| Color |
yellow to orange |
| Source |
Beet Root |
| Solubility |
Water and oil, water dispersible |
| Stability |
It is quite stable in varied heat
light and pH
Most stable in pH range 2.0 - 14.0 |
| Applications |
Beverages, Frozen foods, Fruit
ffillings, Candies, Baked goods |
| Storage |
Cool, dry, dark( below 25 °C) |
Beta-Carotene is a carrier of vitamin A and imparts an orange-yellow color
to food. Most beta-carotene is derived from algae or is synthesized. It is
oil-soluble but can be made into a water-dispersible emulsion.
