Highly standardized botanical extracts and bio-compounds sourced for global pharmaceuticals, nutraceuticals, and functional foods.
A Global Leader in Natural Ingredients and Botanical Sourcing
Benefiting from the solid foundation provided by its parent company, Xi'an Tianben Bioengineering Co., Ltd., Botanical Cube Inc. focuses on researching, developing, producing, and selling healthy natural active ingredients. With more than two decades of dedicated industrial experience, it has become a pioneer in plant extraction technology, specializing in providing high-purity phytochemicals, custom plant extracts, and formulation solutions to global customers. Our scientific services directly meet the stringent standards of industries including herbal medicine, health foods, dietary supplements, food and beverages, daily chemicals, and clean-label cosmetics.
Our complete raw material processing and extraction operations are synergized by three key companies: Xi'an Tianben Bioengineering Co., Ltd., Botanical Cube Inc., and Shaanxi Tianben Kangyuan Biotechnology Co., Ltd. Together, we operate 3 production bases covering more than 100 acres, with the physical capacity to process more than 3,000 tons of plant raw materials each year. Our product range includes more than 200 standard plant extracts, supplemented by various certified organic products that satisfy the global demand for environmentally sound, non-GMO solutions. We export our products to over 60% of the world's countries, serving buyers in more than 200 countries and regions and maintaining strong partnerships with over 500 global enterprise clients.
Beta Carotene (CAS No. 7235-40-7) is a highly lipid-soluble carotenoid and one of the most prominent precursors to Vitamin A (provitamin A) available in nature. Within the human physiology and animal metabolic systems, it is enzymatically cleaved by beta-carotene 15,15'-monooxygenase (BCMO1) in the intestinal mucosa to yield two molecules of active retinol. This conversion process is regulated by the body's status, ensuring that hypervitaminosis A is avoided, making natural beta carotene a safer alternative to synthetic Vitamin A palmitate or acetate.
However, beta carotene is a molecule characterized by highly conjugated double bonds. This chemical structure makes it susceptible to degradation when exposed to oxygen, ultraviolet light, heat, and acidic environments. To overcome this limitation, Botanical Cube Inc. utilizes advanced physical microencapsulation techniques and specialized spray drying parameters to encapsulate the active molecules within protective food-grade carrier matrices, including modified starches, gum arabic, and maltodextrin. Our process ensures maximum stability, extended shelf life, and superior bioavailability.
To meet the diverse demands of food manufacturers, cosmetic chemists, and feed formulators, we offer multiple specialized grades of Beta Carotene:
| Product Grade / Specification | Physical Form | Solubility Profile | Primary Application Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beta Carotene 1% CWD Powder | Fine, free-flowing powder | Cold Water Dispersible (instant) | Fortified beverages, dry drink mixes, infant formulas |
| Beta Carotene 10% CWD Powder | Fine, orange-red powder | Cold Water Dispersible | Dietary tablets, hard gelatin capsules, food fortification |
| Beta Carotene 20% CWD Powder | Fine powder | Dispersible in aqueous phases | Nutraceutical tablets, functional foods, sports drinks |
| Beta Carotene 30% Oil Suspension | Oily liquid / paste | Lipid soluble | Softgels, margarine, dairy spreads, salad oils |
| Beta Carotene 96% Crystals | Crystalline powder | Soluble in organic solvents / oils | Chemical reference standards, pharmaceutical synthesis |
A Standardized Production Facility Upholding Rigorous Safety Standards
Our first dedicated production base was established in 2012 in Sanyuan City, Shaanxi Province, four years after our company was founded. At that time, our production experience was still in its early stages, and we faced many challenges as we worked to refine our extraction and purification processes. However, we remained committed to continuous improvement, investing heavily in technology, training, and quality control to strengthen our capabilities. These early efforts laid a strong foundation for our future growth, shaping the high standards of excellence that we uphold today.
To eliminate cross-contamination and ensure the integrity of our microencapsulated carotenoids, all critical manufacturing stages—including powder collection, crushing, sieving, mixing, and final spray-drying—are performed strictly within a Class 100,000 Cleanroom Environment. Our operators strictly follow hygiene protocols and wear sterile gowns, masks, and gloves to maintain product purity and safety, thus ensuring that we provide our customers with high quality standards and reliable ingredients.
