Beta-carotene now have received a tremendous amount of attention as potential anti-cancer and anti-aging compounds. Betacarotene is a powerful antioxidant, protecting the cells of the body from damage caused by free radicals.
Specification table of Natural Beta-Carotene 1%
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Items
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Specification
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| Appearance |
Yellow to red free-flowing powder
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Fineness (US Standard Sieves)
-through sieve No. 40- through sieve No. 60-through sieve No. 100 |
100 % smaller than 40min.80 % smaller than 60min.15 % smaller than 100 |
| Loss on drying:(%) |
≤5 |
| Sulfated Ash(%) |
<1 |
| Pb(ppm) |
<10 |
| Arsenic(ppm) |
<3 |
| Beta-Carotene(%) |
≥10 |
| Total bacterial count:(cfu/g) |
≤1000 |
| Coli form bacteria:(MPN/100g) |
≤30 |
| Fungi and yeast:(cfu/g) |
≤100 |
| Salmonella:(/25g) |
Negative |
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