Beta Carotene, E160e, CAS no.7235-40-7, a strongly-colored red-orange pigment that is abundant in plants and fruits. It is a free flowing powder, and is often used as a coloring agent in foods such as margarine. It can be used to help protect cells from the damaging effects of free radicals, prevent Vitamin A deficiency and enhance the functioning of the immune system. As an experienced Beta Carotene manufacturer and supplier, we has been supplying and exporting Beta Carotene Pure (Fermentation), Beta Carotene 1 % SD Powder CWD, Beta Carotene 10 % Beadlet without Gelatin CWD, Beta Carotene 20 % Beadlet (Tablet Grade & CWD), Beta Carotene 10 % SD Powder CWD (Natural Fermentation), Beta Carotene 30 % Oil Suspension. FCC/USP feed/food/pharma grade. for almost 10 years, please be assured to buy from us. Any inquiries about price and the market trend please feel free to contact us, we will reply you within 1 working day. Beta Carotene Specification ITEM STANDARD Appearance White powder Identification Infrared absorption 197K Concordant with reference spectrum Identification A solution (1 in 20) responds to the tests for calcium Conform to USP30 Specific optical rotation +25.0�°~+27.5�° Alkalinity No pink color is produced within 5 seconds Loss on drying Not more than 5.0% Heavy metals Not more than 0.002% Ordinary impurities Not more than 1.0% Organic volatile impurities Meet the requirements Nitrogen content 5.7%~6.0% Content of calcium 8.2~8.6% Assay Conform to USP30