Beta-Carotene
Divi’s extensive portfolio for coloration and fortification
About Beta-Carotene
Beta-carotene, a carotenoid naturally found in many green leafy and yellow plants, is a fat soluble, yellow-orange pigment with two major functions:
- Fortification: Beta-carotene is a provitamin A, a precursor to the production of vitamin A in the body, and as such a safe source of vitamin A. It supports immune function, eye, skin and cardiovascular health. It also demonstrates strong antioxidant properties.
- Coloration: Beta-carotene is used as healthy color in a variety of dietary supplement, food and beverage applications.
Divi’s nature-identical Beta-Carotene
As an expert in chemical synthesis and microencapsulation, Divi’s offers a variety of stable, synthetic and natural beta-carotene product forms for use in fortification and coloration.
Our portfolio includes spray dried powders, microencapsulated beadlets, mini beadlets, liquid suspensions and emulsions, as well as CaroQuick and CaroClear forms for powder or transparent beverages.
Divi’s Beta-Carotene offers superior performance in many applications:
- Excellent uniformity
- Superior stability in both liquid and dry applications
- pH stability from 3 to 7
Micro-encapsulated beta-carotene for fine powders
For superior uniformity in fine powders like premixes, Divi’s developed Mini-Beads, which are about 30% finer than regular beadlets, thanks to an exclusive micro-encapsulation process.
Silicon dioxide-free beta-carotene for supplements, foods and beverages
To help our customers target consumer demand for additive-free supplements, food and beverages, our range also includes silicon dioxide-free product forms.
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Quick dispersible beta-carotene for powder beverages
Divi’s unique CaroQuik beadlets are designed to enhance rapid, cold water dispersion of fortified powder beverages. Due to their innovative formulation, these specialty carotenoid beadlets improve powder beverage dissolution times. They offer fortification and color features for application in today’s popular sticks, dispersion caps and powder canister packaging.
Bright color for transparent beverages
An increasing number of consumers consciously choose more natural diet. Divi’s CaroClear Beta-Carotene is a nature-identical colorant that can be used to color clear and transparent beverages, such as flavored waters and soft drinks, but also energy and sports drinks. The result is a bright, transparent color that makes beverages very appealing to consumers. Divi’s CaroClear Beta-Carotene is taste neutral and shows excellent stability in applications
Divi’s natural Beta-Carotene
Divi’s offers natural beta-carotene produced by fermentation of Blakeslea Trispora. The product forms include powder, beadlets, emulsion and suspension for a range of applications in foods, beverages and dietary supplements.
Our natural Beta-Carotene portfolio recently expanded with the addition of CaroNat, produced from carrot juice concentrate.
Naturally sourced coloration for clean labels
Consumers are highly concerned about the effects of artificial dyes on health and are looking for more natural options. CaroNat is made of plant-sourced ingredients only and helps food marketers in their transition to clean labels.
CaroNat is a naturally sourced food ingredient made of carrot juice concentrate. It inherently contains Beta-Carotene and is used for dark yellow to orange coloration of a variety of foods and beverages. Divi’s innovative production process provides the stabilization of this natural ingredient in a silicon-dioxide free powder form for easy handling and excellent stability in applications.
No seasonal variations for constant availability
CaroNat is available throughout the year thanks to a production process which overcomes seasonal variations.
Fresh carrots are harvested and immediately processed to stable carrot juice concentrate. At a later stage, the concentrate is transformed into CaroNat fine powder.
The composition of CaroNat, based only on natural, plant-based ingredients, allows claims such as no artificial color/ingredient, vegetarian, vegan.
CaroNat offers superior performance in many applications:
- Natural dark yellow to orange coloration
- Easy handling thanks to stabilized powder form
- Consistent color shade in food preparations due to equalization of natural Beta-Carotene content
- Superior stability during processes such as pasteurization, baking etc.
- Good dispersibility in beverage applications
- Desirable appearance of final products
We offer case studies for the use of CaroCare in a wide range of applications. Contact us to request CaroNat application sheets.
