contains all CO2-soluble lipohilic components

Raw material:
Daucus carota - Roots, from ecological farming

Production:
By supercritical fluid extraction with natural carbon dioxide, no solvent residues, no inorganic salts, no heavy metals, no reproducible microorganisms [1]. The extract is standardized with sunflower oil (organic) and stabilized with natural FLAVEX Rosemary Antioxidant (organic).

Extract:
At room temperature red liquid oil with a light sweet carrot smell

D/E-Ratio:
6,5 - 8,0 kg raw material yield 1 kg product.

Declaration:
INCI-Name (CTFA):   Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, CAS-No. 8001-21-6, EINECS-No. 232-273-9 and  Daucus Carota (Carrot) Root Extract, CAS-No. 84929-61-3, EINECS-No. 284-545-1 and Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract, CAS-No. 84604-14-8, EINECS-No. 283-291-9

Ingredients:
0,34 -0,38 % total carotenes calculated as beta-carotene corresponding to 5500 - 6500 i.U. provitamin A, alpha, beta-, gamma-, delta-, epsilon-carotene in natural isomerical distribution, lycopine, traces of essential and fatty oil, lipophilic flavones, sunflower oil.

Application:
In cosmetics,  for sun protection cremes, in food and supplements as colouring and active ingredient. Carotenes act as free radical scavengers and provide provitamin A activity. They have immuno-enhancing properties and positive effect in case of cardiovascular problems. They prevent muscular degradation, decrease the risk of cataract formation and protect against some types of cancer. [2]

Naturalness:
The product is 100 % natural, stabilized with natural rosemary antioxidant (organic), it contains apart from the sunflower oil (organic) no carriers and no other technical adjuncts.

Stability:
Closed pack under cool and dry storage conditions and exclusion of ligth at least of 2 years.

[1] Manninen P., Häivälä E., Sarimo S., Kallio H. : Z. Lebens Unters Forsch A (1997) 204: 202-205
[2] Sharma K.D. , Karki S. , Thakur N.S., Attri S. : J Food Science Technology  DOI 10.1007/s13197-011-0310-7, published online 18 March 2011

These data are given for customer´s information only to the best of our knowledge but under exemption of liability especially regarding infringement of or prejudice to third party rights through the use of this product. This information is not a substitute for prior tests demonstrating the suitability of the product for the intended use. Users are responsible for ensuring the compliance with the applicable legislation. The concentrated FLAVEX extracts are raw materials for product formulation. Hence they are not intended for direct consumption in food and for undiluted topical application in cosmetics, perfumery and aromatherapy. Keep away from children.

Version 66.409.01, 13.04.2011

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