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Beta-Carotene 10% DG
Beta-Carotene 10% DG is a nature-identical, free-flowing, microencapsulated beadlet powder standardized to 10% beta-carotene. This water-dispersible grade can be used as a light-yellow-to-orange coloring agent and for provitamin A fortification in various water-based foods and beverages.
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- Manufacturer: Divis Laboratories
- Product Line: Divis Nutraceuticals
- Product: Divis Beta-Carotene
- Industries: Food & Beverage | Pharmaceuticals
- Authorized Countries: Canada | Mexico | United States
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Overview
This 10% water-dispersible grade comes in a microencapsulated beadlet form. Beta-carotene particles are finely dispersed in a matrix of non-GMO modified corn starch and corn oil. Tocopherols and sodium ascorbate are added as antioxidants to help main product quality. The coating contains white particles of corn starch, which may be visible but do not affect the product quality. In application, this grade results in a light-yellow-to-orange color.
Specifications
Appearance: Free-flowing, reddish powder
Particle size: 100% passes through mesh No. 20
Form: Water-dispersible beadlet powder
Beta-carotene content: Not less than 10% w/w
Country of Origin: India
CAS number: 7235-40-7
Synonym: ß-Carotene
Features & Benefits
- Offers coloring and vitamin fortification benefits in one
- Provides safe levels of vitamin A that support immune function and eye, skin, and cardiovascular health
- Fully dispersible in water
- Nature identical
- Kosher
- Halal
- Non-GMO
- BSE/TSE free
- No known allergens
- Vegetarian/vegan
- Gluten free
- California Prop 65 compliant
Applications
This grade is ideal for water-based applications, including those stored at cooler temperatures and that do not want particle separation.
Applications include beverages, powdered drink mixes, smoothies, sports and energy drinks, lower-fat dairy products, baked goods, pastas, frozen desserts, stick packs, yogurts, and confectionery.
This grade is not intended for soft gels and capsules.
A stock solution can be prepared by slowly adding the desired quantity of powder to cold or warm water under continuous agitation.
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