Every step is strictly regulated under GMP guidelines to guarantee heavy-metal-free and microbiological-safe compounds.
Why leading global nutraceutical brands choose China's extraction corridor for beta carotene procurement.
Located in Shaanxi Province, our factories leverage the unique agricultural resources of the Qinling Mountains. This regional hub allows us to secure stable, non-GMO biomass sources (such as carrots, pumpkins, and specialized microalgae) at highly competitive costs, shielding our buyers from seasonal raw material fluctuations.
We utilize state-of-the-art closed-loop inert gas spray drying towers. By replacing oxygen with nitrogen during the encapsulation phase, we prevent the oxidation of beta carotene molecules, ensuring that our 10% CWD and 20% CWD formulations maintain peak biological activity and color stability.
The global consumer base is shifting rapidly from synthetic coal-tar derived dyes (like Yellow 5 and Yellow 6) toward natural carotenoid pigments. Our botanical-source beta carotene serves as a direct, clean-label replacement, answering consumer demands for synthetic-free ingredient profiles.
Different markets present distinct formulation challenges. Our customized beta carotene solutions are designed to resolve real-world processing, stability, and sensory hurdles faced by global formulators:
In acidic environments, such as soft drinks, carbonated juices, and ready-to-drink tea beverages, standard beta carotene pigment suspensions tend to ring or sediment. Our Beta Carotene 1% CWD and 10% CWD Powders feature optimized micro-emulsion structures. The active beta carotene particles are reduced to sub-micron sizes, which are then coated in a hydrophilic starch matrix. This prevents phase separation (ringing) and preserves a vivid, uniform orange-yellow hue, even under intense UV light and high-temperature pasteurization.
In gelatin and pectin-based gummies, color migration and active ingredient degradation are major quality challenges. Our beadlet form utilizes double-wall starch/gelatin encapsulation that protects the molecules against compression shear during tableting and the moisture-rich conditions of gummy casting. This guarantees that your final product meets label claims (assay retention) throughout its shelf life.
In poultry production and aquaculture, target species require stable dietary carotenoids to yield deep, natural yolk colors and rich salmonid pigmentation. Botanical Cube Inc. provides cost-effective, bulk-supply animal-grade beta carotene powders designed for thermal pelleting. These formulations resist the high temperatures and pressures of modern feed extruders, ensuring uniform bioavailability in feed rations.
Cosmetic chemists formulate with beta carotene due to its powerful antioxidant properties, acting as an excellent singlet oxygen scavenger and photoprotectant. Our ultra-fine oil suspensions disperse seamlessly in oil-in-water emulsions, allowing skincare brands to introduce vibrant natural color and antioxidant properties to lotions, anti-aging creams, and sun protection formulations without leaving a greasy residue or synthetic color stain on the skin.
Ensuring Batch-to-Batch Consistency and Safety Limits
At Botanical Cube Inc., quality is not simply checked in the lab; it is engineered into the entire extraction process. Our Quality Assurance (QA) team maintains a rigorous control cycle from the verification of incoming botanical raw materials to final packaging. Using high-precision High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) and UV-Vis Spectrophotometry, we verify that each batch conforms to exact assay standards.
We strictly monitor heavy metal profiles, ensuring our products comply with international safety regulations (Lead < 1.0 ppm, Arsenic < 1.0 ppm, Cadmium < 0.5 ppm, and Mercury < 0.1 ppm). Our microbiology lab tests every batch for total plate counts, yeasts, molds, and pathogens (including E. coli and Salmonella). This ensures complete safety for sensitive applications, including infant foods and pharmaceutical formulations.
Our facilities are fully certified under major quality management systems, including ISO 22000, ISO 9001, HACCP, Halal, Kosher, and select organic certification bodies. This ensures that every shipment arrives with complete documentation, including a Certificate of Analysis (COA), Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS), and allergen statement, allowing for immediate customs clearance and production use.
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