E160a Carotene
There are a lots of carotenes variation, and a lot of them was extracted from fungi, plants, vegetable, and fruits. Fun facts: some carotenes was also produced synthetically. Carotenes have four (i) number variation avaiable in market depending on the source, and was excellent with heat, pH, and light.
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Dairy Products: It is used in products like butter, margarine, and cheese to give a rich, natural yellow color.
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Beverages: E160a Carotene is used in fruit juices, soft drinks, and beverages to provide a yellow-orange hue.
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Baked Goods: It may be used in cakes, muffins, and pastries to add a natural yellow color.
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Soups and Sauces: E160a Carotene can be used in soups and sauces to provide a warm, yellowish color.
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Desserts: It is added to custards, puddings, and ice creams to achieve a creamy, yellow appearance.
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Snack Foods: E160a Carotene is used in various snack products to give a golden or orange-yellow color.
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Confectionery: It may be used in candies, gummies, and sweets to add a natural yellow-orange hue.
The primary function of E160a Carotene is as a natural food coloring agent. Its main purpose is to add yellow to orange-yellow colors to food products, enhancing their appearance and visual appeal. Besides its color function, it also acts as a source of provitamin A, providing some nutritional value.
- Storage :
- Cold-dry Storage
- Well Ventilated Area
- Protect from The Light
- Packaging: 20-25 Kg/ Pale