Product Name |
Beta-Carotene |
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CAS No. | 7235-40-7 |
MF | C40H56 |
MW | 536.85 |
Purity | 1%-10% (Natural Extract) / ≥96% (Synthetic) |
Appearance | Red to reddish-orange powder or crystals |
Packing | 1kg/bag, 25kg/drum, customizable |
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Antioxidant, immune booster, natural colorant, vitamin A precursor |
Beta-Carotene is a natural carotenoid widely found in carrots, sweet potatoes, and other orange or yellow vegetables.
It is both a potent antioxidant and the main dietary source of Vitamin A, supporting vision, skin health, and immunity.
Key benefits include:
Neutralizes free radicals, reducing oxidative stress
Promotes healthy vision and prevents night blindness
Supports immune system function
Improves skin tone and elasticity
Acts as a natural pigment in food, beverages, and supplements
Natural source from non-GMO plants or high-purity synthetic options
Multiple specifications for food, supplement, and cosmetic applications
Excellent stability through advanced microencapsulation technology
Manufactured in GMP, ISO, HACCP certified facilities
Non-GMO, allergen-free, solvent residue compliant
Specification | Qualified Testing Result | Actual Testing Result | Test Method |
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Part 1. Physical & Chemical Analysis | |||
Appearance | Red to reddish-orange crystalline powder | Complied | Visual |
Odor | Characteristic | Complied | Organoleptic |
Assay (HPLC) | ≥96.0% | 96.8% | HPLC |
Loss on Drying | ≤0.5% | 0.12% | USP <731> |
Residue on Ignition | ≤0.1% | 0.02% | USP <281> |
Part 2. Heavy Metal Analysis & Chemical Control | |||
Total Heavy Metals | ≤10 ppm | Complied | AAS |
Lead (Pb) | ≤3 ppm | <0.5 ppm | ICP-MS |
Arsenic (As) | ≤1 ppm | <0.1 ppm | ICP-MS |
Cadmium (Cd) | ≤1 ppm | <0.05 ppm | ICP-MS |
Mercury (Hg) | ≤0.1 ppm | <0.01 ppm | ICP-MS |
Part 3. Microbiological Analysis & Control | |||
Total Plate Count (cfu/g) | ≤1,000 | <100 | USP <61> |
Yeast & Mold (cfu/g) | ≤100 | <10 | USP <61> |
E. coli | Negative | Negative | USP <62> |
Salmonella (per 25 g) | Negative | Negative | USP <62> |
Nutraceuticals for immune and vision health
Functional foods and beverages
Cosmetic products for skin brightening
Natural food colorants
1kg/aluminium foil bag, with two plastic bags inside.
Gross Weight: 1.5kg Size: 18cmxH27cm
25kg/fiber drum, with two plastic bags inside.
Gross Weight: 28kg Size: 42cmxH52cm Volume: 0.0625mg/Drum.
DHL / FEDEX / EMS / E-PACKET / BY AIR / BY SEA
1. ≤50kg, Express delivery(DHL /FEDEX) recommended, usually called as DDU service;
2. ≤500kg, Air shipping recommended, usually called as CIF service;
3. >500kg, sea shipping recommended, usually called as FOB, CFR, or CIF service;
4. For high value products, please select air shipping and express delivery for safe.
We will contact you within 1 working day, please pay attention to the email with the suffix “forrest@oriherb.com”.