Product Item No: BC-2
CAS:7235-40-7
Molecular Formula: C40H56
Molecular Weight: 536.88
Beta-carotene is a member of the carotenoids, which are highly pigmented (red, orange, yellow), fat-soluble compounds naturally present in many fruits, grains, oils, and vegetables (green plants, carrots, sweet potatoes, squash, spinach, apricots, and green peppers). Alpha, beta, and gamma carotene are considered provitamins because they can be converted to active vitamin A.
Function
1) Enhance Human Immunity
2) Maintain the Integrity of the skin mucous membrane layer, preventing skin dry and coarse
3) Promote Animal growth and fecundity
4) Eye protection, unti-oxidant, delay aging effects
Application
1) Beta carotene is the precursor of Viatmin A which can be used in health care products
2) Wildly used as pigments. Beta carotene is considered as nutritious food additive.
3) Cosmetics (lipstick, kermes, etc.) added with beta-carotene present natural, full- colored luster and protect skin.
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