What is beta carotene powder E160(a) good for

Yangge Biotech supplies high-quality Beta Carotene Powder E160(a) for use as a natural color ingredient and nutritional ingredient in food, beverages, dietary supplements, and other applications. Beta carotene is a carotenoid pigment naturally found in many fruits and vegetables. It is widely used to provide yellow-to-orange coloration and is also known as a provitamin A carotenoid, which the body can convert into vitamin A.

Beta Carotene Powder E160(a) is valued for its coloring properties, antioxidant activity, and nutritional applications. It can be incorporated into products such as powdered drinks, beverages, dairy products, confectionery, bakery products, sauces, nutritional powders, and dietary supplements, depending on the formulation and regulatory requirements.

Key Benefits of Beta Carotene Powder E160(a)

• Natural yellow-orange coloring: Helps enhance the visual appearance of food and beverage products.
• Provitamin A source: Beta carotene can be converted by the body into vitamin A, an essential nutrient that supports normal vision, immune function, and skin health.
• Antioxidant properties: Helps protect cells from oxidative stress as part of a balanced diet.
• Versatile ingredient: Suitable for food, beverage, nutritional, and supplement formulations.
• Easy formulation: Powder form is convenient for blending into dry mixes and other suitable product formulations.

Note: Beta carotene is not a treatment for disease, and the amount converted to vitamin A varies among individuals. Product use and labeling should comply with applicable local regulations.

​​​​​​​Product Applications

Beta Carotene Powder E160(a) can be used in a variety of industries and formulations:

Food & Beverage

• Powdered beverages
• Functional drinks
• Dairy and dairy alternatives
• Bakery products
• Confectionery
• Sauces and dressings
• Nutritional powders

Dietary Supplements

• Multivitamin formulations
• Vitamin A supplements
• Carotenoid blends
• Nutritional capsules and tablets
• Premixes

Other Applications

• Nutritional food products
• Health food formulations
• Custom ingredient blends

The appropriate application depends on the product formulation, desired color intensity, dosage, and local regulatory requirements.

COA – Certificate of Analysis

A typical Certificate of Analysis (COA) may include the following quality parameters. Actual specifications should be confirmed with Yangge Biotech for the specific batch and product grade.

Test Item	Specification
Appearance	Orange to reddish-orange powder
Identification	Conforms
Assay	As per product specification
Loss on Drying	As per product specification
Residue on Ignition	As per product specification
Heavy Metals	Complies with applicable specification
Lead (Pb)	Complies with applicable specification
Arsenic (As)	Complies with applicable specification
Cadmium (Cd)	Complies with applicable specification
Mercury (Hg)	Complies with applicable specification
Total Plate Count	Complies with applicable specification
Yeast & Mold	Complies with applicable specification
E. coli	Absent/Complies with specification
Salmonella	Absent/Complies with specification

Important: COA specifications can vary according to the product grade, source, concentration, and customer requirements. Please request the latest batch-specific COA before purchase.

Third-Party Test Report for Every Batch

Yangge Biotech provides third-party testing support for every batch, helping customers verify product quality, safety, and consistency. Independent laboratory testing can be used to evaluate relevant parameters such as:

• Active ingredient content
• Heavy metals
• Microbiological quality
• Pesticide residues, when applicable
• Solvent residues, when applicable
• Other customer-specific quality requirements

Batch-specific third-party test reports can provide additional transparency and quality assurance for customers purchasing Beta Carotene Powder E160(a) in bulk.

R&D Capacity

Yangge Biotech has R&D capabilities focused on botanical extracts, nutritional ingredients, natural colors, and functional food ingredients. Our technical team can support customers with product selection, formulation recommendations, application testing, specification matching, and customized ingredient solutions.

For Beta Carotene Powder E160(a), R&D support can help customers evaluate factors such as:

• Color performance
• Formulation compatibility
• Powder dispersion
• Stability requirements
• Application-specific specifications
• Customized product solutions

Our R&D capabilities are designed to support both standard bulk ingredient supply and customized requirements.

