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Category: coloring agents
US / EU / FDA / JECFA / FEMA / FLAVIS / Scholar / Patent Information:
Physical Properties:
| Appearance: | red to brownish red crystalline powder (est) |
| Assay: | 98.00 to 100.00 %
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| Food Chemicals Codex Listed: | No |
| Melting Point: | 182.00 to 183.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg
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| Boiling Point: | 654.00 to 657.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg
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| Flash Point: | 654.00 °F. TCC ( 345.56 °C. )
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| logP (o/w): | 14.764 (est) |
| Shelf Life: | 12.00 month(s) or longer if stored properly. |
| Storage: | store under nitrogen. |
| Storage: | refrigerate in tightly sealed containers. store under nitrogen. |
| air and light sensitive: | store protected from air and light. |
| Soluble in: |
| | alcohol | | | water, 1.072e-013 mg/L @ 25 °C (est) |
| Insoluble in: |
| | water |
Organoleptic Properties:
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| Odor and/or flavor descriptions from others (if found). |
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Cosmetic Information:
Suppliers:
| Alfa Biotechnology |
| For experimental / research use only. |
| beta-Carotene 98%
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| Allied Biotech |
| Altratene 1% WSC
Flavor: characteristic is a very versatile product, which has been serving the food segment for many years. Its range of yellow colour shades is used in products like custards, cake mixes, beverages, yogurts, soups, sauces etc. |
| Allied Biotech |
| Altratene 10% FT/RED
Flavor: characteristic is a high potency Beta-carotene emulsion with a reddish colour shade. |
| Allied Biotech |
| Altratene 10% FT/Yellow
Flavor: characteristic is amongst the most concentrated Beta Carotene emulsions on the market and is certainly a very stable emulsion. It provides a bright yellow colour shade for water based food applications. |
| Allied Biotech |
| Altratene 10% OS (-SF)
Flavor: characteristic is a low potency version of Altratene 30% OS (-SF). |
| Allied Biotech |
| Altratene 10% WSC
Flavor: characteristic provides a range of yellow-orange colour shades. Particularly popular amongst beverages manufacturers, but also used in many other types of applications. |
| Allied Biotech |
| Altratene 10% WSC/N
Flavor: characteristic provides a slightly more reddish colour shade than Altratene 10% WSC. |
| Allied Biotech |
| Altratene 2% FT-NR (Fluid Type - Non Ringing)
Flavor: characteristic is a new generation of emulsions from Allied, which provides a range of yellow colour shades. It is specifically targeted at any beverage manufacturer, who seeks to eliminate concerns about "ringing" issues. |
| Allied Biotech |
| Altratene 20% TG
Flavor: characteristic This Tablet Grade version of Beta-carotene is being used in multivitamins and other dietary supplements. |
| Allied Biotech |
| Altratene 22% OS-HS
Flavor: characteristic is a heat stabilized oil suspension of Beta-carotene. This formulation is aimed at applications that are subjected to high temperature processing conditions i.e. popcorn and frying oils. |
| Allied Biotech |
| Altratene 3% FT-NR
Flavor: characteristic is based on the same formulation technology as the 2% version, but with a higher potency. |
| Allied Biotech |
| Altratene 30% OS (-SF)
Flavor: characteristic is a suspension of Beta-carotene in vegetable oil and the most concentrated form on the market. It finds its way into a large array of applications i.e. margarine, dressings, soups, sauces, etc. |
| Allied Biotech |
| Altratene 5% EM
Flavor: characteristic is a very stable Beta-carotene emulsions on the market. Its excellent properties are aimed at any water based food application where a bright appealing yellow colour shade is desired. |
| Allied Biotech |
| Altratene 5% WSC
Flavor: characteristic combines all the benefits of Altratene 1% WSC in a more cost effective formulation. |
| Allied Biotech |
| Beta-Carotene
Odor: characteristic Use: In personal care and cosmetic products, Beta Carotene may be used in the formulation of bath products, after shave lotions, cleansing products, hair conditioners, shampoos, skin care products, sun tan products, and make up. Beta Carotene provides an orange color to cosmetics and may also enhance the appearance of dry or damaged skin by restoring suppleness and reducing flaking. |
| American International Chemical, LLC. |
| BETA CAROTENE 10% CWD
Odor: characteristic Use: Carocare® 10% CWS/S is a reddish, fine or granulated powder consisting of natural -Carotene, derived from Blakeslea trispora, and uniformly dispersed on a matrix of modified food starch with dl-alpha-tocopherol added as an antioxidant. The -Carotene used in the manufacture of this ingredient meets the current monographs of the United States Pharmacopeia and European Pharmacopeia. -Carotene is a carotenoid pigment, which is a precursor to Vitamin A in plants. |
| American International Chemical, LLC. |
| BETA CAROTENE 20% CWD
Odor: characterisitc Use: Carocare® 20% CWS/S-TG is a reddish, fine or granulated powder consisting of natural -Carotene, derived from Blakeslea trispora, and uniformly dispersed on a matrix of modified food starch with dl-alpha-tocopherol added as an antioxidant. The -Carotene used in the manufacture of this ingredient meets the current monographs of the United States Pharmacopeia and European Pharmacopeia. -Carotene is a carotenoid pigment, which is a precursor to Vitamin A in plants. |
| Astral Extracts |
| Carotene Coloring
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| AuNutra® Industries |
| beta-Carotene P.E.
