Carotene is a food-grade group of orange-yellow carotenoid pigments (alpha, beta, gamma forms) used as natural food colourants and pro-vitamin A sources in food manufacturing.We supply bulk Carotene sourced from leading China manufacturers, available in powder and oil forms for international food processing operations. Our Carotene is widely used in margarine colouring, dairy product colouring, beverage colouring, pro-vitamin A fortification and bakery colouring.
Carotene encompasses a family of carotenoid hydrocarbons — primarily alpha-carotene, beta-carotene and gamma-carotene — found in carrots, palm oil, algae and other natural sources.
Mixed carotenes extracted from palm oil or carrots provide a more complex, natural colour profile than pure beta-carotene alone. Used as food colourants (E160a) and nutritional sources of pro-vitamin A activity.
Grades / Types Available: Food Grade, Feed Grade
| Item | Specification |
|---|---|
| Appearance | Orange to dark red powder or oil |
| Total Carotene Content | ≥ 30% (mixed carotenes) |
| Alpha/Beta Ratio | Source-dependent |
| Moisture | ≤ 5.0% (powder) |
| Heavy Metals (as Pb) | ≤ 2 mg/kg |
| Total Plate Count | ≤ 1,000 cfu/g |
| Purity (Food Grade) | ≥ 10% |
| Moisture/Loss on Drying (Food Grade) | ≤ 5% |
| pH (Food Grade) | 6.0 - 7.0 |
| Particle Size/Mesh (Food Grade) | ≥ 95% through 80 mesh |
| Ash (Food Grade) | ≤ 5% |
| Lead (Food Grade) | ≤ 1 ppm |
| Arsenic (Food Grade) | ≤ 1 ppm |
| Yeast & Mold (Food Grade) | ≤ 100 cfu/g |
Our MOQ for bulk food/feed ingredient is generally 500 kg. We also support mixed containers — combine Carotene with other food ingredients in one shipment to save on freight.
We provide free samples (100–500g) for quality testing before you place a bulk order. The buyer covers shipping costs only. Samples are typically dispatched within 2–3 business days.
Standard lead time is 7–15 days after order confirmation and payment. For stock items, delivery can be faster. We will confirm the exact timeline before you place the order.
You will receive the original COA (Certificate of Analysis), COO (Certificate of Origin), MSDS, TDS, and relevant certifications directly from the manufacturer. We guarantee full document authenticity and traceability.
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