China H&Z® Beta-Carotene Factory
Beta-carotene CAS:7235-40-7
Beta-carotene Introduction
H&Z® Beta-carotene is the molecule that gives carrots their orange colour.It is part of a family of chemicals called the carotenoids, which are found in many fruit and vegetables, as well as some animal products such as egg yolks. Biologically, beta-carotene is most important as the precursor of vitamin A.It also has anti-oxidant properties and may help in preventing cancer and other diseases. Beta Carotene is also known as a provitamin because it can be converted in our body into vitamin A after oxidative cleavage by beta-carotene 15, 150-dioxygenase. In plants, beta-carotene, acts as an anti-oxidant and neutralizes singlet oxygen radicals formed during photosynthesis
Beta-carotene Specification:
Product Name |
Beta Carotene |
Specification |
Ferment Beta-carotene: Beta-carotene Powder:1%-96%HPLC Beta-carotene CWS(water soluble):1%-10%HPLC Beta-carotene Beadlets:10%-20%HPLC Beta-cartone crystal powder: 96%; Beta-cartone oil: 30%.
Synthesis Beta-carotene: Beta-carotene Powder(water soluble):10%; Beta-carotene Crystal powder: 96%; Beta-carotene oil: 30%. |
Appearance |
Red Purple powder |
Test Method |
HPLC / UV |
Storge |
Stored in a clean, cool, dry area; keep away from strong, direct light. |
Benefits of Beta Carotene
1.Beta Carotene Powder can protect the liver and vision.
2.Beta Carotene Powder can strengthen the immune function, strengthen the resistance.
3.Beta Carotene Powder is the natural antioxidants (preventing skin from dry , rough);
4.Beta Carotene Powder can prevent cancer, breast cancer, cervical cancer, lung cancer risk.
5.Beta Carotene Powder is natural food coloring.
Beta-carotene Function
1.Antioxidants (preventing skin from dry , rough)
2.Constituting the photosensitive material within the visual cells
3.Promoting the growth and development of the body and preventing congenital deficiency
4.Promoting the healthy growth of bones and teeth
5.Maintaining reproductive function
6.reventing and restraining lung cancer
7.Coloring agents, Nutrition Enhancer
Beta-carotene Application
1.Medical
Beta Carotene is recognized to have functions of anti-oxidation, anti-tumor, caducity resistance, etc., for instance, beta carotene can improve immunity of AIDS patients.
2. Food ahd Beverage Additive
Beta Carotene besides caducity resistance and immunity improvement,beta carotene is also an important pigment and confirmed as nutritious food additive. Beta Carotene 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. Cosmetics
Beta Carotene extractives contain abundant amino acid, vitamin, natural wet factor, microelement and other bioactive substances, and cosmetics (lipstick, kermes, etc.) added with beta carotene present natural and full color and luster and protect skin.
4. 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.