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| BASF |
| beta-Carotene
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| BASF |
| Lucarotin®
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| Berjé |
| beta-Carotene
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| Media |
| BOC Sciences |
| For experimental / research use only. |
| beta-Carotene >98%
Odor: characteristic Use: Beta Carotene is an organic compound and classified as a terpenoid. It is a precursor (inactive form) of vitamin A. |
| Changsha Organic Herb |
| beta-Carotene
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| Charkit Chemical |
| BETA CAROTENE 20% GELATIN BEADLET
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| Chr. Hansen A/S |
| Annatto/Turmeric Blends
Flavor: characteristic Annatto and turmeric, derived from the naturally growing plants Bixa orellana and Curcuma longa respectively, can be combined as a color blend for use in the oil and fats industry.
Annatto/Turmeric blends are an increasing trend in the yellow fats market. Margarine producers around the world are becoming aware of the benefits, which includes cost savings, that this all-natural color solution offers.
Chr. Hansen can create a number of different shades, including a natural match of synthetic beta-carotene. |
| Chr. Hansen A/S |
| beta-Carotene
Flavor: characteristic Beta carotene is the most common pigment in the carotenoids family and is used extensively in confectionery, ice cream, dairy, beverages, and prepared foods. Beta carotene is a yellow-orange-red fat-soluble pigment found in many grains, plants, vegetables and fruits. It has the e-number E160a (in Europe). |
| Chr. Hansen A/S |
| Natural beta-Carotene
Flavor: characteristic Natural beta carotene – also commonly known as NBC - comes from Blakeslea Trispora - a fungus that has then been fermented. It consists of 98% beta carotene pigment. Natural beta carotene is labeled E160a in Europe. The shades range from bright yellow, over vivid orange to warm orange-red. |
| Dongguan Meiherb Biotech |
| Beta-Carotene Powder
Odor: characteristic Use: Beta-carotene is probably the most well known of the carotenoids, a phytonutrients family that represents of the one most widespread groups of naturally occurring pigments. It is one of the most abundant carotenoids in the North American diet as well as one of approximately 50 carotenoids known as "provitamin A"compounds, able to be converted in the body into retinol, an active form of vitamin A. |
| DSM Nutritional |
| Beta-Carotene
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| ECSA Chemicals |
| BETA-CAROTENE 1%
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| ECSA TRADE THE MOST UPDATED FINANCIAL PUBLICATION ON THE WORLD OF CHEMISTRY |
| ExtraSynthese |
| For experimental / research use only. |
| beta-Carotene UV ≥98%
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| Farbest-Tallman Foods |
| Beta-Carotene 30% Dispersion in Sunflower Oil
Flavor: bland Used as a coloring agent in fat based systems, primarily margarines and spreads. It is also used in dietary supplement applications as a Vitamin A source and/or for its antioxidant properties including softgel capsules. |
| Farbest-Tallman Foods |
| Synthetic Beta-carotene 22% HS HP Oil Dispersion
Flavor: bland Used as a coloring agent in fat based systems, primarily popping oils. |
| Farbest-Tallman Foods |
| ZMC Beta-carotene 1% CWS-K (Starch carrier)
Flavor: bland This product can be used as a yellow-orange coloring agent or as a Vitamin A source for beverages, baked goods, water based foods, breads, soups, and dairy foods. |
| Farbest-Tallman Foods |
| ZMC Beta-carotene 1% CWS-M (Gum Acacia carrier)
Flavor: bland This product can be used as a yellow coloring agent or as a Vitamin A source for beverages, baked goods and instant drink powders. |
| Farbest-Tallman Foods |
| ZMC Beta-carotene 10% CWS-OS (Starch carrier)
Flavor: bland This product can be used as a yellow-orange coloring agent or as a Vitamin A source for beverages, baked goods, water based foods, breads, soups, and dairy foods. |
| Farbest-Tallman Foods |
| ZMC Beta-carotene 10% TAB
Flavor: bland It is used as a Vitamin A source and/or for its antioxidant properties for tablet or hard-shell capsule preparations. |
| Farbest-Tallman Foods |
| ZMC Beta-carotene 20% TAB-S (Gelatin-Free, Starch carrier)
Flavor: bland It is used as a Vitamin A source and/or for its antioxidant properties for tablet or hard-shell capsule preparations This product is Gelatin Free. |
| Farbest-Tallman Foods |
| ZMC Beta-carotene 20% TAB
Flavor: bland It is used as a Vitamin A source and/or for its antioxidant properties for tablet or hard-shell capsule preparations. |
| Flavorchem |
| beta-Carotene
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| Foodchem International |
| beta-Carotene
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| Glentham Life Sciences |
| beta-Carotene
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| Graham Chemical |
| beta-Carotene
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| Indenta Group |
| beta-Carotene
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| Indis NV |
| For experimental / research use only. |
| Beta-Carotene (Natural, Cotonseed, etc.)