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A variety of applications
Divi’s Beta-Carotene can be used in a wide range of applications. These include, but are not limited to:
Supplements
Tablets
Effervescent tablets
Powders
Hard-shell capsules
Soft-gelatin capsules
Gummies
Beverages
Fruit juices
Vegetable juices
Smoothies
Soft drinks
Energy drinks
Sports drinks
Flavored water
Powdered drinks
Dairy
Yogurt
Yogurt smoothies
Cheese
Buttercream
Whipped topping
Bakery
Croissants
Cakes
Rolls
Cookies
Fruit filling
Bread
CONFECTIONARY
Gummies
Hard candies
Glazes
Frozen Desserts
Ice cream
Low fat ice cream
Water ice
Frozen dairy desserts
Fats/Oils
Margarines
Oil spreads
Oils
UHT oils
Savory
Soups
Crakers
Pasta
Sausages
Chips
Tailor-made solutions for specific needs
At Divi’s Nutraceuticals, we listen to our customers and understand their needs. We offer versatile and personalized solutions to help them achieve their objectives in terms of innovation and product development. In addition to our extensive beta-carotene portfolio, we can adapt our product formulations and solution concentrations to fit the individual needs of our customers.
Divi’s Beta-Carotene Portfolio
- Product forms: spray-dried powders, microencapsulated beadlets, liquid suspensions and emulsions
- Matrix (or carrier) variation in each product form supports specific application functions: water or oil dispersibility use in dry blends
Beta-Carotene
| Dispersibility | Function | Application | |||||||
| Product name | Product Code | Cold Water Dispersible | Oil Dispersible | Coloration | Fortification | Beverages | Food | Tablets & Hard-shell Capsules | Soft-gelatin Capsules |
Beta-Carotene 1% SDSpray-dried powder | HNBC01A | x | x | x | x | ||||
Beta-Carotene 1% SD/SFSpray-dried silicon dioxide free powder | HNBC01R | x | x | x | x | ||||
CaroClear Beta-Carotene 1% SD/CSpray-dried powder | HNBC01H | x | x | x | x | ||||
CaroQuik Beta-Carotene 1% SD/QSpray-dried quick dispersible powder | HNBC01L | x | x | x | x | ||||
Beta-Carotene 5% ColorSpray-dried powder | HNBC05A | x | x | x | |||||
Beta-Carotene 7.5% DC/AFDirectly compressible starch beadlets | HNBC07C | x | x | x | x | ||||
Beta-Carotene 10% DGStarch beadlets | HNBC10A | x | x | x | x | x | |||
Beta-Carotene 10% DCDirectly compressible beadlets | HNBC01B | x | x | ||||||
Beta-Carotene 10% DC/AFDirectly compressible starch beadlets | HNB10C | x | x | x | x | ||||
Beta-Carotene 10% DG/FFish-gelatin beadlets | HNBC10D | x | x | x | x | x | |||
CaroQuik Beta-Carotene 10% DG/QQuick dispersible beadlets | HNBC10M | x | x | x | x | x | |||
Beta-Carotene 15% DGStarch mini beadlets | HNBC15D | x | x | x | |||||
Beta-Carotene 20% DCDirectly compressible beadlets | HNBC20A | x | x | ||||||
Beta-Carotene 20% DC/AFDirectly compressible starch beadlets | HNBC20B | x | x | x | x | ||||
Beta-Carotene 20% DC/BDirectly compressible bovine-gelatin beadlets | HNBC20H | x | x | ||||||
Beta-Carotene 10% SunSuspension in sunflower oil | HNBC10G | x | x | x | x | x | |||
Beta-Carotene 11% SoySuspension in soybean oil | HNBC11A | x | x | x | x | x | |||
Beta-Carotene 22% LFSuspension in corn oil | HNBC22A | x | x | x | x | x | |||
Beta-Carotene 25% LFSuspension in corn oil | HNBC25A | x | x | x | x | x | |||
Beta-Carotene 30%Suspension in corn oil | HNBC30A | x | x | x | x | x | |||
Beta-Carotene 30% SunSuspension in sunflower oil | HNBC30C | x | x | x | x | x | |||
Beta-Carotene 1% Emulsion | HNBC01C | x | x | x | x | ||||
Beta-Carotene 2% Emulsion | HNBC02A | x | x | x | x | ||||
Beta-Carotene 5% Emulsion B | HNBC05C | x | x | x | x | x | |||