Certificates

Quality and compliance documentation is an important part of ingredient sourcing. Depending on the specific product and production facility, relevant documentation may include COA, third-party testing reports, GMP-related documentation, ISO certifications, HACCP documentation, and other applicable quality or regulatory certificates.

Customers can request available certificates and compliance documents for review before placing an order. The exact certificates available should be confirmed based on the specific Beta Carotene Powder E160(a) product and production facility.

OEM Packing

Yangge Biotech supports OEM and customized packaging solutions for qualified customers. Packaging can be customized according to product requirements, order quantity, market needs, and applicable regulations.

OEM packing services may include:

• Customized product labels
• Private-label packaging
• Customized packaging sizes
• Bulk industrial packaging
• Product identification and batch information
• Customized carton and outer packaging

Before production, customers can review packaging information and artwork to help ensure that product labels meet applicable market and regulatory requirements.

Why Choose Yangge Biotech?

High-Quality Ingredients

Yangge Biotech focuses on supplying quality ingredients for food, beverage, nutrition, and supplement applications.

Batch Quality Control

Quality control procedures and batch documentation help customers maintain consistency and traceability.

Third-Party Testing

Third-party laboratory testing can provide additional verification of key quality and safety parameters.

Professional R&D Support

Our technical team can assist customers in selecting suitable specifications and developing application solutions.

OEM & Private Label

Customized packaging and OEM solutions are available for qualified customers.

Bulk Supply

We support wholesale and bulk ingredient requirements for manufacturers, distributors, and brands.

Global Customer Support

Yangge Biotech works with customers seeking reliable ingredient sourcing and customized supply solutions.

Conclusion

Beta Carotene Powder E160(a) is a versatile ingredient widely used for natural yellow-to-orange coloration and nutritional applications. As a provitamin A carotenoid with antioxidant properties, it can be used in suitable food, beverage, dietary supplement, and nutritional formulations.

With high-quality ingredient supply, batch quality control, third-party testing support, R&D capabilities, COA documentation, and OEM packing options, Yangge Biotech can provide Beta Carotene Powder E160(a) solutions for customers looking for reliable bulk ingredient sourcing. Contact Yangge Biotech to request the product specification, latest COA, third-party test report, certificates, pricing, MOQ, samples, and OEM packaging options.

Partner with Yangge Biotech for Premium Beta Carotene Powder E160(a)

Yangge Biotech is a reliable supplier of Beta Carotene Powder E160(a) result of their strict quality control measures and extensive certifications, such as FDA approval, Kosher compliance, and Halal compliance. Our technical team helps you with your research and development by giving you recipe advice, stability data, and application-specific suggestions. They also keep tonnes of goods on hand to make sure you always have what you need when you need it. We give away 10–30g samples for free for bench-scale testing, so you can try them out without any risk before you commit to buying in bulk. Contact us or email our team at info@yanggebiotech.com to talk about your specific concentration needs, delivery preferences, and technical specifications. We're here to help you succeed with your product development by providing you with reliable ingredients, competitive prices, and quick service.

References

1. Rodriguez-Amaya, D.B. (2019). "Update on Natural Food Pigments: Beta-Carotene and Its Derivatives in Food Systems." Food Research International, examining stability factors in processed foods.

2. Grune, T., Lietz, G., Palou, A., et al. (2010). "Beta-Carotene Is an Important Vitamin A Source for Humans." Journal of Nutrition, reviewing provitamin A conversion mechanisms.

3. Institute of Medicine (2001). "Dietary Reference Intakes for Vitamin A, Vitamin K, Arsenic, Boron, Chromium, Copper, Iodine, Iron, Manganese, Molybdenum, Nickel, Silicon, Vanadium, and Zinc." National Academies Press.

4. European Food Safety Authority (2012). "Scientific Opinion on the Re-evaluation of Beta-Carotene (E 160a) as a Food Additive." EFSA Journal, detailing safety assessments and usage recommendations.

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