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Beta carotene (INS 160a)

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Beta carotene (INS 160a)

Carotenoid colour giving yellow to orange shades, also a provitamin A. Cold water soluble powders suit beverages, dairy drinks and dry mixes; oil suspensions suit margarine, fats, cheese and bakery. FSSAI lists beta carotene, synthetic or from vegetable sources, among permitted colours, mostly at GMP or the levels in Appendix A. It is sensitive to oxygen and light.

Form 3

  • 1% CWS powder
  • 10% CWS powder
  • 30% oil suspension

Source 2

  • Synthetic (nature identical)
  • Natural (algal or vegetable)

Pack size 3

  • 1 kg pack
  • 5 kg pack
  • 25 kg drum

Spec

INS number
160a
CAS number
7235-40-7
Appearance
Orange to red brown powder, or deep red oily suspension
Assay
1%, 10% or 30% beta carotene depending on form
Solubility
CWS powders disperse in cold water; suspensions mix into oils and fats
Standard met
FSSAI, JECFA
Typical use level
GMP or as per FSSAI category limits
Shelf life
12 to 24 months unopened
Storage
Below 25 C, sealed under nitrogen, away from light
Usual minimum
1 kg
HSN code
32041800
GST
18%

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