Beta-carotene

Applications of Beta-carotene 10% DC

Dietary supplements:

• provitamin A in solid multivitamin preparations (no Upper Safe Level for the use of beta-carotene as provitamin A has been established unlike for vitamin A)
• active ingredient in multivitamin & multivitamin with mineral tablets, beta-carotene tablets
• gelatine capsules due to its excellent flow properties

Regulations

Beta-carotene is approved for use as a food colorant and as a provitamin A source in most countries.

Stability

The product is stabilized with tocopherol (E306), sodium ascorbate (E301), and ascorbyl palmitate (E304). The stability of Beta-Carotene 10% DC is excellent even in the presence of minerals. The product has a high mechanical integrity and little or none of the beta-carotene is expressed during tabletting, resulting in good stability of the tablets. Stored in its original packaging at room temperature (max. 25 °C), the product is stable for at least 36 months.

Applications of Beta-carotene 10% DC/GFP

Dietary supplements:

• provitamin A in solid multivitamin preparations (no Upper Safe Level for the use of beta-carotene as provitamin A has been established unlike for vitamin A)
• active ingredient in multivitamin & multivitamin with mineral tablets, beta-carotene tablets
• gelatine capsules (excellent flow properties)

Regulations

Beta-carotene is approved for use as a food colorant and as a provitamin A source in most countries.

Stability

The product is stabilized with tocopherol (E307), sodium ascorbate (E301), and ascorbic acid (E300). Stored in its original packaging at room temperature (max. 25 °C), the product is stable for at least 36 months.

Applications of Beta-carotene 20% DC

Dietary supplements:

• provitamin A in solid multivitamin preparations (no Upper Safe Level for the use of beta-carotene as provitamin A has been established unlike for vitamin A)
• active ingredient in multivitamin & multivitamin with mineral tablets, beta-carotene tablets
• gelatine capsules (excellent flow properties)

Food products:

• Beta-carotene is approved for use as a food colorant and as a provitamin A source in most countries.

Regulations

 Beta-carotene is approved for use as a food colorant and as a provitamin A source in most countries.

Stability

The product is stabilized with tocopherol (E306) and sodium ascorbate (E301). The stability of Beta-Carotene 20% DC is excellent even in the presence of minerals. The product has a high mechanical integrity and little or none of the beta-carotene is expressed during tabletting, resulting in good stability of the tablets. Stored in its original packaging at room temperature (max. 25 °C), it is stable for at least 36 months.

Applications of Lucarotin 1 CWD/Y

Dietary supplements:

• colorant in sugar-coated tablets, syrups, emulsions and instant-drink granules
• efficiency as provitamin A

Food products:

• easy usable colorant in a wide range of food products

Regulations

Beta-carotene is approved for use as a food colorant and as a provitamin A source in most countries.

Stability

The product is stabilized with DL-α-tocopherol (E307) and sodium ascorbate (E301). Stored in its unopened original packaging at room temperature (max. 25 °C), it is stable for at least 24 months.

Applications of Lucarotin 10 CWD S/Y

Food products:

• particularly suitable as a colorant in fruit juices, fruit beverages, lemonades, and other products based on fruit juice concentrates potentially containing ascorbic acid
• colorant in instant-drink powders, confectionery, candied fruit, biscuits, chewing gum, ice cream, custard powder, soup powders, fermented milk products, pasta, cheese, etc.
• use in vitamin mixtures for the fortification of foods with pro vitamin A due to its excellent dispersibility in cold media

Regulations

Beta-carotene is approved for use as a food colorant and as a provitamin A source in most countries.

Stability

The product is stabilized with DL-α-tocopherol (E307) and ascorbyl palmitate (E304). Stored in its unopened original packaging at room temperature (max. 25 °C), it is stable for at least 24 months.

Applications of Lucarotin 10 CWD/O

Food products:

• particularly suitable as a colorant in fruit juices, fruit beverages, lemonades, and other products based on fruit juice concentrates potentially containing ascorbic acid
• colorant in instant-drink powders, confectionery, candied fruit, biscuits, chewing gum, ice cream, custard powder, soup powders, fermented milk products, pasta, cheese, etc.
• use in vitamin mixtures for the fortification of foods with pro vitamin A due to its excellent dispersibility in cold media

Regulations

Beta-carotene is approved for use as a food colorant and as a provitamin A source in most countries.

