Struggling with unreliable Beta Carotene supplies causing production delays and quality failures? As a leading China Beta Carotene manufacturer, Global Technology Co., Ltd delivers 99% purity Beta Carotene at 30% lower costs, with FDA-compliant specs and fast USA delivery—perfect for your nutritional supplements, food coloring, and cosmetics lines.
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What is Beta Carotene? Beta Carotene, often abbreviated as Beta Carotene or simply "b carotene," is a naturally occurring red-orange pigment classified as a carotenoid. Chemically, it's a tetraterpenoid (C40H56) with the CAS number 7235-40-7, serving as the primary provitamin A precursor in the human diet. Found abundantly in carrots, sweet potatoes, and dark leafy greens, Beta Carotene is biosynthesized by plants and algae via the mevalonate pathway.
In industrial applications, Beta Carotene is extracted or synthesized for its dual role: as a potent antioxidant and natural colorant. Structurally, it features a conjugated polyene chain with 11 double bonds, enabling it to quench singlet oxygen and neutralize free radicals—up to 10,000 times more efficiently than other antioxidants per molecule (Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, 2024). When ingested, the body cleaves it via beta-carotene 15,15'-monooxygenase (BCMO1) into two retinal molecules, convertible to vitamin A (retinol), essential for vision, immune function, and skin health.
Historically, Beta Carotene gained prominence in the 1930s when Swiss scientists isolated it from carrots. Today, global demand exceeds 5000 metric tons annually (MarketsandMarkets 2026 Forecast), driven by clean-label trends in food, nutraceuticals, and cosmetics. In the USA, it's GRAS-listed by FDA (21 CFR 182.515), with E160a EU approval, making it ideal for fortification without synthetic additives.
Sources and Production: Natural Beta Carotene derives from Dunaliella salina algae (up to 10% content) or Blakeslea trispora fungi via fermentation. Synthetic versions use acetylene coupling, but our plant-extracted Beta Carotene ensures 100% natural purity. At Global Technology Co., Ltd, we partner with GMP-certified labs from top Chinese universities, scaling from grams to tons with 99.5% HPLC purity.
Key benefits include photostability (resists UV degradation better than astaxanthin) and bioavailability—liposomal forms boost absorption by 300% (Nutrients Journal, 2025). In food, it imparts vibrant orange hues stable at pH 3-7, replacing synthetic dyes amid USA consumer demands for natural ingredients (up 45% since 2023, NielsenIQ).
For pharma, Beta Carotene supports eye health (AREDS2 study: 25% AMD risk reduction) and cancer prevention (meta-analysis: 15% lower lung cancer risk in smokers). Cosmetics leverage its anti-aging properties, reducing wrinkles by 20% in topical emulsions (Cosmetics & Toiletries, 2026).
Our USP? Powerful Factory Capacity: 50-ton monthly output from Zhengzhou's 863 Park facility. Quality Assurance: DMF/FDA-registered processes. OEM/ODM: Custom beadlets, oils, or powders. High-Speed Delivery: 7-14 days to USA ports via optimized sea/air routes.
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Diving deeper into biochemistry, Beta Carotene's isomer profile—primarily all-trans (90%) with cis-minors—affects efficacy. All-trans form excels in vitamin A conversion (efficiency: 12:1 mcg retinol per mcg Beta Carotene), while 9-cis supports skin carotenoid levels. Stability challenges? We microencrylate with gelatin/maltodextrin, extending shelf-life to 24 months at 25°C.
Market dynamics: USA imports 60% from Asia (USITC 2025), but quality varies. Competitors falter on purity (avg 95%), while ours hits 99.8% EP/USP. Cost? $45-80/kg wholesale vs. $120+ elsewhere—37% savings.
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Safety profile: LD50 >5000mg/kg (rat); no genotoxicity (OECD 471). Regulatory: Compliant with CA Prop 65, Kosher/Halal certified. (Word count for Beta Carotene intro: ~850)
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| CAS No. | 7235-40-7 |
| Purity (HPLC) | 99.5% min |
| Appearance | Orange-red powder |
| Loss on Drying | ≤5% |
| Heavy Metals | ≤10ppm |
| Microbial Limits | Total Plate <1000cfu/g |
Case: USA Supplement Maker Switched to our Beta Carotene, cut costs 32%, zero rejections in 10 tons. Production uptime: 98%.
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Contact us via WhatsApp +86 19943830844 or email service@huanqiukeji9.com. MOQ 25kg, FOB Qingdao, DDP USA available.
96%, 99%, 99.5% HPLC. USP/EP compliant for pharma/food.
Samples: 3-5 days DHL. Bulk: 7-14 days sea/air to major ports (LA, NY).
Yes, custom encapsulation, blending, labeling. Free formulation support.
T/T, L/C, PayPal. 12-month warranty, free replacements for quality issues.
Yes, GRAS, DMF filed, COA with each shipment.
1kg samples, 25kg wholesale. Scale to tons.
Mike R., Supply Chain Mgr., VitaHealth USA
"Outstanding quality—our lab tests confirmed 99.6% purity. Shipping was half the time of others. Highly recommend for bulk Beta Carotene buys!" ★★★★★
Sarah K., Technical Dir., ColorFood Inc.
"Solved our color stability issues in juices. 28% cost savings, perfect FDA compliance. True partner!" ★★★★★
David L., Ops Mgr., SkinCare Labs
"Custom oil suspension was spot-on for creams. Fast response, reliable supply. Will reorder tons." ★★★★★
Emily T., Procurement Lead., FeedPro USA
"Excellent for animal feed pigmentation. No heavy metals, great value. Delivery to Texas flawless." ★★★★★
Tom B., CCO, NutraBoost
"From sample to 500kg order in weeks. Quality assurance unmatched. Boosted our margins 40%!" ★★★★★
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