Product Description

Natural β-Carotene Beadlet 10% CWS-S consists of red or reddish-brown beadlets, with few white spots of food starch.The microencapsulated beadlets are manufactured with advanced spray and starch-catching drying technology. The individual particles containing Natural Beta-Carotene(obtained by fermentation from Blakeslea tripora) are finely dispersed in the matrix of modified food starch, coated with corn starch. dl-alpha-tocopherol are added as antioxidants.

Product Identification

Synonym β, β-carotene

CAS No. 7235-40-7

EINECS No. 230-636-6

INCI name Beta-Carotene

E No. E 160 a(iii)

Chemical Formula: C40H56 

Molecular Weight: 536.85

Storage and Stability

The product may be stored for 36 months from the date of manufacture in the unopened original container and at room temperature.

It should be protected from light, heat, oxygen and moisture. Keep the container tightly closed. Once opened, use contents quickly.

Uses

As a coloring agent and a source of vitamin A, for food such as fast food, baking food, drink, jelly, confectionery and dairy products. Also suitable for manufacturing tablets and hard-shell capsules, especially for effervescent tablets.

Safety

This product is safe for the intended use. Avoid ingestion, inhalation of dust or direct contact by applying suitable protective measures and personal hygiene.

See Safety Data Sheet for full safety information.

Country of origin  

China