Natural Carotene High Quality Food Pigment Carotene Powder
Product Description
Carotene is a fat-soluble compound, mainly in two forms: alpha-carotene and beta-carotene. Carotene is a natural pigment that belongs to the carotenoid family and is mainly Mainly derived from various dark vegetables and fruits, such as carrots, pumpkins, bell peppers, spinach, etc., especially in vegetables and fruits such as carrots, pumpkins, beets, and spinach. Carotene is the precursor of vitamin A and has various physiological functions.
COA
| Items | Specifications | Results |
| Appearance | Yellow powder | Complies |
| Order | Characteristic | Complies |
| Assay(Carotene) | ≥10.0% | 10.6% |
| Tasted | Characteristic | Complies |
| Loss on Drying | 4-7(%) | 4.12% |
| Total Ash | 8% Max | 4.85% |
| Heavy Metal | ≤10(ppm) | Complies |
| Arsenic(As) | 0.5ppm Max | Complies |
| Lead(Pb) | 1ppm Max | Complies |
| Mercury(Hg) | 0.1ppm Max | Complies |
| Total Plate Count | 10000cfu/g Max. | 100cfu/g |
| Yeast & Mould | 100cfu/g Max. | ＞20cfu/g |
| Salmonella | Negative | Complies |
| E.Coli. | Negative | Complies |
| Staphylococcus | Negative | Complies |
| Conclusion | Conform to USP 41 | |
| Storage | Store in a well-closed place with constant low temperature and no direct sun light. | |
| Shelf life | 2 years when properly stored | |
Function
1.Antioxidant effect: Carotene has powerful antioxidant properties that neutralize free radicals and protect cells from oxidative damage.
2.Promote vision health: Carotene is the precursor of vitamin A, which helps maintain normal vision and prevent night blindness.
3.Enhance immune function: Helps enhance the body’s immune response and improve resistance.
4.Promote skin health: Carotene helps improve skin health and promotes skin repair and regeneration.
5.Anti-inflammatory effect: May have anti-inflammatory properties that may help reduce inflammatory responses.
Application
1.Natural pigments: Carotene is commonly used as a food colorant, giving foods a bright orange or yellow color and is commonly found in juices, candies, dairy products and condiments.
2.Baked Goods: In baked goods such as breads, cookies and cakes, carotenes not only provide color but also add flavor and nutrition.
3.Drinks: Carotene is often used in juices and functional drinks to add color and nutritional content.
4.Nutritional Supplements: Carotene is often used as a dietary supplement to help increase vitamin A intake.
5.Functional Food: Added to certain functional foods to enhance their health benefits.
6.Cosmetics: Carotene is also commonly used in skin care products due to its benefits for the skin.
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