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| Jiangyin Healthway |
| beta-Carotene 1%, 10%, 20%, 30%
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| New functional food ingredients |
| Maypro Industries |
| beta-Carotene
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| Moellhausen |
| beta-CAROTENE 30% Natural
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| OQEMA |
| LanCos SCB-10
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| P.L. Thomas |
| Lyc-O-Beta®
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| Penta International |
| BETA-CAROTENE 20% POWDER (320,000 iu/g)
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| Penta International |
| BETA-CAROTENE USP - EP GRADE
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| Penta International |
| BETA-CAROTENE USP
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| Prinova |
| beta-Carotene
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| Qingdao Dacon Trading |
| beta-Carotene
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| Shaanxi Y-Herb Biotechnology |
| 1%-30% Vegetable Extract Powder Beta Carotene Carrot Extract Carotenoids Powder
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| Sinofi Food Ingredients |
| Beta Carotene
Odor: characteristic Use: Antioxidants, Nutrient, Dietary Supplement, Beverage Powder, Puddings, Ice Cream, Fruit Sauces, Dairy Products, Baking Food, Yogurt, Colorant, Vitamin A Precursor, Orange Beverages, Butter, Cheese, Oleomargarine, Fats and Oils, Processed Fruits, Fruit Juices, Infant Formulas, Cosmetics, Feed, Pharmaceutical. |
| Sinoway Industrial |
| For experimental / research use only. |
| beta-Carotene
(20% up, powder) |
| Zanos |
| Betacarotene 30%
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| Zanos |
| Betacarotene 98%
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| Zhong Ya Chemical |
| Beta-Carotene
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Safety Information:
| European information : |
| Most important hazard(s): | | None - None found. |
R 44 - Risk of explosion if heated under confinement. S 02 - Keep out of the reach of children. S 07 - Keep container tightly closed. S 15 - Keep away from heat. S 18 - Handle and open container with care.
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| Hazards identification |
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| Classification of the substance or mixture |
| GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS) |
| None found. |
| GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements |
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| Pictogram | |
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| Hazard statement(s) |
| None found. |
| Precautionary statement(s) |
| None found. |
| Oral/Parenteral Toxicity: |
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Not determined
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| Dermal Toxicity: |
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Not determined
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| Inhalation Toxicity: |
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Not determined
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Safety in Use Information:
| Category: | coloring agents |
| Recommendation for beta-carotene usage levels up to: | | | not for fragrance use.
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| Recommendation for beta-carotene flavor usage levels up to: |
| | not for flavor use.
