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Beta Carotene

FoodRGB ingredient for yellow orange and red natural food color beta carotene

Pigment

Beta Carotene

Certificates

Non-GMO | Kosher | Halal | Gluten-free | Allergen free | Vegan

pH

Heat Stable, Good to pH 2.50 - 10.0

Approved Countries

Global

Products

1% Powder | 10% Powder | 1% Oil | Custom Formulations

Color Swatches

Applications

Description

Fuchsia, red, orange, yellow powder, no smell; easily soluble in water, oil soluble; excellent light and heat stabilization; stable within pH range 2.5 - 10.0.

Since we are a full-range Beta Carotene color supplier, we provide Beta Carotene liquid, Beta Carotene powder, oil soluble Beta Carotene and water soluble Beta Carotene as mentioned below:

30% oil suspension for health-care soft capsules, 5% beta-carotene dedicated for tablet & solid drinks, 3% beta-carotene dedicated for functional beverages.

2% beta-carotene (emulsion) dedicated for drinks –yellow shade, red shade: excellent light and heat stabilization.

2% beta-carotene (high permeability) dedicated for drinks, yellow shade or red shade: strong heat and light resistance.

Other formalized products: 1%, 2%, 5%(emulsion), 1% beta-carotene powder etc. The bakery dedicated product is high temperature resistant.

FoodRGB® is a natural Beta Carotene manufacturer (natural beta carotene manufacturer) from plant to product - a natural orange food color manufacturer. We carefully choose the best dunaliella salina species, then grow a large quantity of dunaliella salina. Our special manufacturing process removes odor and flavor from the dunaliella salina. This makes our natural Beta Carotene food color highly concentrated.

Beta Carotene is an organic, strongly colored red-orange pigment abundant in fungi, plants, and fruits. It is a member of the carotenes, which are terpenoids (isoprenoids), synthesized biochemically from eight isoprene units and thus having 40 carbons. Among the carotenes, Beta Carotene is distinguished by having beta-rings at both ends of the molecule. Beta Carotene is biosynthesized from geranylgeranyl pyrophosphate. Isolation of β-carotene from fruits abundant in carotenoids is commonly done using column chromatography. It can also be extracted from the beta-carotene rich algae, Dunaliella salina. The separation of β-carotene from the mixture of other carotenoids is based on the polarity of a compound. Beta Carotene is a non-polar compound, so it is separated with a non-polar solvent such as hexane. Being highly conjugated, it is deeply colored, and as a hydrocarbon lacking functional groups, it is very lipophilic. - Quoted from Wiki.

Beta Carotene FAQs

Who is a trusted natural Beta Carotene food color manufacturer?

Choose a manufacturer that offers plant-based, globally approved Beta Carotene with water-soluble, oil-soluble, and custom formulations. FoodRGB® supplies natural Beta Carotene food colors for beverages, baked goods & snacks, dairy, confectionery, and more.

Is natural Beta Carotene food color water soluble?

Yes. Natural Beta Carotene is available in both water-soluble and oil-soluble forms, making it suitable for beverages, dairy products, snacks, sauces, and other food applications.

Which Beta Carotene is best for beverages?

Water-dispersible Beta Carotene emulsions are ideal for beverages because they provide excellent color dispersion, heat stability, and consistent yellow to orange shades in drinks.

Is natural Beta Carotene food color heat stable?

Yes. Natural Beta Carotene offers excellent heat stability and performs well across a pH range of 2.5–10.0, making it suitable for baking, pasteurization, and beverage processing.

How is natural Beta Carotene food color made?

Natural Beta Carotene is commonly extracted from Dunaliella salina algae and processed into powder, oil, or water-dispersible formulations for use in food and beverages.

Why use natural Beta Carotene food color?

Natural Beta Carotene delivers vibrant yellow to orange shades while supporting clean-label products. It also offers good heat, light, and pH stability for various food applications.

Can natural Beta Carotene replace Yellow 5 and Yellow 6?

Yes. In many food and beverage applications, natural Beta Carotene can replace Yellow 5 and Yellow 6 while providing attractive natural yellow and orange colors.

Which foods commonly use natural Beta Carotene food color?

Beta Carotene is widely used in beverages, baked goods & snacks, dairy, confectionery, snacks, seasonings, cheeses, fruit preparation, and functional foods.

How do I choose the right Beta Carotene formulation?

The right formulation depends on your product, processing method, and desired shade. FoodRGB® offers water-soluble, oil-soluble, powder, and custom Beta Carotene solutions for different applications.

Beta Carotene pH Range

FoodRGB Beta Carotene natural color solution for yellow and orange application liquid showing pH ranges.
FoodRGB Beta Carotene natural color solution for yellow and orange application liquid showing pH ranges.
Name
Shade
Form
Property
Formulation
Beta Carotene
Regular

Transparent
Yellow

Orange

Red
Emulsion
Dedicated for functional drinks
Transparent: Stable under acid, heat, light, amino acid, vitamin, microelement condition.
Regular: Stable under acid, heat, light, amino acid, vitamin, microelement condition.
1%
Application
Powder/Emulsion
Dedicated for drinks
1%, 2%, 5%
Powder/Emulsion
Bakery and Others
10%
Oil Suspension
Natural color for food oil
30%

Applications Naturally Colored With

Beta Carotene