold |
≤1000cfu/g |
Conforms |
E.Coli |
Negative |
Negative |
Salmonella |
Negative |
Negative |
Staphylococcus |
Negative |
Negative |