Natural carotene is a widely recognized natural pigment derived from palm fruit, which is one of the most carotene-rich fruits globally, containing approximately 33% cis and trans A-carotene, 65% beta carotene, and 2% other carotenoids. Natural carotene is more natural and safer than synthetic pigments and the Acceptable Daily Intake (ADI), which refers to the acceptable daily intake per 1kg of body weight over a lifetime without associated recognized health risks ?. It is the first and final criterion for evaluating the toxicity of food additives and establishing the maximum amount of use, and can be utilized in a variety of foods according to the production requirements.
Natural carotene is a food additive extracted and refined by solvent from carrot, palm fruit, sweet potato or other edible plants.
beta-carotene, also containing alpha-carotene, δ-carotene, zta-carotene and other carotenoids
Mainly reddish brown to brown or orange to dark orange solid or liquid
The product quality standard "National Food Safety Standard for Food Additive Natural Carotene" (GB 31624-2014) provides sensory and physical and chemical indicators. The specific reference is as follows:
The specific industry categories and usage of natural carotene refer to the relevant provisions of the "GB2760 National Food Safety Standard for Food Additive Use", and can be added appropriately according to production needs in most product categories.
For specific categories, please refer to Table A.2 of GB2760 for the list of food categories with exceptions for food additives used in appropriate quantities according to production requirements, details as follows:
The extensively used natural carotene is safe and can provide natural colors to food. More different color tones can be customized according to demand. For more information, click below to enter Jinghao Mall:
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