Stability

The product is stabilized with DL-α-tocopherol (E307). Stored in its unopened original packaging at room temperature (max. 25 °C), it is stable for at least 24 months.

Applications of Lucarotin 10 CWD F/O

Food products:

• particularly suitable as a colorant in fruit juices, fruit beverages, lemonades, and other products based on fruit juice concentrates potentially containing ascorbic acid
• colorant in instant-drink powders, confectionery, candied fruit, biscuits, chewing gum, ice cream, custard powder, soup powders, fermented milk products, pasta, cheese, etc.
• use in vitamin mixtures for the fortification of foods with pro vitamin A due to its excellent dispersibility in cold media

Regulations

Beta-carotene is approved for use as a food colorant and as a provitamin A source in most countries.

Stability

The product is stabilized with DL-α-tocopherol (E307) and ascorbyl palmitate (E304). Stored in its unopened original packaging at room temperature (max. 25 °C), it is stable for at least 24 months.

Applications of Lucarotin 10 CWD F/R

Food products:

• particularly suitable as a colorant in fruit juices, fruit beverages, lemonades, and other products based on fruit juice concentrates potentially containing ascorbic acid
• colorant in instant-drink powders, confectionery, candied fruit, biscuits, chewing gum, ice cream, custard powder, soup powders, fermented milk products, pasta, cheese, etc.
• use in vitamin mixtures for the fortification of foods with pro vitamin A due to its excellent dispersibility in cold media
• effervescent dietary supplements

Regulations

Beta-carotene is approved for use as a food colorant and as a provitamin A source in most countries.

Stability

The product is stabilized with sodium ascorbate (E301). It is sensitive to humidity. Stored in its original packaging at room temperature (max. 25 °C), it is stable for at least 36 months.

Storage/Handling

In the original packaging at room temperature (max. 25 °C), in a dry place, protected from daylight.

Applications of Beta-Carotene 20% CWD/R

Food products:

• particularly suitable as a colorant in fruit juices, fruit beverages, lemonades, and other products based on fruit juice concentrates potentially containing ascorbic acid
• colorant in instant-drink powders, confectionery, candied fruit, biscuits, chewing gum, ice cream, custard powder, soup powders, fermented milk products, pasta, cheese, etc.
• use in vitamin mixtures for the fortification of foods with pro vitamin A due to its excellent dispersibility in cold media
• effervescent dietary supplements

Regulations

Beta-carotene is approved for use as a food colorant and as a provitamin A source in most countries.

Stability

The product is stabilized with sodium ascorbate (E301) and ascorbic acid (E300). It is sensitive to humidity. Stored in its original packaging at room temperature (max. 25 °C), it is stable for at least 36 months.

Applications of Lucarotin Emulsion 10

Food products:

• particularly suitable as a colorant in fruit beverages, carbonated lemonades, and other products made with fruit juice concentrates, potentially containing ascorbic acid
• colorant in confectionery, candied fruits, biscuits, chewing gum, ice cream, milk-based drinks, fermented milk products, pasta, cheese, etc.
• It is recommended to dilute Lucarotin Emulsion 10 to a concentration of 2% with soft water before use

Regulations

Beta-carotene is approved for use as a food colorant and as a provitamin A source in most countries.

Stability

The product is stabilized with ascorbyl palmitate (E304) and DL-α-tocopherol (E307). Stored in its unopened original packaging at 5 – 10 °C, the product is stable for at least 12 months.

Storage/Handling

The product is sensitive to atmospheric oxygen, light, heat, and moisture. It should therefore be stored in the tightly sealed, lightproof packaging in a cool place (5 – 10 °C). Once opened, it is re commended to use the remaining contents as quickly as possible.

Applications of Lucarotin Dispersions

Dietary supplements:

• as provitamin A and colorant in soft capsules

Food products:

• yellow-orange colorant and provitamin A
• high tinctorial strength
• suitable for colouring and standardizing the colour of oils, fats, margarine, butter, processed cheese, cheese spreads, milk replacement products, ice cream, soups, sauces, fillings of baked goods, and egg products

Regulations

Beta-carotene is approved for use as a food colorant and as a provitamin A source in most countries.

Stability

The Lucarotin dispersions do not contain a stabilizer. Stored in their unopened original packaging at room temperature (max. 25 °C), the products are stable for at least 36 months. As beta-carotene may sink to the bottom of the container, the dispersions should always be stirred prior to use.