β-Carotene Application Areas

β-Carotene (C40H56) is a carotenoid, an orange-yellow fat-soluble compound. It is the most common and stable natural pigment in nature.

β-Carotene Application Areas：

β-carotene, named after the Latin word for carrot, is an orange-yellow fat-soluble compound and a precursor of vitamin A. It is abundant in plants and gives fruits and vegetables their rich colors. Due to its coloring, antioxidant and nutritional enhancement functions, β-carotene is widely used in common foods and healthcare products.

Colorants

First, β-carotene has good coloring properties. The coloring range is yellow and orange-red. It has strong coloring power and stable and uniform color. It can coexist with elements such as K, Zn, and Ca without changing color. It is especially suitable for children's food. It can also be used to color tablet sugar coating. Its color and stability are better than lemon yellow and carmine sugar coating. Domestically, β-carotene has been included in the national standard of the People's Republic of China as a colorant (Health Standard for the Use of Food Additives GB-2760-96). [6] β-carotene is used in ordinary foods through synthesis or fermentation.

Nutritional enhancer
β-carotene is a raw material for nutritional enhancers and is widely used in health foods.

Antioxidant
Besides, beta-carotene is an excellent antioxidant. It has a synergistic effect with vitamin E and vitamin C. Their combination is called the "iron triangle" of antioxidants and has a strong antioxidant effect. Adding beta-carotene to cosmetics such as lipstick and rouge can make their color naturally plump, and can also nourish and protect the skin.