Product Description
Derived from carrot sources, beta-carotene is a precursor to vitamin A that the body naturally converts after consumption. This nutrient offers a safe and effective way to support overall wellness, promoting ocular and dermatological health. It aids in addressing conditions like night vision impairment and dry skin while combating cellular stress caused by free radicals.
Product Details
- Name: Beta-carotene Powder
- Appearance: Red or reddish-brown beadlets, featuring evenly distributed food starch granules
- CAS Number: 7235-40-7
- Available Specifications: 1%, 10%, 20%, 30%, 98%
- Molecular Formula: C₄₀H₅₆
- Molecular Weight: 536.88
- Assay Method: High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC)
- Application: Functional ingredient for food and animal feed enhancement
Quality Specifications
- Identification: HPLC retention time aligns with reference standards
- Moisture Content: Maximum 8% loss on drying
- Heavy Metals: Lead ≤0.001% | Arsenic ≤0.0003%
- Particle Size: Fully passes through 20-mesh sieve | ≥85% through 40-mesh | ≤15% through 100-mesh
- Microbial Limits: Aerobic plate count ≤10³ CFU/g | Molds/Yeast ≤10² CFU/g | Enterobacteria ≤10 CFU/g | Salmonella, E. coli, Staphylococcus aureus, and Pseudomonas aeruginosa absent
- Analytical Data: Total carotenoids ≥20% (UV) | Beta-carotene ≥20% (HPLC)
Functional Benefits
- Acts as a potent natural antioxidant, neutralizing oxidative stress
- Associated with reduced risks for certain cancers, including oral, breast, cervical, and lung malignancies
- Supports corneal hydration and clarity, essential for optimal visual performance
- Enhances immune response and general physiological resilience
- Provides structural protection to ocular crystalline fibers
- Contributes to cardiovascular system maintenance
- Converts to vitamin A, which sustains epithelial tissue integrity and mucous membrane function
- Promotes urogenital system efficiency and reproductive health
- Supports respiratory tract health and functionality
Logistics Information
- Turnaround Time: Dispatched within 3-5 business days post-payment clearance
- Order Minimum: 1 kilogram
- Packaging: Single unit (1 kg) supplied in double-layer plastic containers sealed with aluminum foil | Bulk packaging (25 kg) in plastic-lined fiber drums
- Drum Dimensions: Internal diameter 42 cm, height 52 cm | Volume capacity 0.08 m³
- Net Weight: 25 kg per drum
- Gross Weight: 28 kg per drum
- Payment Methods: Bank transfer, Western Union transfers, or PayPal settlements
- Storage: Maintain in temperature-controlled, arid conditions, shielded from direct illumination
- Stability: Two-year shelf life under recommended storage
Supplier Overview
Extract Warehouse operates as a research-driven manufacturer meeting ISO 9001:2015 quality benchmarks. Specializing in botanical extracts, vitamin precursors, and specialty chemical compounds, the company adheres to a business philosophy emphasizing superior quality assurance, client-centric service, and sustained innovation in formulation technologies. Their operational mandate focuses on advancing scientific development in the nutraceutical and agricultural industries.
Technical Inquiries
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