Natural Food Coloring Beta Carotene CAS 7235-40-8

Characteristic

Beta-carotene (beta-carotene) belongs to the carotenoid, which is ubiquitous in nature and is the most stable natural pigment, is an orange-yellow fat-soluble compound, glossy rhombohexahedral Chemicalbook or crystalline powder, mainly from green plants and yellow, orange fruits and other natural foods. Dilute solutions of beta-carotene are orange-yellow to yellow, orange at higher concentrations, and may be slightly red depending on the polarity of the solvent.

Application:

Edible orange pigment; Nutritional supplements. Mainly used in margarine, noodles, pastries, beverages and health food.
As feed vitamin nutrition fortifier and colorant.
An antioxidant that acts as a pro-oxidant or antioxidant due to its inhibition of free radical induced peroxidation in vitro. A dietary supplement for mice that reduces hearing loss and hair cell damage.