FoodRGB Beta Carotene Oil Suspension 30% (FJ-30)

Identification & Functionality

Ingredient Name

Beta-Carotene

Ingredient Origin

Natural Origin

Food Ingredients Functions

Food Coloring

E No.

E160 a(iii)

CAS No.

7235 - 40 - 7

Molecular formula

C40H56 (Beta Carotene)

Ingredients

Sunflower Oil, Beta-Carotene

Food Additive Number

E 160a, INS 160a

Technologies

Food Ingredients,

Pigments & Colorants

Product Families

Pigments & Colorants — Food Colorants

Natural Colorants

Food Ingredients — Functional Additives

Color Additives & Decoratives

Chemical Structure

Labeling

USA : Colored with β-Carotene, β-Carotene (color)

Features & Benefits

Labeling Claims

Natural

Food Ingredients Features

Free Flowing,

Heat Stability,

Odorless,

Rich in Vitamins

Applications & Uses

Markets

Food & Nutrition

Applications

Food & Nutrition — Food

Cooking Oils & Fat Products

Food & Nutrition — Nutrition & Well Being

Nutraceuticals & Supplements

Food & Nutrition Applications

Dietary Supplements,

Margarine

Application

Natural Colorant: oil-based food systems, Margarine, Butter, Oil system

Properties

Color

Red

Physical Form

Liquid

Solubility

Oil Soluble

Molecular Weight

536.89 (Beta Carotene)

Flavor

Characteristic

Partially Soluble in

Hexane and ethanol, oils

Soluble in

Benzene and chloroform

Physico-Chemical Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Aspect	Liquid	—	Visual
Beta Carotene	min. 30	%	HPLC

Microbiological Values

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Coliforms	max. 3	cfu/g	Bacterial culture
Escherichia coli	Negative	/1g	Bacterial culture
Mould & Yeast Count	max. 100	cfu/g	Bacterial culture
Salmonella	Negative	/25g	Bacterial culture
Total Plate Count	max. 1000	cfu/g	Bacterial culture

Heavy Metals

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Arsenic Conent	max. 1.0	ppm	Atom absorption
Cadmium Content	max. 1.0	ppm	Atom absorption
Lead Content	max. 3.0	ppm	Atom absorption
Mercury Content	max. 0.1	ppm	Atom absorption

Beneficial Properties

Colorant : Strongly colored pigment.
Nutrient : Primary dietary source of pro-vitamin A

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance

EU Compliant,

FDA Compliant,

Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA)

Regulatory Status

EU Food Additives Regulation EC No.1333/2008: E160a Beta Carotene, USA Food Additives CFR Title 21 Part 73.95 β-Carotene

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type

Boxes

Packaging

5kg /kettle and 20kg food grade box.

Storage & Handling

Shelf Life

12 Months

Shelf Life

12 months if stored in unopened containers at the recommended storage temperature.

Stability & Storage

Heat Stability : good stability against heat
pH Stability : NA
Storage Condition : Store in a well-closed place with constant low temperature and no direct sun light.