Beta Carotene 1% CWS Powder
Product Specifications
DFI-556738
DFI-556738
| Description | |
|---|---|
| Appearance: | Yellow orange powder |
| Colour: | Value: 0.90% - 1.05% Nanometre: 448 |
| Country of Manufacture: | UK |
| Description: | An extract of beta-carotene standardised for colour strength with GM Free vegetable oil and fortified using the antioxidants Tocopherols and Rosemary extract, then spray dried on a Gum Acacia and Maltodextrin substrate to produce a powder in a water soluble format |
| E number: | E160a (i) |
| Ingredients: | Maltodextrin, Gum Acacia (E414) Vegetable Oil (GM Free Rapeseed Oil), E160a (i) Beta Carotene, Rosemary Extract (E392), DL Alpha Tocopherols E307, Silicon Dioxide E551 |
| Organoleptic test: | Passes |
| Packaging: | Food grade plastic bag in cardboard box |
| Raw Material Country of Origin: | France, UK, USA, Poland, China, Germany, Switzerland, India |
| Shelf life: | 18 months |
| Storage: | Store in a cool dry place, away from sunlight and strong odours |
| Usage Rate: | As required according to local legislation |
| Uses: | Food/ Beverage |
| Specifications | |
| Absorption: | 22 to 26 |
| Acid: | Approx 0.05% |
| Arsenic: | Max: 3ppm, mg/kg |
| Cadmium: | Max: 1ppm, mg/kg |
| Carotenoids Level: | Carotenoids other than beta carotene: Not more than 3.0% of total colouring matter |
| DEcmc: | <2.5 |
| Identification: | E160a (i) Beta Carotene |
| Lead: | Max: 2ppm, mg/kg |
| Mercury: | Max: 1ppm, mg/kg |
| Moisture: | Typically 5% |
| pH: | 4 to 5 |
| Sieve: | 100% passes |
| Sulphated ash: | Max: 0.1% |
| Microbiological | |
| Aerobic Plate Count: | Max: 1000cfu/g |
| Coliforms: | Max: 0cfu/g |
| Enterobacteriaceae: | Max: 0cfu/g |
| Escherichia Coli: | Max: 0cfu/g |
| Listeria: | Not detected in 25g |
| Moulds: | Max: 100cfu/g |
| Salmonella: | Not detected in 25g |
| Total Viable Count: | Max: 1000cfu/g |
| Yeasts: | Max: 100cfu/g |
Published Date: 2023-01-10 14:10:18
