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Overview
Quick Details
| CAS No.: | 7235-40-7 | Other Names: | Beta Carotene |
| MF: | C40H56 | EINECS No.: | 230-636-6 |
| Place of Origin: | China | Type: | 1%;10%;20%;30%,50%,90%;99% |
| Efficacy: | Colorant | Brand Name: | polifar |
| Model Number: | Food Colorant | Appearance: | Deep Orange to dark red crystalline powder |
| Shelf Life: | 2 years | MOQ: | 1 kg |
| Sample: | Free, ≤100g | Certification: | FDA,ISO9001,HALAL |
Supply Ability
| Supply Ability | 500 kg per month |
Packaging & Delivery
| Product Packaging: | Inner membrane /aluminium foil bag/Drum/Box |
| Product Storage: | Stockpiled at the ventilated place, avoiding rain, moisture and insolation. Please handle with care to prevent bag damage, away from toxic substances. |
| Loading: | 20MT/20FCL'; 18MT/20FCL' with pallets |
| Delivery: | About 1 - 2 week |
Product Properties
As a kind of edible oil-soluble pigment, bate-carotene can cover all color systems from red to yellow due to the difference in concentration, so it has attracted the attention of the food industry. It is very suitable for the development of oil-based products and protein-based products, as edible orange pigments and nutritional fortifiers, such as margarine, capsules, fish paste condensed products, vegetarian products, instant noodles, etc. The β-carotene that has been microencapsulated can be converted into water-soluble pigments and can be used in almost all foods.
Specification
| Item | Standard |
| Appearance | Deep Orange to dark red crystalline powder |
| Assay(Canthaxanthin) | 10% 20% 30% 96% 98% |
| Loss on drying | ≤ 5.0 % |
| Ash | ≤ 5 % |
| Heavy metals(as Pb) | ≤ 0.5 mg/kg |
| Arsenic (as As) | ≤ 2 mg/kg |
| Cadmium(Cd) | ≤ 1 mg/kg |
| Mercury(Hg) | ≤ 0.1 mg/kg |
| Microbiological | |
| Total Plate Count | ≤ 1000 cfu/g |
| Yeast and Mold | ≤ 100 cfu/g |
| E.Coli. | Negative |
FAQ
Q1: What is E160a?
A1: E160a is the international number of food additives, also known as beta-carotene. It is a natural pigment commonly used in food processing, primarily to provide orange to yellow colors to foods. Beta-carotene is a carotenoid, a natural pigment found in many plants and one of the main components in carrots. Not only is it used as a food colorant, it is also believed to have antioxidant properties and nutritional value.
Q2: What foods is E160a usually used for?
A2: E160a (beta-carotene) is commonly used in the following types of foods:
Cookies and pastries
Biscuit
Condiments and Condiments
Juices and fruity drinks
frozen food
Yogurt and dairy products
Color orange candies and chocolates
Certain types of bread and bakery products
certain types of dried fruits and nuts
certain types of canned food
Fast food and convenience food
Certain types of nutritional supplements
It is commonly used in food processing to enhance the color and nutritional value of foods.
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