Β-CAROTENE 5% EM K

β-CAROTENE 5% EM K is a liquid with a specific gravity of approx. 1.15 (20 °C). It consists of β-CAROTENE dissolved in Medium Chain Triglycerides which is finely emulsified in an Invert Sugar Syrup with Sugar Ester as an emulsifier. dl-α-Tocopherol is added as an antioxidant, Pectin as a stabilizer. β-CAROTENE 5% EM K can be used as a nutrient or colour in food applications including food/dietary supplements and as colouring matter in pharmaceutical preparations. It provides natural colouring and acts as a provitamin A to various food products. β-CAROTENE 5% EM K is dispersible in water at any ratio, yielding yellow colorations. It is especially sensitive to heat and has a shelf life of 18 months when stored below 15 °C.