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Beta Carotene
What is Beta Carotene?
Beta carotene is a pro-vitamin A carotenoid naturally found in colorful vegetables and fruits. It is used in cereals, chips, dry cheese blends, crackers, frostings, bakery products, beverages, candies and fillings as a:
- Natural orange/yellow colorant
- Nutritional fortifier
- Antioxidant and stabilizer
Commercially, it’s available in two main forms:
- Water-soluble
- Oil-soluble