Introduction to β-carotene
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One of the earliest domestic manufacturers to industrialize the production of β - carotene through fermentation, the "Star" brand of β - carotene and lutein products has been established as a good brand in the industry
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Xingchen's β-carotene crystals are produced using modern bioengineering technology, natural raw materials, microbial fermentation, and extraction. Because it is a product of microbial metabolism, in addition to being rich in β-carotene, it also contains a small amount of metabolic precursors such as γ-carotene and lutein carotenoids. Therefore, it has different chemical properties and physiological functions compared to chemically synthesized products.
Characteristics and Applications of β-Carotene
β-carotene is one of the most important carotenoids. It is an orange-yellow fat-soluble compound and the most common and stable natural pigment in nature. Many natural foods, such as green vegetables, carrots, sweet potatoes, papaya, mangoes, citrus fruits, and microalgae, contain abundant β-carotene. Because of its bright color and extremely high color value, it can be adjusted to a bright yellow to orange-red color. As a rare edible pigment, it was quickly recognized upon its discovery. Carotene has isomers such as α, β, and γ, among which β-carotene has the highest activity.
■Functions of β-Carotene
●It is an excellent coloring agent
Foods with added β-carotene have an attractive golden color and are relatively stable to pH changes. It is relatively heat-resistant and baking-resistant. Therefore, it is widely used in foods such as bread, cream, beverages, and candies.
●It is a precursor to Vitamin A
When the human body lacks Vitamin A, it can automatically convert to Vitamin A. The conversion stops automatically when saturated, so it does not produce the side effects of taking large doses of Vitamin A continuously.
●It is a strong physiological antioxidant
Human aging and the formation of many diseases are caused by an excess of oxygen free radicals in tissues. Therefore, humans can maintain normal cell life activities and delay aging and prevent the formation of some lesions by continuously supplementing substances that remove oxygen free radicals; allowing cells damaged by oxygen free radicals to recover to normal, thus playing a therapeutic role in some diseases. β-carotene is currently recognized worldwide as a highly effective physiological antioxidant, thus playing a role in anti-aging and the prevention and treatment of some diseases.
■Applications of β-Carotene
In the food industry, it is widely used as a coloring agent, antioxidant, and nutritional enhancer;
In the pharmaceutical and health care industry, it is used to treat and prevent vitamin A deficiency, visual diseases, skin and epithelial tissue diseases, improve immunity, prevent cardiovascular diseases and some cancers, and provide anti-radiation benefits.
In the cosmetics industry, it is used for coloring, delaying aging, and protecting the skin.
In the feed industry, it is used to improve the immunity and reproduction of poultry and livestock, and to increase the color of fish, shrimp, and poultry.
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