Food Grade Beta-Carotene Powder

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CNCSBIO Beta-Carotene Powder: Premium Natural Colorant & Nutrient

Product Overview

CNCSBIO's Beta-Carotene Powder is a high-purity, plant-derived ingredient that serves a dual function as a vibrant natural colorant and an essential nutrient. As a principal precursor to Vitamin A, this powerful carotenoid is vital for maintaining healthy vision, supporting immune function, and promoting skin health. Sourced from non-GMO raw materials, our powder delivers a consistent, intense yellow to orange hue, making it an ideal, clean-label alternative to synthetic dyes like Yellow #5 and #6.

As a trusted manufacturer of premium food additives, including L-Theanine and Table Stevia Sweetener Powder, CNCSBIO ensures our Beta-Carotene Powder meets the highest standards of quality, stability, and performance for global B2B clients in the food, beverage, and nutraceutical industries.

Technical Specifications

Product Name: Beta-Carotene Powder (Natural)
Appearance: Fine, free-flowing powder ranging from yellow to orange-red
Source: Typically derived from palm fruit algae, carrots, or other plant sources (Non-GMO)
Purity (Beta-Carotene Content): 1%," 10%," 20%," or higher (Custom concentrations available)
Solubility: Dispersible in water (water-soluble forms available), soluble in oils
Loss on Drying: ≤ 5.0%
Heavy Metals: < 10 ppm
Lead (Pb): < 3 ppm
Arsenic (As): < 2 ppm
Total Plate Count: < 1000 CFU/g
Yeast & Mold: < 100 CFU/g
E. Coli: Negative
Salmonella: Negative
Particle Size: 80-100 mesh (Custom mesh sizes available)

CNCSBIO Beta-Carotene Extract Powder - Fine Orange Powder

Product Features & Advantages

Dual-Functionality: Color & Nutrition

Unlike synthetic colorants, CNCSBIO's Beta-Carotene provides a stable, natural orange-yellow hue while simultaneously acting as a provitamin A carotenoid, converting to Vitamin A in the body as needed.

Superior Stability & Performance

Our microencapsulation technology (for water-dispersible forms) ensures excellent stability against oxidation, heat, and light, maintaining color integrity and nutrient potency throughout processing and shelf life.

Clean-Label & Consumer-Friendly

Labeled simply as "Beta-Carotene (Color)" or "Natural Color," it perfectly aligns with the global clean-label trend and consumer demand for natural, recognizable ingredients.

Wide Application Range

Suitable for a vast array of products from acidic beverages to baked goods, offering formulation flexibility that many other natural colorants cannot match.

CNCSBIO Quality Guarantee

Rigorous quality control from raw material selection to final packaging ensures a product free from contaminants and with consistent performance batch after batch, a standard we maintain across all our products, including Psyllium Husk Powder.

How To Use Our Beta-Carotene Powder

Selection: Choose the appropriate formulation based on your application: oil-soluble for fat-based systems or water-dispersible for aqueous systems like beverages.
Dosage Calculation: Determine the usage level based on desired color intensity or nutritional claim. Typical usage ranges from 0.5% to 5.0% depending on the application and base concentration.
Dispersion/Incorporation:
- Water-Dispersible Powder: Pre-mix with a small amount of water or other liquid from the formula to form a slurry before adding to the main batch. Use high-shear mixing for optimal dispersion.
- Oil-Soluble Powder: Dissolve directly in the oil or fat phase of your formulation with gentle heating and stirring.
Processing: Incorporate into your standard manufacturing process. It is generally heat stable but avoid prolonged exposure to extreme temperatures and high oxygen environments.
Quality Control: Evaluate the final product for color uniformity, stability, and, if applicable, Vitamin A activity.

Application Scenarios

Beverages: Ideal for coloring and fortifying juices, nectars, soft drinks, smoothies, and dairy or plant-based drinks with a stable, appealing orange hue.
Dairy Products: Used in cheeses, yogurts, ice creams, and butter to provide a rich, natural yellow color and increase nutritional value.
Bakery & Confectionery: Perfect for cakes, cookies, pastries, icings, and candies, providing heat-stable color without altering flavor.
Processed Foods: Adds appetizing color to soups, sauces, dressings, and margarine.
Dietary Supplements & Nutraceuticals: Encapsulated or tableted as a direct source of Vitamin A and a powerful antioxidant for eye health, skin health, and immune support supplements.
Animal Feed & Pet Food: Used for coloration of egg yolks, poultry skin, and pet food, while also providing essential nutrients.

