beta-Carotene

Beta-carotene (C40H56) is one of the carotenoids and an orange-soluble fat-soluble compound. It is the most common and stable natural pigment in nature. Many natural foods such as green vegetables, sweet potatoes, carrots, spinach, papaya, mango, etc., are rich in beta-carotene. Beta-carotene is an antioxidant that has detoxification effect and is an indispensable nutrient for maintaining human health. It has significant functions in anti-cancer, prevention of cardiovascular diseases, cataracts and anti-oxidation, and thus prevents aging and aging. Multiple degenerative diseases

nature

Appearance traits: reddish purple to dark red crystalline powder, slightly specific odor.
Solubility: Soluble in acetone, chloroform, petroleum ether, benzene and vegetable oil, insoluble in water, propylene glycol and glycerin, insoluble in methanol and ethanol.
Melting point: 176-184 °C (dec.)
Flash point: 103 °C
Solubility: hexane: 100 μg/mL, soluble

use

Use one: mainly used in food, health care products and medicines
Use 2: Eat orange pigment; nutritional fortifier. Mainly used in margarine, noodles, pastries, beverages and health foods.
Use 3: As a nutritional enhancer and food coloring agent. China's regulations can be used for all types of food, according to the needs of production.
Use 4: As a feed vitamin supplement and colorant.
Use five: nutritional supplements and pigments. According to the "Sanitary Standards for the Use of Food Nutrition Enhancers (1993)" promulgated by the Ministry of Health of China, it can be used for cream and puffed foods, with a maximum use of 0.2g/kg. The physiological action of 0.6 μg of this product is equivalent to 1 international unit (I·U·) of vitamin A. It is widely used as a yellow pigment instead of an oil-soluble tar pigment, such as cream, cheese, mayonnaise, etc., which are originally contained in carotene, and is widely used in other edible fats, margarines, shortenings, pastries, breads, and the like. When used in oily foods, it is often dissolved in edible oils or suspensions such as cottonseed oil (content 30%). After dilution, even if used, it can prevent the oxidation of β-carotene. An antioxidant such as α-tocopherol, stearoyl ascorbate or BHA is generally added. It is used in a small amount of pigment, such as 1.37 mg/kg for margarine. It can be used in combination with vitamin C in juice to improve stability.
Use six: drugs. Feed and food additives. Nutritional supplements and pigments

nutrient content

The molecular structure of β-carotene is equivalent to two molecules of vitamin A. After entering the body, it acts as an enzyme in the liver and small intestine mucosa, 50% of which becomes vitamin A, which has the effect of nourishing the liver and clearing the eye, and can treat night blindness; Liyu wide-intestine carrot contains plant fiber, has strong water absorption, and is easy to expand in the intestine. It is a "filling substance" in the intestine, which can strengthen the intestinal peristalsis, thereby benefiting the wide intestine and laxative anti-cancer; Vitamin A is an essential substance for the normal growth and development of bones, which is helpful for cell proliferation and growth. It is an important factor in the growth of the body and plays an important role in promoting the growth and development of infants and young children. Enhancing the immune function of carotene into vitamin A helps Enhancing the body's immune function can play an important role in preventing epithelial cell carcinogenesis. The lignin in carrots can also be increased, indirectly destroying cancer cells; hypoglycemic and lipid-lowering carrots also contain hypoglycemic substances, which are good foods for diabetics, and some of the components contained in them, such as quercetin and bismuth phenol, can be increased. Coronary blood flow, lowering blood lipids, promoting the synthesis of adrenaline, as well as antihypertensive and cardiotonic effects, is a good therapeutic food for patients with hypertension and coronary heart disease.

efficacy

1, like natural eye drops, help maintain the lubrication and transparency of the cornea, and promote the health of the eyes.
2, is one of the most effective antioxidants against free radicals.
3. Strengthen the immune system and enhance resistance.
4. Prevent cancer and reduce the chances of oral cancer, breast cancer, cervical cancer and lung cancer.
5, prevention of cataracts, help to protect the fiber part of the eye crystal.
6, prevention of cardiovascular disease.
7, into vitamin A, to help maintain the normalization of the skin and organ cavity mucosal system.
8, enhance the reproductive system and urinary system function, improve sperm motility, prevent prostate disease.
9. Improve and strengthen the function of the respiratory system.
10. Anti-aging. Beta carotene can also act as an antioxidant in the body's normal metabolism, helping cells slow down the aging process.