Beta Carotene CWS Powder
Lifeworth supplies beta carotene CWS powder for B2B buyers who need a cold water-dispersible carotenoid ingredient for aqueous, powder, and solid dosage formulation systems.
- 1%, 10%, 20%, or agreed assay options can be discussed
- Cold water-dispersible beadlet powder for beverage and premix applications
- Microencapsulated form designed to improve dispersion and handling
- Suitable for instant drinks, dairy systems, tablets, capsules, and powder blends
- COA, SDS/MSDS, TDS, and specification documents available for review
Tell us your application, target specification, and destination market so we can support grade selection, documentation review, and packaging recommendations.
Quick Specs
Identity
INCI Name
CAS Number
Molecular Formula
Molecular Weight
Quality
Assay
Grade
Standards
Assay Method
Handling
Appearance
Form
Solubility
Applications
Commercial Terms
MOQ
MOQ depends on packaging and specification.
Lead Time
3–7 working days for standard items; bulk orders by schedule.
Incoterms
EXW / FOB / CIF / DAP / DDP
Sample
Free sample (shipping charged)
Quality & Documents
COA (per batch) • SDS/MSDS • TDS/Spec sheet (on request). Additional statements depend on product and market.
Product Overview
Beta Carotene CWS Powder is a water-dispersible carotenoid beadlet ingredient commonly used when standard oil-soluble beta carotene powder is not suitable for aqueous or instant formulation systems.
It is usually supplied as microencapsulated beadlet powder with different assay options, and buyers often review dispersion behavior, assay strength, carrier system, color performance, and document scope before technical or commercial evaluation.
It is commonly considered for beverages, instant drinks, dairy systems, tablets, capsules, and powder premixes, with sample support and batch documents available for sourcing reference.
Applications
Beverages and Instant Drinks
Beta carotene CWS powder is suitable for beverages, instant drink powders, flavored water, and functional drink projects where standard oil-soluble beta carotene is not easy to disperse. The beadlet form helps support more uniform color distribution in water-oriented systems.
Dairy and Nutritional Products
For dairy drinks, yogurts, nutrition powders, and fortified food systems, beta carotene CWS powder can provide both carotenoid positioning and orange to yellow-orange color contribution. Buyers should test dosage, heat exposure, pH, and matrix compatibility before commercial production.
Tablets and Capsules
Beta carotene CWS beadlet powder can also be used in tablets and capsules where improved dispersibility or beadlet handling is preferred. It is especially useful when the formulation requires a pre-processed carotenoid form rather than high-assay crystalline powder.
Powder Premixes
For premixes, sachets, and powder blends, beta carotene CWS powder can help improve distribution and application convenience. Blending uniformity, particle behavior, and final color performance should be evaluated during pilot mixing.
How to Choose the Right Grade / Form
For beverage systems
Recommended direction: Beta Carotene CWS Powder. Water-dispersible beadlet powder is more suitable for aqueous products than standard beta carotene powder.
For instant powder drinks
Recommended direction: 1% / 10% CWS beadlet powder. Lower or medium assay options may be easier to dose, blend, and disperse in instant powder systems.
For tablets and capsules
Recommended direction: 10% / 20% CWS beadlet powder. Higher assay beadlet powder can support compact formulas while still offering improved handling and dispersibility compared with standard powder.
For oil-based products
Recommended direction: Beta Carotene Oil. Softgels, oil suspensions, margarine, sauces, and oil-based nutrition systems are usually better matched with beta carotene oil instead of CWS powder.
Specification selection
Confirm assay and dosage target, dispersibility requirements, carrier and label requirements, and final application system before quotation or bulk order confirmation.
Technical & Formulation Notes
Technical Notes
Beta carotene CWS powder is mainly evaluated by assay strength, beadlet quality, water-dispersibility, color performance, and stability under processing and storage conditions.
Compared with standard beta carotene powder, the CWS form is more suitable for projects where uniform dispersion in water or powder systems is required.
Manufacturing & Process
CWS beta carotene is typically produced by converting beta carotene into a microencapsulated beadlet powder through emulsification, encapsulation, and spray-drying steps.
The encapsulated structure helps improve handling, dispersion, and application flexibility in water-oriented or instant systems.
Compatibility / Formulation Notes
For beverages and instant drinks, beta carotene CWS powder should be tested for dispersion speed, color uniformity, sedimentation, pH tolerance, and processing stability.
For dairy and nutrition systems, compatibility with protein, fat, minerals, sweeteners, flavors, and thermal processing should be checked in the final matrix.
For tablets and capsules, beadlet integrity, compression behavior, flowability, and color migration should be evaluated during pilot production.
For dry premixes and sachets, uniform blending is important because carotenoid color can make uneven distribution more visible.
During storage and handling, beta carotene CWS powder should be protected from light, heat, oxygen, moisture, and prolonged open-air exposure.
Extended QC & Test Items
Common review items include appearance, identification, assay, particle size, loss on drying, dispersibility, heavy metals, microbiology, and batch documentation.
