Beat-carotene
What is Beat-carotene?
Beta-carotene is a pigment found naturally in many fruits and vegetables, giving them orange and yellow colors. It can be synthesized in a lab or extracted from sources like algae or carrots. In the body, beta-carotene is converted into vitamin A.
Is Beat-carotene vegan?
Beat-carotene is not animal-derived. Products that contain it can still include other animal-derived ingredients, so check the full ingredient list.
Is Beat-carotene a major allergen?
Not a major allergen.
What is Beat-carotene used for?
Manufacturers add beta-carotene primarily as a colorant, providing yellow to orange hues in foods like candy, margarine, and baked goods.
Is Beat-carotene safe?
Beta-carotene is Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use as a food additive.
Why it's used
Manufacturers add beta-carotene primarily as a colorant, providing yellow to orange hues in foods like candy, margarine, and baked goods. It is also used to fortify foods with vitamin A, such as cereals and dairy products.
Health notes
Beta-carotene is Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use as a food additive. It is a precursor to vitamin A, essential for vision, immune function, and skin health. High intakes from food sources are not associated with toxicity, but supplements of beta-carotene have been linked to increased lung cancer risk in smokers. JECFA and EFSA have evaluated beta-carotene.
Allergen info
Not a major allergen.
Foods that contain Beat-carotene
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Joseph Seviroli Inc
Tortellini With Meat
High in sodium — 20% DV per serving
236kcal
10.2Protein
7.1Fat
31.5Carbs
Ferrara Candy Company
Gummy Worms, Real Fruit Juice
316kcal
7.9Protein
0Fat
73.7Carbs
Pervine Foods LLC
Bars, Peanut Butter
High in saturated fat — 20% DV per serving
413kcal
34.8Protein
17.4Fat
30.4Carbs
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