Beta-Carotene 20% CWD/R

Microencapsulated beta-carotene (beadlets)

Chemical name(s) of active ingredient

CAS-No. 7235-40-7
EINECS-No. 230-636-6
C40H56 536.9 g/mol
PRD
30283190 Regulations
For quality documentation please see „Quality and
Articles Regulatory Product Information“ (QRPI, Quality
53387788 25 kg bag in box Documentation). The active ingredient of Beta-Carotene
53387841 0.05 kg plastic film bags 20% CWD/R complies with the acceptance criteria
specified in the current individual Ph. Eur. monograph for
Description 'Betacarotene' and the current individual USP
monograph for 'Beta Carotene'. Furthermore, the active
Free-flowing, dark-red beadlet powder with a mild,
ingredient complies with the current FCC monograph 'β-
characteristic odor, consisting of spherical particles with
Carotene', the current JECFA specification 'ß-
a uniform particle size. Some white starch particles may
CAROTENE, synthetic', INS 160a(i) and the current
be visible.
specification 'beta-carotene', E 160a(i) of the European
Benefits Regulation (EU) No 231/2012. It is the obligation of the
user to check the regulations on the ingredients used in
Vegetarian, kosher, halal, allergen-free, gluten-free
the respective countries and for the intended use.
Composition
Bulk density
Ingredients in descending order of weight: starch octenyl
Approx. 0.6 g/ml
succinate, isomalt, beta-carotene, corn starch, sodium
ascorbate, ascorbic acid, tricalcium phosphate Stability and storage
Solubility Beta-carotene is sensitive to light, heat and oxygen and
needs to be stored in a light-proof and airtight container.
The product can be scattered into stirred cold water to
Stored in its unopened, original packaging at
obtain a fine dispersion with an orange-red color (R =
temperatures not above 25 °C, in a dry place, the product
red).
is stable for at least 48 months.
Specification
Handling
Beta-Carotene ≥ 20.0% (weight)
The powder can either be added directly during the
production process or added to 20 – 100 times its weight
For further information see “Product Specification” (not of water first (stock dispersion). Slowly scatter the
for regulatory purposes) available in BASF's Human product into stirred water and use immediately. Ascorbic
Nutrition Virtual Assistants acid is recommended as an antioxidant and
(https://nutritionvirtualassistants.basf.com). hydrocolloids are useful for stabilization of beverages
where no juice is present. It is recommended to use up
the remaining contents quickly once the package has
been opened.

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Applications
For various types of beverages and for dry mixes (e.g.,
instant drinks), confectionary, baked goods, dairy
products. The product is gelatin-free and particularly
suitable for vegetarian foods. The product is used as an
orange-red color. Due to its excellent dispersibility in cold
water, the product is easy to handle.

Suitability of these applications is presented based solely

Note
The product must be handled in accordance with the
Safety Data Sheet.

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