Food grade
β-Carotene 30% FS
β-Carotene 30% FS is a high-concentration carotenoid product primarily used in the food and cosmetics industries for its vibrant color and antioxidant properties. This granular formulation is favored in applications requiring natural colorants and health benefits associated with vitamin A provitamin activity. It serves as an additive that enhances nutrition and aesthetic appeal in various products.
Main applicationFood coloring — Enhances color in food products, improving visual appeal.
β-Carotene 30% FS is significant for industries focused on natural coloration and nutritional enhancement. Its applications are vital for meeting consumer demands for aesthetic appeal and health benefits in food, cosmetics, and dietary supplements. As industries increasingly lean towards natural ingredients, this product offers an effective solution to enhance both the visual and nutritional value of applications.
Also known as
- Carotene
- Provitamin A
- E160a
Trade pricing
Quoted per enquiry
Pricing depends on volume, grade and delivery point. Our desk responds within two working hours.
Available packaging
- Packaged in 5 kg units
- suitable for diverse applications.
Documentation
Batch-specific COA issued with every consignment.
Technical specifications
- Grade
- Food grade
- Appearance
- Granular powder, orange in color.
This product is a formulation containing 30% β-Carotene derived from natural sources. β-Carotene is well-known for its role as a precursor to vitamin A and offers strong antioxidant properties. In use, this formulation can be incorporated into food matrices and cosmetic products, contributing color and health benefits. When ordering, buyers should specify the desired concentration and grade as well as the required packaging options. It's essential to source from reputable suppliers to ensure product integrity.
Delivery
β-Carotene 30% FS is dispatched from our Nairobi warehouse across Kenya, and export delivery is arranged to the wider East African market. Lead time depends on quantity and grade and is confirmed with your quotation — see delivery and collection for the towns we reach and how dispatch works.
Applications & uses
- Food coloring — Enhances color in food products, improving visual appeal.
- Nutritional supplements — Provides health benefits associated with vitamin A.
- Cosmetics — Used for pigmentation and antioxidant properties in cosmetic formulations.
- Animal feed — Serves as a nutrient source for promoting health in livestock.
- Dietary additives — Supplements food with essential vitamins and antioxidants.
Industries we supply this to
Why buy this from Sparks
- Enhances color in products, improving marketability and appeal.
- Provides antioxidant properties, contributing to product stability and health benefits.
- Supports natural product formulations, aligning with consumer preferences for natural ingredients.
- Easily blended into various formulations, ensuring uniform distribution.
- Available in practical pack sizes, suitable for both small and large-scale production.
Quality assurance
- Documentation, including a certificate of analysis and safety data sheet, can be issued with a consignment where required.
State what your process, auditor or customs clearance requires when you request a quotation, and it is confirmed with the quote.
Safety, handling & storage
Always consult the full Safety Data Sheet before handling. Personnel must use appropriate PPE and follow local regulations for storage, transport and disposal.
Frequently asked questions
What are the other names for β-Carotene 30% FS?
β-Carotene 30% FS is also referred to as Carotene, Provitamin A and E160a. These names describe the same substance, so a specification or enquiry written against any of them can be matched to this product.
What grade of β-Carotene 30% FS is supplied?
β-Carotene 30% FS is supplied as Food grade. State the grade your process requires when requesting a quotation — where an alternative grade can be sourced, it is confirmed at quotation stage rather than assumed.
What does β-Carotene 30% FS look like?
β-Carotene 30% FS is described as granular powder, orange in color.. Appearance is a useful first check on receipt of goods, though it does not replace the certificate of analysis for confirming that the material meets specification.
What is β-Carotene 30% FS used for?
Common applications include food coloring — Enhances color in food products, improving visual appeal., nutritional supplements — Provides health benefits associated with vitamin A., cosmetics — Used for pigmentation and antioxidant properties in cosmetic formulations., animal feed — Serves as a nutrient source for promoting health in livestock. and dietary additives — Supplements food with essential vitamins and antioxidants.. The suitability of the product for a particular process depends on the grade and specification required, which is worth confirming against your own process conditions.
Which industries use β-Carotene 30% FS?
β-Carotene 30% FS is supplied to the Food Processing & Beverage, Agriculture & Agrochemicals, Pharmaceuticals & Healthcare, Cosmetics & Personal Care and Laboratories & Research sectors. These are the industries this product is listed against in our catalogue; if your application falls outside them, we can advise on suitability before you order.
What packaging is β-Carotene 30% FS available in?
β-Carotene 30% FS is supplied in Packaged in 5 kg units, suitable for diverse applications. Where a different pack size or bulk delivery is required, it is confirmed at quotation stage against availability rather than listed here as standard.
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