Benefits for Our Customers

Enhanced Product Appeal: Create visually attractive products with a natural, health-positive image that commands a premium in the market.
Streamlined Labeling: Simplify your ingredient list with a single ingredient that serves as both color and nutrient, appealing to clean-label consumers.
Market Expansion: Develop products for growing market segments focused on health, wellness, and natural ingredients.
Regulatory Confidence: Utilize a colorant with global regulatory acceptance (GRAS in the US, approved as a food colorant (E160a) in the EU).
Supply Chain Reliability: Partner with CNCSBIO, a consistent and reliable supplier of high-quality food additives and ingredients.

Certifications & Compliance

CNCSBIO's commitment to quality and safety is demonstrated through our compliance with international standards. Our Beta-Carotene Powder is produced in facilities that adhere to:

ISO 9001:2015 (Quality Management Systems)
ISO 22000 / FSSC 22000 (Food Safety Management Systems)
HACCP Principles
Kosher Certification (Available upon request)
Halal Certification (Available upon request)
GRAS (Generally Recognized As Safe) Status

Each batch is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) to ensure transparency and compliance with your specific market requirements.

Customization Options

We understand that formulation needs vary. CNCSBIO offers extensive customization to ensure our product integrates seamlessly into your application:

Potency: Various standardized concentrations of Beta-Carotene (1%, 10%, 20%, etc.) to meet specific coloring or nutritional requirements.
Formulation: Available in oil-soluble or water-dispersible (cold or hot water soluble) forms.
Blending: Custom pre-blends with other natural colorants (e.g., anthocyanins, curcumin) to create unique color shades.
Carrier Systems: Customized with different carrier agents (e.g., maltodextrin, gum arabic) to optimize performance in your specific matrix.
Packaging: Flexible packaging options from small R&D quantities to bulk 25kg drums, all designed to protect the product from light and oxygen.

Production Process

Our vertically integrated process ensures superior quality and traceability:

Raw Material Sourcing: Selection of high-quality, non-GMO plant sources rich in carotenoids.
Extraction: Utilization of supercritical CO2 extraction or solvent extraction methods to obtain a concentrated Beta-Carotene oleoresin, ensuring high purity and minimal degradation.
Purification: Further refinement of the extract to achieve the desired purity level and remove any impurities.
Formulation: For water-dispersible powders, the oleoresin is emulsified and blended with carrier materials using advanced spray-drying or encapsulation technologies.
Drying: The formulated mixture is dried into a fine, stable powder using controlled spray-drying techniques.
Quality Control: Every production batch undergoes rigorous testing for potency, color value, microbiological purity, and heavy metal content.
Packaging: The finished powder is promptly packaged in light-resistant, sealed containers under an inert atmosphere (nitrogen flushing) to prevent oxidation and preserve stability.

Customer Testimonials

"CNCSBIO's Beta-Carotene powder has been a game-changer for our new line of healthy fruit juices. The color is vibrant and stable, and being able to list it as a 'natural color' on our label has significantly improved consumer reception. Their technical support team was invaluable in helping us integrate it into our process."

- Dr. Emma Richardson, Head of Product Development, Vitality Beverages Inc., USA

"We source several ingredients from CNCSBIO, including their Beta-Carotene and L-Theanine. The consistency and quality of their powders are exceptional. The documentation and COAs provided make our compliance process smooth and efficient for our European markets."

- Mr. Lukas Weber, Procurement Manager, NutraPharm GmbH, Germany

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What is Beta-Carotene Powder?

Beta-Carotene is a naturally occurring red-orange pigment found abundantly in plants and fruits. It is a carotenoid that serves as a precursor to Vitamin A (retinol) and is used as both a natural colorant and a nutrient in food and supplement applications.

Is it natural?

Yes, CNCSBIO's Beta-Carotene Powder is derived from natural plant sources such as palm fruit, algae, or carrots. It is not synthetically produced.

What is the difference between oil-soluble and water-dispersible forms?

Oil-soluble Beta-Carotene is ideal for fat-based products like margarine or oil-based supplements. Water-dispersible forms are specially processed (often microencapsulated) to allow for even distribution in water-based systems like beverages, making them much easier to use in a wider range of applications.

How stable is it during processing?

It is relatively heat stable but can be degraded by prolonged exposure to high heat, light, and oxygen. Our water-dispersible forms are specifically engineered to enhance stability during typical food processing conditions.

Are there any safety concerns?

Beta-Carotene is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by regulatory bodies worldwide when used as a colorant or nutrient within specified limits. Excessive consumption from supplements can lead to a harmless condition called carotenemia (yellowing of the skin), which is reversible.

What is the shelf life?

When stored in a cool, dry place away from light and oxygen, our Beta-Carotene Powder typically has a shelf life of 24 months. Packaging is nitrogen-flushed to maximize stability.

Can I get a sample and what is the MOQ?

Yes, we provide samples for qualified businesses for evaluation and R&D purposes. Our Minimum Order Quantity (MOQ) is flexible. Please contact our sales team to discuss your specific needs.