Beta-Carotene 10% Emulsion R | HNBC10F | x | x | x | x | x | |||
Beta-Carotene
Beta-Carotene 1% SD (HNBC01A) Spray-Dried Powder
- Dispersibility: Cold Water Dispersible
- Function: Coloration
- Application: Beverages, Food
Beta-Carotene 1% SD/SF (HNBC01R) Spray-Dried Silicon Dioxide Free Powder
- Dispersibility: Cold Water Dispersible
- Function: Coloration
- Application: Beverages, Food
CaroClear Beta-Carotene 1% SD/C (HNBC01H) Spray-Dried Powder
- Dispersibility: Cold Water Dispersible
- Function: Coloration
- Application: Beverages, Food
CaroQuik Beta-Carotene 1% SD/Q (HNBC01L) Spray-Dried Quick Dispersable Powder
- Dispersibility: Cold Water Dispersible
- Function: Coloration
- Application: Beverages, Food
Beta-Carotene 5% Color (HNBC05A) Spray-Dried Powder
- Dispersibility: Cold Water Dispersible
- Function: Coloration
- Application: Food
Beta-Carotene 7.5% DC/AF (HNBC07C) Directly Compressible Starch Beadlets
- Dispersibility: Cold Water Dispersible
- Function: Fortification
- Application: Food, Tablets and Hard-Shell Capsules
Beta-Carotene 10% DG (HNBC10A) Starch Beadlets
- Dispersibility: Cold Water Dispersible
- Function: Coloration, Fortification
- Application: Beverages, Food
Beta-Carotene 10% DC (HNBC01B) Starch Beadlets
- Dispersibility:
- Function: Fortification
- Application: Tablets and Hard-Shell Capsules
Beta-Carotene 10% DC/AF (HNBC10C) Directly Compressible Starch Beadlets
- Dispersibility: Cold Water Dispersible
- Function: Fortification
- Application: Food, Tablets and Hard-Shell Capsules
Beta-Carotene 10% DG/F (HNBC01D) Fish-Gelatin Beadlets
- Dispersibility: Cold Water Dispersible
- Function: Coloration, Fortification
- Application: Beverages, Food
CaroQuik Beta-Carotene 10% DG/Q (HNBC10M) Quick Dispersible Beadlets
- Dispersibility: Cold Water Dispersible
- Function: Coloration, Fortification
- Application: Food, Beverages
Beta-Carotene 15% DG (HNBC15D) Starch Mini Beadlets
- Dispersibility: Cold Water Dispersible
- Function: Fortification
- Application: Food
Beta-Carotene 20% DC (HNBC20A) Directly Compressible Beadlets
- Dispersibility:
- Function: Fortification
- Application: Tablets and Hard-Shell Capsules
Beta-Carotene 20% DC/AF (HNBC20B) Directly Compressible Starch Beadlets
- Dispersibility: Cold Water Dispersible
- Function: Fortification
- Application: Food, Tablets and Hard-Shell Capsules
Beta-Carotene 20% DC/B (HNBC20H) Directly Compressible Bovine-Gelatin Beadlets
- Dispersibility:
- Function: Fortification
- Application: Tablets and Hard-Shell Capsules
Beta-Carotene 10% Sun (HNBC10G) Suspension in Sunflower Oil
- Dispersibility: Oil Dispersible
- Function: Coloration, Fortification
- Application: Food, Soft-Gelatin Capsules
Beta-Carotene 11% Soy (HNBC11A) Suspension in Soybean Oil
- Dispersibility: Oil Dispersible
- Function: Coloration, Fortification
- Application: Food, Soft-Gelatin Capsules
Beta-Carotene 22% LF (HNBC22A) Suspension in Corn Oil
- Dispersibility: Oil Dispersible
- Function: Coloration, Fortification
- Application: Food, Soft-Gelatin Capsules
Beta-Carotene 25% LF (HNBC25A) Suspension in Corn Oil
- Dispersibility: Oil Dispersible
- Function: Coloration, Fortification
- Application: Food, Soft-Gelatin Capsules
Beta-Carotene 30% (HNBC30A) Suspension in Corn Oil
- Dispersibility: Oil Dispersible
- Function: Coloration, Fortification
- Application: Food, Soft-Gelatin Capsules
Beta-Carotene 30% Sun (HNBC30C) Suspension in Sunflower Oil
- Dispersibility: Oil Dispersible
- Function: Coloration, Fortification
- Application: Food, Soft-Gelatin Capsules
Beta-Carotene 1% Emulsion (HNBC01C)
