Beta-Carotene – 20% Beadlet

Beta-carotene is an orange carotenoid pigment and provitamin A, produced by synthesis, fermentation (Blakeslea trispora) or from algal sources. It is used both as a nutrient and as a colour.

GUTINS Beta-Carotene — 20% beadlet is offered for manufacturers, formulators and brands. Specification: 20% beadlet; form / technology: Powder / oil as specified; diet suitability: Verify carrier.

Product Specifications

Key Benefits

• Provitamin A converted in the body as needed
• Contributes to normal vision and skin
• Supports antioxidant defences
• Natural-looking yellow–orange colour
• Water-dispersible grades for beverages

Uses & Applications

Typical applications: General nutrition, premix, functional foods.

• Multivitamins and eye-health capsules
• Beverages and juice drinks (CWS)
• Tablet coatings and colouring
• Dairy, margarine and bakery colour
• Skin-health supplements
• Softgels (oil suspension)

How to Use / Dosage

• Typical daily intake: 3–15 mg/day as provitamin A
• Typical use level: 0.001–0.05% (as pure beta-carotene) for colouring; 0.5–5% of 10% forms in tablets and capsules
• Weigh accurately and pre-blend small quantities with a carrier (e.g. maltodextrin, MCC or rice flour) for uniform distribution.
• Final dosage should be based on the lot-specific Certificate of Analysis, the target serving size and the rules of your destination market.

Solubility & Formulation

Insoluble in water; slightly soluble in oils; CWS and beadlet forms are water-dispersible

Storage & Handling

Store below 15–25 °C in sealed, light-protective containers under nitrogen where possible; avoid heat, moisture and oxygen.. Keep container tightly closed; use clean, dry utensils. Shelf life is typically 24 months in unopened original packaging (see CoA).

Regulatory Note

Permitted as colour E160a and as a vitamin A source in EU food supplements; GRAS in the US. EU guidance advises caution for high-dose use in smokers – verify labelling requirements in the destination market.

Diet suitability: Verify carrier. This product is supplied as a raw ingredient for further manufacturing and is not a finished consumer product. The buyer is responsible for ensuring the ingredient, its use level and all label claims comply with the regulations of the destination market (e.g. FDA, EFSA, FSSAI, Health Canada, TGA).

Caution & Disclaimer

• High-dose supplementation (≥20 mg/day) is not advised for smokers or asbestos-exposed people
• Excess intake can cause harmless yellowing of skin (carotenodermia)
• Light-, heat- and oxygen-sensitive
• Check carrier (gelatin, starch, sucrose) for dietary status

For manufacturing, formulation and professional use only. Not for direct consumption in concentrated form. Keep out of reach of children. Avoid inhalation of dust and contact with eyes; use suitable PPE when handling. Consult a qualified healthcare professional before use if pregnant, nursing, taking medication or managing a medical condition. These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

Bulk & Wholesale Orders

Need more than 5 Kg, a custom specification, private label support or documentation (CoA, TDS, SDS, allergen and GMO statements)? Contact the GUTINS team for bulk pricing and lead times.