Vitaron K

(2% beta-carotene water solution).

Product Specification

VITARON K

Basic Information

Empirical formula: С40Н56

Molecular weight: 536.9 g/mol

Chemical denomination: β- Carotene

Synonyms: Provitamin А

Description:

Water solution of red or reddish-brown colour with a faint odour of boiled carrot. The solution contains beta-carotene, Vitamin E, Vitamin C and water.

Beta-carotene is sensitive to atmospheric oxygen and daylight (UV-light) exposure.

Content:

Quantitative content of beta-carotene is min 2%.

Microbial purity: according to specification.

Product specification:

Conforms to the manufacturer’s specification.

Conforms to the Unified Sanitary Epidemiological and Hygienic Requirements for Goods Subject to Sanitary and Epidemiological Supervision.

Meets the requirements of the European Pharmacopoeia “Beta-carotene” and monograph of the Food Chemicals Codex “β-carotene”, as well as purity requirements of the Directive 2008/128/ЕС (Е160а).

Application:

Beta-carotene is applied as a natural FCF and a source of provitamin A, vitamin E and C to fortify food, food products, specialized products and drinks with these micronutrients.

May be used as a coloring agent for preparation of confectionery, pasta, mayonnaise, dairy products, cheese, ice-cream and other food products.

Safety analysis:

Toxic agents:

Lead – 0,015 mg/kg

Cadmium – <0,005 mg/kg

Arsenium – <0,05 mg/kg

Mercury – <0,01 mg/kg

Storage conditions and shelf life (exp.):

Store in the original packaging in a dry, cool, shadowed place at a temperature of 5°С to 20ºС. The shelf life is 24 months from the date of manufacture.