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Beta-carotene is the molecule that gives carrots their orange color. It's part of a class of chemicals called carotenoids, which are found in many fruits and vegetables, as well as some animal products, such as egg yolks. Biologically, beta-carotene is most important as a precursor of vitamin A. It also has antioxidant properties that may help prevent cancer and other diseases. Beta-carotene is also called provitamin because it can be converted into vitamin A in our body after oxidative cleavage by beta-carotene 15,150-dioxygenase. In plants, beta-carotene acts as an antioxidant and neutralizes singlet oxygen free radicals formed during photosynthesis.
Function:
1.In the field of food, besides anti-aging and improving immunity, β-carotene is also an important pigment and has been recognized as a nutritional food additive.
2. In the field of medicine, β-carotene is recognized as having anti-oxidation, anti-tumor, anti-aging effects, such as β-carotene can improve the immunity of AIDS patients.
Application:
1.Cosmetics field: β-carotene extract is rich in amino acids, vitamins, natural moisture factors, trace elements and other biologically active substances. Cosmetics (lipstick, kermes, etc.)
2. Feed additive β-carotene can improve the growth rate and meat quality of animals, improve the fecundity of cattle, horses and pigs, make fish and shrimp red, and make bird eggs darker.
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