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Knowde-enriched technical product data sheet
Identification & Functionality
- Country of Origin
- Ingredient Name
- Ingredient Origin
- Vitamin Type
- Food Ingredients Functions
- Pharma & Nutraceuticals Functions
- Ingredients
- Beta-Carotene
- Food Additive Number
- E 160a, INS 160a
- Technologies
- Product Families
Features & Benefits
- Benefit Claims
- Benefit Claims (Health)
- Labeling Claims
- Food Ingredients Features
- Product Highlights
Beta-carotene is a carotenoid found in many plants such as green leafy and yellow plants. It is a fat-soluble, yellow-orange pigment that serves as a strong antioxidant and a source of vitamin A. Its two major functions are:
- Fortification: Beta-carotene is a provitamin A, a precursor to the production of vitamin A in the body, and as such a safe source of vitamin A. It supports immune function, eye, skin and cardiovascular health. It also demonstrates strong antioxidant properties.
- Coloration: Beta-carotene is used as healthy color.
- Product Benefits
Divi’s Beta-Carotene offers superior performance in many applications:
- Excellent uniformity
- Superior stability in both liquid and dry applications
- pH stability from 3 to 7
CaroNat offers superior performance in many applications:
- Natural dark yellow to orange coloration
- Easy handling thanks to stabilized powder form
- Consistent color shade in food preparations due to equalization of natural Beta-Carotene content
- Superior stability during processes such as pasteurization, baking etc.
- Good dispersibility in beverage applications
- Desirable appearance of final products
Applications & Uses
- Markets
- Applications
- Food & Nutrition Applications
- Divi’s Beta-Carotene Applications
- Supplements: Tablets, Effervescent tablets, Powders, Hard-shell capsules, Soft-gelatin capsules, Gummies
- Beverages: Fruit juices, Vegetable juices, Smoothies, Soft drinks, Energy drinks, Sports drinks, Flavored water, Powdered drinks
- Dairy: Yogurt, Yogurt smoothies, Cheese, Buttercream, Whipped topping
- Bakery: Croissants, Cakes, Rolls, Cookies, Fruit filling, Bread
- Confectionary: Gummies, Hard candies, Glazes
- Frozen Desserts: Ice cream, Low-fat ice cream, Water ice, Frozen dairy desserts
- Fats/ Oils: Margarines, Oil spreads, Oils, UHT oils
- Savory: Soups, Crakers, Pasta, Sausages, Chips
- Product Applications
- Coloration
- Beverages
- Food
Properties
Regulatory & Compliance
Technical Details & Test Data
- Production Information
Divi’s natural beta-carotene is produced by fermentation of Blakeslea Trispora.