- Dispersibility: Cold Water Dispersible
- Function: Fortification
- Application: Beverages, Food
Beta-Carotene 2% Emulsion (HNBC02A)
- Dispersibility: Cold Water Dispersible
- Function: Fortification
- Application: Beverages, Food
Beta-Carotene 5% Emulsion B (HNBC05C)
- Dispersibility: Cold Water Dispersible
- Function: Coloration, Fortification
- Application: Beverages, Food
Beta-Carotene 10% Emulsion R (HNBC10F)
- Dispersibility: Cold Water Dispersible
- Function: Coloration, Fortification
- Application: Beverages, Food
Divi’s Natural Beta-Carotene Portfolio
- Source: microalgae Blakeslea Trispora
- Product forms: spray dried powders, microencapsulated beadlets, liquid suspensions and emulsions
- Matrix (or carrier) variation in each product form supports specific application functions: water or oil dispersibility, use in dry blends
Natural Beta-Carotene (microalgae Blakeslea Trispora)
| Dispersibility | Function | Application | |||||||
| Product name | Product Code | Cold Water Dispersible | Oil Dispersible | Coloration | Fortification | Beverages | Food | Tablets & Hard-shell Capsules | Soft-gelatin Capsules |
Beta-Carotene 1% SD/NNatural spray-dried powder | HNBC01D | x | x | x | x | ||||
Beta-Carotene 10% DG/NNatural dispersible grade beadlets | HNBC10H | x | x | x | x | x | |||
Beta-Carotene 20% DC/AFNNatural directly compressible starch beadlets | HNBC20E | x | x | x | x | ||||
Beta-Carotene 2% Emulsion/NNatural emulsion | HNBC02E | x | x | x | x | ||||
Beta-Carotene 30% Sun/NNatural suspension in sunflower oil | HNBC30G | x | x | x | x | x | |||
Natural Beta-Carotene
Beta-Carotene 1% SD/N (HNBC01D) Natural Spray-Dried Powder
- Dispersibility: Cold Water Dispersible
- Function: Coloration
- Application: Beverages, Food
Beta-Carotene 10% DG/N (HNBC10H) Natural Dispersible Grade Beadlets
- Dispersibility: Cold Water Dispersible
- Function: Coloration, Fortification
- Application: Beverages, Food
Beta-Carotene 20% DC/AFN (HNBC20E) Natural Directly Compressible Starch Beadlets
- Dispersibility: Cold Water Dispersible
- Function: Fortification
- Application: Food, Tablets and Hard-Shell Capsules
Beta-Carotene 2% Emulsion/N (HNBC02E) Natural Emulsion
- Dispersibility: Cold Water Dispersible
- Function: Coloration
- Application: Beverages, Food
Beta-Carotene 30% Sun/N (HNBC30G) Natural Suspension in Sunflower Oil
- Dispersibility: Oil Dispersible
- Function: Coloration, Fortification
- Application: Food, Soft-Gelatin Capsules
Divi’s Natural Beta-Carotene Portfolio
- Source: carrot juice concentrate
Product form: spray-dried powder
Natural Beta-Carotene (carrot juice concentrate)
| Dispersibility | Function | Application | |||||||
| Product name | Product Code | Cold Water Dispersible | Oil Dispersible | Coloration | Fortification | Beverages | Food | Tablets & Hard-shell Capsules | Soft-gelatin Capsules |
CaroNat 0.2% SD/SF Natural spray-dried silicon-free powder | HNBC00E | x | x | x | x | ||||
Natural Beta-Carotene (carrot juice concentrate)
CaroNat 0.2% SD/SF (HNBC00E) Natural Spray-Dried Silicon-Free Powder
- Dispersibility: Cold Water Dispersible
- Function: Coloration
- Application: Beverages, Food
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Press Release: Divi’s Nutraceuticals launches CaroNat for natural food and beverage coloration
Divi's Nutraceuticals launches CaroNat, a naturally sourced food ingredient intended for the dark yellow to orange coloration of a variety of foods and beverages. CaroNat is made from concentrated carrot juice and inherently contains beta-carotene. Consisting only of...
