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 Product Specifications

Item Specification Product Name Beta-Carotene Abbreviation β-Carotene CAS Number 7235-40-7 Molecular Formula C₄₀H₅₆ Molecular Weight 536.88 Appearance Deep Orange to Reddish-Orange Crystalline Powder Assay ≥96% (Food Grade, standard 10%, 20% water-dispersible formulations also available) Test Method UV Spectrophotometry / HPLC Shelf Life 24 Months Storage Condition Store in a Cool, Dry, Airtight Place, Protected from Direct Light and High Temperature

Why Is Beta-Carotene So Popular?

The growing popularity of Beta-Carotene is closely linked to global rising consumer demand for nature-derived, multi-benefit antioxidant and nutritional ingredients. As a well-known carotenoid pigment naturally concentrated in orange, red and dark green vegetables and fruits, Beta-Carotene serves an irreplaceable role across hundreds of critical biological processes in the human body:

• Acting as the safe, natural precursor to Vitamin A that the body converts on demand to avoid excess accumulation
• Neutralizing harmful free radicals to protect cells from oxidative damage
• Supporting normal visual function and maintaining ocular surface health
• Nourishing mucosal barrier integrity across the respiratory, digestive and immune systems
• Helping maintain healthy, radiant skin and defend against external environmental damage
• Supporting normal immune cell function and long-term immune balance

Research and public health guidance have confirmed that daily dietary intake of Beta-Carotene from plant sources is often insufficient for people with unbalanced eating habits or high exposure to ultraviolet rays and environmental pollutants. This widespread demand has made Beta-Carotene a long-standing, highly trusted cornerstone of modern daily nutrition, eye care and antioxidant wellness formulations.

Key Benefits of Beta-Carotene

• Safe, On-Demand Vitamin A Source‌

Unlike preformed Vitamin A that may cause excess accumulation when over-consumed, Beta-Carotene is only converted into active Vitamin A by the body according to its actual physiological needs, fully avoiding the risk of Vitamin A toxicity while supporting all Vitamin A related functions including normal vision, mucosal health and growth development.

• Powerful Full-Body Antioxidant Protection‌

Beta-Carotene's unique molecular structure allows it to effectively quench excess free radicals generated by UV exposure, daily stress, pollution and metabolic processes, protecting cell membranes, lipids and genetic material from oxidative damage to support long-term cellular health.

• Supports Long-Term Eye and Visual Wellness‌

It accumulates in retinal tissue to help maintain normal visual adaptation to dark environments, reduce the discomfort caused by long hours of screen use, and support long-term ocular health as a core nutrient for eye care products.
Boosts Mucosal and Immune Defenses‌
Adequate Beta-Carotene levels support the integrity of the mucosal barriers that line the respiratory tract, digestive tract and other body surfaces, the first line of immune defense, helping the body resist external harmful factor invasion and maintain steady immune function.

• Nourishes Healthy Radiant Skin‌

Long term adequate Beta-Carotene supplementation helps improve skin's natural antioxidant capacity, reduces oxidative damage to skin cells caused by ultraviolet radiation, and maintains a smooth, even, healthy radiant complexion from the inside out.

Applications

Beta-Carotene is widely used across multiple product categories, including:

• Daily Multivitamin & Basic Nutrition Supplements
• Eye Health & Visual Support Products
• Antioxidant & Skin Radiance Formulations
• Immune Health & Mucosal Defense Supplements
• Children's Growth Development Nutritional Products
• Plant-Based Natural Colorant for Functional Food and Beverages

Common dosage forms include:
Softgels, Capsules, Tablets, Powder Blends, Stick Packs, Functional Beverages, Gummies, Effervescent Tablets
Beta-Carotene vs Other Leading Antioxidant Nutrients
While the antioxidant and daily nutrition category continues to expand, Beta-Carotene remains one of the most recognizable, evidence-backed and cost-effective foundational wellness ingredients on the global market today.

Ingredient Primary Function Beta-Carotene Provitamin A + Full-Body Antioxidant + Eye & Skin Support Vitamin A Acetate Preformed Direct Vitamin A Supplement Lycopene Carotenoid for Prostate and Cardiovascular Health Lutein Carotenoid for Macular Retina Protection Vitamin C Water Soluble Full-Body Antioxidant Vitamin E Fat Soluble Cell Membrane Antioxidant Protection

Many leading global wellness brands combine Beta-Carotene with complementary nutrients such as other carotenoids (lutein, zeaxanthin), vitamin C, vitamin E and zinc to create comprehensive all-round antioxidant and vision support formulations.

Market Opportunity

The global foundational nutrition, eye health and natural antioxidant supplement market continues to experience steady strong growth as consumers increasingly prioritize preventive daily wellness and nature-derived safe nutritional solutions. Several key trends are fueling the surging demand for Beta-Carotene:

• Growing public awareness of the importance of eye care for people with prolonged screen time
• Rising consumer preference for natural, clean-label plant-derived nutritional ingredients
• Expanding children and family daily nutritional supplement market
• Global consumer demand for multi-benefit foundational ingredients that cover multiple health needs
• Increased application of natural food colorants replacing synthetic additives in functional food products

As a result, Beta-Carotene remains one of the most commercially attractive, high-usage foundational ingredients for brands developing next-generation daily wellness products.

Frequently Asked Questions

1.What is Beta-Carotene?‌
Beta-Carotene is a natural carotenoid compound widely found in orange, red and dark green fruits and vegetables, which acts as a safe, on-demand precursor to Vitamin A, while delivering powerful full-body free radical scavenging antioxidant benefits.
2.Is Beta-Carotene naturally found in food?‌
Yes. Large amounts of Beta-Carotene can be naturally obtained from common dietary sources including carrots, sweet potatoes, pumpkins, mangoes, papayas, spinach, kale and other dark green leafy vegetables.
3.What is the difference between Beta-Carotene and preformed Vitamin A?‌
Preformed Vitamin A will be directly absorbed and stored by the body after intake, and excess intake may lead to accumulation risk. Beta-Carotene is only converted into active Vitamin A when the body is insufficient, no toxicity will occur even if taken in appropriate excess, making it a much safer Vitamin A source for long term daily use.
4.What formulations can Beta-Carotene be used in?‌
High quality water-dispersible Beta-Carotene is suitable for softgels, capsules, tablets, powder blends, stick packs, gummies, and functional beverage applications. Standard oil-soluble Beta-Carotene is also widely used in softgel and oily product formulations.
5.What purity level is typically available?‌
Premium grade Beta-Carotene for dietary supplement use is commonly produced at 96% high purity crystal form, and is also available in standardized 10% and 20% water-dispersible powder formats adapted for different product scenarios.

Looking for a Reliable Beta-Carotene Supplier?

As demand for daily foundational nutrition, eye health and antioxidant products continues to grow, ingredient quality, consistency, and supply reliability have become increasingly important for supplement brands and manufacturers. Nutrient Trail supplies high-purity, stable Beta-Carotene designed for dietary supplement, functional food, and beverage applications. Comprehensive technical documentation, including specifications, COA, and full quality-related information, is available to support your product development and full commercialization process.