Is earthen unmixed pond culture technology for Dunaliella, the only way to beat high natural ß-carotene prices ?
Published:July 23, 2012
Summary
Beta carotene – Product forms and Markets Beta-carotene is currently utilized for a wide range of applications like nutritional supplement, agent for food fortification, as animal feed, food colorant etc. The high demand for b-carotene led to the development of its synthetic alternative. Considering its safety as food additive and better biological properties, natural beta-carotene is va...
There are much more efficient ways of producing natural B-carotene, but B-carotene is one of more than 600 carotenoids . For more efficient absorption a fuller spectrum of carotenoids is a better option to suit divers metabolic presentations, all of which are not the same in each individual. In some cases B-Carotene is actually harmful as a singular product as it will and can effect pigmentation in groups of individuals. A huge production scenario already exists for carotenoids naturally, it is better and more efficient to approach this end of the carotenoids's natural production process for natural utilization and extraction.