FICHA TECNICA BETACAROTENO Lucarotin 1 CWD Y

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Lucarotin® 1 CWD/Y

Chemical names of active ingredient


Beta-carotene, provitamin A

CAS-No. 7235-40-7
EINECS-No. 230-636-6
C40H56 Molar mass 536.9 g/mol
PRD-No.
30249105* Monographs
The active ingredient of Lucarotin 1 CWD/Y meets
* The product is kosher. the requirements of the current “Beta-Carotene”
Ph. Eur. monograph and “-Carotene” mono-
Article graph FCC 8 effective from June 1st 2012. Further­
52574132 20 kg bag in box more the active ingredient of Lucarotin 1 CWD/Y
(E160a (i)) complies with the EU regulation laying
down specifications for food additives.
Country of origin
Germany Regulations
Beta-carotene is approved for use as a food
Description colorant and as a provitamin A source in most
Free-flowing, low-dust, red-orange powder with countries. However, specific regulations on the
a mild characteristic odor. ingredients used in the respective countries and
for the intended use have to be observed.
Composition
Ingredients in descending order of weight: Bulk density
glucose syrup, modified starch, medium-chain 0.5 – 0.65 g/ml
triglycerides, sodium ascorbate, beta-carotene,
DL-alpha-tocopherol, tricalcium phosphate. Stability
The product is stabilized with DL--tocopherol
Solubility (E307) and sodium ascorbate (E301). Stored
The product can be scattered into stirred cold water, in its unopened original packaging at room
to obtain a fine dispersion (CWD = cold-water temperature (max. 25 °C), it is stable for at least
dispersible) with a yellow color (Y = yellow). 24 months.
Specification Storage/Handling
Assay min. 1% The product is sensitive to atmospheric oxygen,
light, heat, and moisture. It should therefore be
For further information see separate document: stored in the tightly sealed, lightproof packaging
“Standard Specification” (not for regulatory in a cool place. Once opened, it is recommended
purposes) available via BASF’s WorldAccount: to use the remaining contents as quickly as possible.
https://worldaccount.basf.com (registered access).

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Applications
Dietary supplements:
Lucarotin 1 CWD/Y is excellent for use as a colorant
in sugar-coated tablets, syrups, and emulsions.
It can be included in instant-drink granules as
provitamin A.

Food products:
Lucarotin 1 CWD/Y is particularly suitable as a
colorant in instant-drink powders, confectionery,
candied fruit, biscuits, chewing gum, ice cream,
custard powder, soup powders, pickle liquor,
fermented milk products, etc., as well as fruit
beverages and lemonades.

Note
Lucarotin 1 CWD/Y must be handled in accordance
with the Safety Data Sheet.

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January 2013

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