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Safety References:
| European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) reference(s): |
Scientific Opinion on the re-evaluation of mixed carotenes (E 160a (i)) and beta-carotene (E 160a (ii)) as a food additive View page or View pdf |
Statement on the safety of ß-carotene use in heavy smokers View page or View pdf |
Safety of the proposed extension of use of synthetic ß-carotene [E 160a(i)] in foods for special medical purposes in young children View page or View pdf |
| EPI System: | View |
| ClinicalTrials.gov: | search |
| Daily Med: | search |
| Chemical Carcinogenesis Research Information System: | Search |
| AIDS Citations: | Search |
| Cancer Citations: | Search |
| Toxicology Citations: | Search |
| Carcinogenic Potency Database: | Search |
| EPA GENetic TOXicology: | Search |
| EPA Substance Registry Services (TSCA): | 7235-40-7 |
| EPA ACToR: | Toxicology Data |
| EPA Substance Registry Services (SRS): | Registry |
| Laboratory Chemical Safety Summary : | 5280489 |
| National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases: | Data |
| WGK Germany: | 1 |
| | 1,3,3-trimethyl-2-[(1E,3E,5E,7E,9E,11E,13E,15E,17E)-3,7,12,16-tetramethyl-18-(2,6,6-trimethylcyclohexen-1-yl)octadeca-1,3,5,7,9,11,13,15,17-nonaenyl]cyclohexene |
| Chemidplus: | 0007235407 |
| RTECS: | FI0329500 for cas# 7235-40-7 |
References:
| | 1,3,3-trimethyl-2-[(1E,3E,5E,7E,9E,11E,13E,15E,17E)-3,7,12,16-tetramethyl-18-(2,6,6-trimethylcyclohexen-1-yl)octadeca-1,3,5,7,9,11,13,15,17-nonaenyl]cyclohexene |
| NIST Chemistry WebBook: | Search Inchi |
| Canada Domestic Sub. List: | 7235-40-7 |
| Pubchem (cid): | 5280489 |
| Pubchem (sid): | 134987093 |
Other Information:
Potential Blenders and core components note
Potential Uses:
| | additives | |
| | cosmetic colorants | |
| | skin conditioning | |
Occurrence (nature, food, other): note
Synonyms:
| | altratene 1% WSC | | | altratene 10% FT/RED | | | altratene 10% FT/Yellow | | | altratene 10% OS (-SF) | | | altratene 10% WSC | | | altratene 10% WSC/N | | | altratene 2% FT-NR (fluid type - non ringing) | | | altratene 20% TG | | | altratene 22% OS-HS | | | altratene 3% FT-NR | | | altratene 30% OS (-SF) | | | altratene 5% EM | | | altratene 5% WSC | | | betacarotene | | | c.i. 40800 | | | c.i. 75130 | | all-E-b- | carotene | | beta,beta- | carotene | | trans-b- | carotene | | beta | carotene 10% CWD | | beta- | carotene 10% CWD | | beta | carotene 10% CWD/C orange | | beta- | carotene 20% powder (320,000 iu/g) | | synthetic beta- | carotene 22% HS HP oil dispersion | | beta- | carotene 30% dispersion in sunflower oil | | beta- | carotene 30% natural | | beta | carotene 30% OS | | | carotene base 80S | | beta- | carotene P.E. | | beta- | carotene USP | | | carrot color (carrot color base san-1624 51; liquid) | | | ci 40800 | | | ci 75130 | | | lucarotin | | | lyc-O-beta | | | natural yellow 26 | | | provatenol | | | rovimix b-carotene | | 1,1'-[(1E,3E,5E,7E,9E,11E,13E,15E,17E)-3,7,12,16- | tetramethyl-1,3,5,7,9,11,13,15,17-octadecanonaen-1,18-diyl]bis(2,6,6-trimethylcyclohexen) | | 1,1'-(3,7,12,16- | tetramethyl-1,3,5,7,9,11,13,15,17-octadecanonaene-1,18-diyl)bis(2,6,6-trimethylcyclohexene), (all E)- | | 1,1'-[(1E,3E,5E,7E,9E,11E,13E,15E,17E)-3,7,12,16- | tetramethyl-1,3,5,7,9,11,13,15,17-octadecanonaene-1,18-diyl]bis(2,6,6-trimethylcyclohexene) | | 1,1'-[(1E,3E,5E,7E,9E,11E,13E,15E,17E)-3,7,12,16- | tetramethyloctadeca-1,3,5,7,9,11,13,15,17-nonaene-1,18-diyl]bis(2,6,6-trimethylcyclohexene) | | 1,3,3- | trimethyl-2-[(1E,3E,5E,7E,9E,11E,13E,15E,17E)-3,7,12,16-tetramethyl-18-(2,6,6-trimethyl-1-cyclohexenyl)octadeca-1,3,5,7,9,11,13,15,17-nonaenyl]cyclohexene | | 1,3,3- | trimethyl-2-[(1E,3E,5E,7E,9E,11E,13E,15E,17E)-3,7,12,16-tetramethyl-18-(2,6,6-trimethylcyclohexen-1-yl)octadeca-1,3,5,7,9,11,13,15,17-nonaenyl]cyclohexene | | | ZMC beta-carotene 1% CWS-K (starch carrier) | | | ZMC beta-carotene 1% CWS-M (gum acacia carrier) | | | ZMC beta-carotene 10% CWS-OS (starch carrier) | | | ZMC beta-carotene 10% TAB | | | ZMC beta-carotene 20% TAB | | | ZMC beta-carotene 20% TAB-S (gelatin-free, starch carrier) |
Articles:
| Info: | Beta-carotene |
