Product Name: Beta-Carotene beadlet 20% TAB
CAS:7235-40-7
EINECS: 230-636-6
Appearance: a purple to purplish-red beadlet
5kg/ Aluminium Bag, 20kg/Carton, 25kg/Drum
Specific Data
Description a purple to purplish-red beadlet, with white spots of food starch
Lose on drying ≤8.0%
Heavy metals(as Pb) ≤0.002%
Arsenic ≤0.0003%
Particle Size
﹤# 20 US 100%
﹤# 40 US ≥85%
﹤# 100 US ≤15%
Assay ≥20.0%
Microbial test
Bacteria ≤1000cfu/g
Fungi and yeasts ≤100cfu/g
Enterobacteriaceae ﹤30 MPN/100g
Functions:
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
ant-oxidant and neutralizes singlet oxygen radicals formed during photosynthesis.
it is a powerful antioxidant, protecting the cells of the body from damage caused by free radicals.
Studies indicate that diets low in beta- resulting in an increased risk of chronic diseases like heart disease and cancers. .
Beta-carotene supplements may help reduce sun induced skin damage.
Application:
Used for coloration and fortification of food,beverage,health products,ect.