Beta carotene

Beta carotene is a natural pigment that gives fruits and vegetables their vibrant orange or red colour. It is a plant-based compound that our bodies can turn into Vitamin A, which is important for good eyesight and overall health.

This ingredient is typically extracted from fruits and vegetables high in beta carotene, like carrots, sweet potatoes, and pumpkins. The process involves collecting the pigment from these foods and concentrating it into a form that can be added to other products.

Beta carotene often appears on food labels as a source of Vitamin A. You can find it in foods like carrot cake, orange-coloured drinks, and some types of dairy-free milk. It's used to enhance the colour of these foods and provide a mild, earthy flavour without affecting sweetness or texture.

Foods in the CalorieStar database containing Beta carotene