100% Natural pigment Carrot Extract Beta carotene

Beta-carotene pure is the molecule that gives carrots their orange colour. Beta carotene pure is part of a family of chemicals called the carotenoids,

which are found in many fruit and vegetables, as well as some animal products such as egg yolks. Biologically, beta carotene pure is most important as the precursor of vitamin A. Beta carotene pure also has anti-oxidant properties and may help in preventing cancer and other diseases.
Beta-carotene pure is also known as a provitamin because it can be converted in our body into vitamin A after oxidative cleavage by beta carotene

15, 150-dioxygenase. In plants, beta carotene acts as an anti-oxidant and neutralizes singlet oxygen radicals formed during photosynthesis.

Basic information:

Product Name: Carrot Extract
Used Part: Seed
Appearance: Orange Red Powder
Odor &Taste: Characteristic
Test Method: HPLC
Specification: 10%-98%
Active Ingredient: Beta Carotene
Beta Carotene CAS NO.: 30430-49-0
Molecular Formula:C40H56
Molecular Weight: 536.87  

Function:

1.Beta Carotene is an antioxidant and therefore may offer some protection against certain cancers and other diseases.
2.Beta Carotene is a naturally occurring substance present in green and yellow fruits and vegetables.
3.Beta Carotene is converted into vitamin A in the body and beta carotene is used as a vitamin supplement to prevent or treat vitamin A deficiency.
4.Beta Carotene can help prevent or treat reactions to the sun in some specific groups of patients.

Application:

1.Beta carotene is the precursor of Viatmin A which can be used in health care products

2.Wildly used as pigments. Beta carotene is considered as nutritious food additive. 
3.Cosmetics (lipstick, kermes, etc.) added with beta-carotene present natural, full- colored luster and protect skin.