| PubMed: | Induced mutation in β-CAROTENE HYDROXYLASE results in accumulation of β-carotene and conversion of red to orange color in pepper fruit. |
| Info: | EVALUATION OF CERTAIN FOOD ADDITIVES AND CONTAMINANTS |
| PubMed: | Enzymatic production and in situ separation of natural β-ionone from β-carotene. |
| PubMed: | Carotenoid content impacts flavor acceptability in tomato (Solanum lycopersicum). |
| PubMed: | Serum alpha- and beta-carotene concentrations qualitatively respond to sustained carrot feeding. |
| PubMed: | Influence of thermal and dense-phase carbon dioxide pasteurization on physicochemical properties and flavor compounds in Hami melon juice. |
| PubMed: | Cleavage of beta,beta-carotene to flavor compounds by fungi. |
| PubMed: | A peroxidase from Lepista irina cleaves beta,beta-carotene to flavor compounds. |
| PubMed: | Increase in β-ionone, a carotenoid-derived volatile in zeaxanthin-biofortified sweet corn. |
| PubMed: | 1-methylcyclopropene effects on temporal changes of aroma volatiles and phytochemicals of fresh-cut cantaloupe. |
| PubMed: | Inhibition of citral degradation by oil-in-water nanoemulsions combined with antioxidants. |
| PubMed: | Effect of cis/trans isomerism of beta-carotene on the ratios of volatile compounds produced during oxidative degradation. |
| PubMed: | Kale carotenoids remain stable while flavor compounds respond to changes in sulfur fertility. |
| PubMed: | Cytosolic and plastoglobule-targeted carotenoid dioxygenases from Crocus sativus are both involved in beta-ionone release. |
| PubMed: | Comparative study on the antioxidant capacity and cholinesterase inhibitory activity of Citrus aurantifolia Swingle, C. aurantium L., and C. bergamia Risso and Poit. peel essential oils. |
| PubMed: | Biological activity and fatty acid composition of Caesar's mushroom. |
| PubMed: | Enhanced levels of the aroma and flavor compound S-linalool by metabolic engineering of the terpenoid pathway in tomato fruits. |
| PubMed: | [Effect of storage on the levels of ascorbic acid and beta-carotene in freeze dried red guava (Psidium guayava L.)]. |
| PubMed: | Relationships among dietary roasted soybeans, milk components, and spontaneous oxidized flavor of milk. |
| PubMed: | Volatile aroma components and antioxidant activities of the flavedo peel extract of unripe Shiikuwasha (Citrus depressa Hayata). |
| PubMed: | Identifying carotenoids and phenolic compounds in naranjilla (Solanum quitoense Lam. var. Puyo hybrid), an Andean fruit. |
| PubMed: | UV-B radiation impacts shoot tissue pigment composition in Allium fistulosum L. cultigens. |
| PubMed: | A review of fatty acid profiles and antioxidant content in grass-fed and grain-fed beef. |
| PubMed: | The tomato carotenoid cleavage dioxygenase 1 genes contribute to the formation of the flavor volatiles beta-ionone, pseudoionone, and geranylacetone. |
| PubMed: | Front-face fluorescence measurement of photosensitizers and lipid oxidation products during the photooxidation of butter. |
| PubMed: | Metabolism of carotenoids and apocarotenoids during ripening of raspberry fruit. |
| PubMed: | Antioxidant property of Decalepis hamiltonii Wight & Arn. |
| PubMed: | Effect of a tomato-based drink on markers of inflammation, immunomodulation, and oxidative stress. |
| PubMed: | Antioxidants in bakery products: a review. |
| PubMed: | [Panorama of the investigation on carotenoids in Brasil: perspectives and needs]. |
| PubMed: | Changes in carotenoids during processing and storage of foods. |
| PubMed: | A portfolio of plasmids for identification and analysis of carotenoid pathway enzymes: Adonis aestivalis as a case study. |
| PubMed: | Production of β-damascenone precursors in cell cultures of Vitis labruscana cv Concord grapes. |
| PubMed: | Chemical compositions and antioxidant/antimicrobial activities of various samples prepared from Schinus terebinthifolius leaves cultivated in Egypt. |
| PubMed: | Chemical composition of volatile extract and biological activities of volatile and less-volatile extracts of juniper berry (Juniperus drupacea L.) fruit. |
| PubMed: | Chemical composition of the volatile extract and antioxidant activities of the volatile and nonvolatile extracts of Egyptian corn silk (Zea mays L.). |
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