For beverage or dairy projects, buyers should also review color stability, sedimentation tendency, and performance under the intended processing conditions.
Product specifications
| Test | Specification | Method |
|---|---|---|
| Appearance | Orange to red-orange beadlet powder | Visual |
| Identification | Conforms to agreed specification | Per specification |
| Assay | 1% / 10% / 20% or agreed specification | HPLC / Per specification |
| Dispersibility | Cold water-dispersible or per specification | Per specification |
| Particle Size | Per agreed specification | Per specification |
| Loss on Drying | Per agreed specification | Per specification |
| Residue on Ignition | Per agreed specification | Per specification |
| Heavy Metals | Per agreed specification | Per specification |
| Lead | Per agreed specification | Per specification |
| Arsenic | Per agreed specification | Per specification |
| Cadmium | Per agreed specification | Per specification |
| Mercury | Per agreed specification | Per specification |
| Total Plate Count | Per agreed specification | Per specification |
| Yeast & Mold | Per agreed specification | Per specification |
| E. coli | Negative or per specification | Per specification |
| Salmonella | Negative or per specification | Per specification |
| Documents | COA, SDS/MSDS, TDS available | Reference |
Storage, Shelf Life & Packaging
Storage
Store beta carotene CWS powder in a tightly sealed original container, protected from light, heat, oxygen, moisture, and strong odors.
After opening, the package should be resealed immediately and used under clean, dry handling conditions to reduce oxidation, moisture absorption, and color degradation risk.
Shelf Life
Shelf life depends on assay, beadlet system, carrier composition, packaging, and storage conditions.
Standard shelf life should be reviewed according to the agreed specification and batch COA.
Buyers should avoid long exposure to air, direct sunlight, high humidity, and high-temperature processing unless stability has been verified in the final formulation.
Packaging & Logistics
Sample Packing
Small samples can be arranged for dispersion testing, color evaluation, formula screening, and document review. For beverage or dairy projects, sample testing in the final matrix is strongly recommended before bulk order confirmation.
Bulk Packing
Bulk packing can be supplied in aluminum foil bags, cartons, fiber drums, or other suitable packaging according to order quantity and product specification. Packaging should help reduce exposure to light, oxygen, moisture, and heat during storage and transport.
Customization
Assay strength, beadlet form, carrier system, dispersion target, and packaging requirements can be discussed according to the final application. For projects that do not require water dispersion, standard beta carotene powder or beta carotene oil may be reviewed as alternative routes.
Logistics & Documents
COA, SDS/MSDS, TDS, specification sheet, packing information, and other available documents can be provided for buyer review. Export documents can be arranged according to order terms, shipping route, and destination requirements.
Supply, Documentation & Customization
Documents & Compliance
COA, SDS/MSDS, and TDS/spec sheet available based on product and market requirements.
Customization & Private Label
Custom packing, private label, and labeling support available depending on product type and order scope.
Commercial Support
Sample, lead time, and incoterm options can be discussed according to destination market and supply plan.
Why Source From Lifeworth
Defined spec clarity
We support beta carotene CWS powder supply based on assay, beadlet form, dispersion requirement, and application system, helping buyers compare suitable specifications before purchase.
Customizable key target
Assay level, carrier system, packaging, and document scope can be discussed according to beverage, dairy, tablet, capsule, or powder premix project needs.
Batch documentation support
COA, SDS/MSDS, TDS, and specification documents are available to support formulation review, supplier qualification, and import preparation.
Export-ready bulk supply
Sample and bulk orders can be supported with practical packaging, logistics coordination, and document preparation for international B2B sourcing.
FAQ
1) What is Beta Carotene CWS Powder?
Beta Carotene CWS Powder is a cold water-dispersible beadlet form of beta carotene designed for applications where standard oil-soluble beta carotene powder is not suitable for direct water-based use.
2) What assay options can you supply?
We can discuss 1%, 10%, 20%, or other agreed assay options depending on project requirements, formulation system, and availability.
3) Is Beta Carotene CWS Powder suitable for beverages?
Yes. It is commonly considered for beverages, instant drinks, dairy systems, and water-dispersible premixes. Final performance should be tested in the actual formula because color, dispersion, and stability depend on the matrix and processing conditions.
4) What is the difference between CWS powder and standard beta carotene powder?
Standard beta carotene powder is oil-soluble and water-insoluble, while CWS powder is processed into a beadlet or microencapsulated form to improve water dispersibility and application convenience in aqueous or instant systems.
5) What should buyers check before ordering?
Buyers should check assay, dispersibility, carrier system, ingredient composition, color performance, stability, packaging, and required documents before sample or bulk order confirmation.
6) How should Beta Carotene CWS Powder be stored?
It should be stored in a sealed container away from light, heat, oxygen, and moisture. The package should be resealed quickly after opening to help protect beadlet quality, color, and assay stability.
Need more answers?
Explore our full FAQ library for documentation, compliance, shipping, and ordering guidelines.