beta-Carotene

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, shiny rhombohedral 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

It is used as a nutrition enhancer and food colorant. China's provisions can be used for all kinds of food, according to the production needs of appropriate use. Edible orange pigment; Nutritional supplements. Mainly used in margarine, noodles, pastries, beverages and health food. As feed vitamin nutrition fortifier and colorant. Nutritional supplements and pigments. According to the "Health Standard for the use of food nutrition fortifier (1993)" issued by the Ministry of Health of China, it can be used for cream and puffed food, with a maximum usage of 0.2g/kg. The physiological effect of 0.6μg of this product is equivalent to 1 international unit (I·U·) of vitamin A. It is widely used as yellow pigment instead of oil-soluble tar pigments, such as cream, cheese, mayonnaise, etc. that originally contains carotene, and is widely used in other edible oils, margarines, shortening, pastries, breads and so on. When used for oily food, it is often dissolved in cooking oil such as cottonseed oil or suspension preparation (30% content). After dilution, beta-carotene oxidation can be prevented even after use. Generally add α-tocopherol, stearyl ascorbate, BHA and other antioxidants. The amount of pigment added is less, such as 1.37mg/kg for margarine. In combination with vitamin C in fruit juice, can improve stability. Mainly used in food, health products and pharmaceuticals an antioxidant that can be used as a pro-oxidant or antioxidant because it inhibits the in vitro peroxidation caused by free radicals. A dietary supplement for mice that reduces hearing loss and hair cell damage