Beta Carotene Supplements Contract Manufacturer & Private Label Partner
KS Nutripharma® provides private-label and custom manufacturing for beta carotene tablets, capsules, softgels, gummies, powders, and liquids. We formulate with synthetic and fermentation-derived beta-carotene across the full standard grade range — standard powder 5%–96%, oil suspensions 10%–30%, and CWS microcapsule powders and beadlets 1%–10% — giving your brand consistent assay, full traceability and secure long-term supply. From formula evaluation and sampling to packaging and mass production, our team supports brands through a structured, scalable manufacturing process.
At a Glance
- ✓ OEM / Private Label Available— custom formulas under your brand
- ✓ MOQ from 1,000 units per SKU (powders and sachets); 3,000–5,000 units for tablets, capsules and softgels
- ✓ Lead Time: samples in 7–15 days; mass production in 30–45 days
- ✓ Certifications: cGMP, ISO 9001, ISO 22000, FSSC 22000, HACCP, Halal, Kosher, FDA-registered facility — certificate scope and numbers available on request
- ✓ 6 Dosage Forms:tablets (12M+ units/day), capsules (5M+/day), softgels (2M+/day), gummies (2M+/day), powders and liquids
- ✓ Request a Quote: technical response within 24 hours, including formula and MOQ recommendation
Beta Carotene Supplement Formats
Choose a dosage form based on your target dose, consumer preference, formulation requirements and market positioning. Typical single-ingredient products on the mainstream market deliver 6–15 mg of beta-carotene per serving (up to 25,000 IU provitamin A).
The leading format for oil-based, fat-soluble beta carotene — and the best-absorbed delivery form.
- Recommended raw material grade: 10% / 20% / 30% beta-carotene oil suspension
- Mainstream market potency: 15 mg per softgel (25,000 IU provitamin A); typical range 6–15 mg
- Custom fill formulation with soybean, sunflower or olive oil carriers
- Shell and bottle configuration options
- MOQ: 3,000–5,000 units per SKU
- Production capacity: 2+ million softgels per day
A flexible option for powder-based formulas and streamlined product development.
- Recommended raw material grade: standard powder (5%–96%) or beadlets (1%/10%)
- Typical potency: 3–10 mg beta-carotene per capsule
- Capsule size and shell options (gelatin or vegetarian HPMC)
- Single-ingredient or combination formulas
- MOQ: 3,000–5,000 units per SKU
- Production capacity: 5+ million capsules per day
Suitable for cost-efficient, high-volume supplement programs.
- Recommended raw material grade: standard powder (5%–96%, 80 mesh) or microcapsule beadlets (1%/10%)
- Typical potency: 3–10 mg beta-carotene per tablet
- Custom serving size and tablet specifications; coating and packaging options
- MOQ: 3,000–5,000 units per SKU
- Production capacity: 12+ million tablets per day
Available for brands developing drink mixes, sachets, drops or liquid supplements.
- Recommended raw material grade: CWS microcapsule powder (1%/10%) for dry blends; oil suspensions or custom emulsions for liquids
- Bulk blending and high-volume liquid filling
- Packaging based on formula and project requirements
- Powder and sachet MOQ: 1,000–3,000 units per SKU
- Liquid MOQ: typically 5,000–10,000 units, confirmed after packaging and formula review
A consumer-friendly format for differentiated retail products.
- Recommended raw material grade: CWS microcapsule powder (1%/10%) or beadlets
- Typical potency: 1–3 mg beta-carotene per gummy
- Flavor, color, shape and serving-size customization
- Formula feasibility and stability evaluation (heat and pH sensitivity reviewed per project)
- MOQ: 5,000–10,000 units per SKU
- Production capacity: 2+ million gummies per day
Formula Development Paths
Most of our B2B clients come to us with a market idea rather than a finished formula. We offer three development paths, depending on where your project stands.
Path 1 — Ready-to-Develop Concepts
Formula directions our R&D team has prior development experience with. Each concept can be adapted to your dosage form, potency target, cost range and destination market.
- Target positioning:daily eye nutrition for screen-heavy lifestyles (office workers, students, gamers); digital eye comfort is one of the fastest-growing segments in the eye health category
- Recommended dosage forms:softgels, capsules, gummies
- Optional ingredient directions:beta-carotene (vitamin A precursor) with lutein and zeaxanthin; optional additions include meso-zeaxanthin, bilberry extract, astaxanthin, zinc, vitamins C and E, or algae-based omega-3
- Customizable items:carotenoid ratio, lutein source (marigold), natural or synthetic beta-carotene, potency per serving, vegan capsule shell
- MOQ range:3,000–5,000 units (softgels/capsules); 5,000–10,000 units (gummies)
- Sample lead time:7–15 days
- Target positioning:premium macular nutrition for the 50+ demographic, referencing the AREDS2 nutrient pattern — the fastest-growing formulation segment in eye health; positioned strictly as nutritional support, with no disease prevention or treatment claims
- Recommended dosage forms:softgels, capsules
- Optional ingredient directions:lutein and zeaxanthin with vitamins C and E, zinc and copper (an AREDS2-informed pattern adapted to destination-market rules); beta-carotene-free versions available — beta-carotene was removed from the AREDS2 study formula and is avoided in products that may be used by smokers
- Customizable items:with or without beta-carotene, potency per serving, softgel count per daily dose
- MOQ range:3,000–5,000 units
- Sample lead time:7–15 days
- Target positioning:ingestible beauty and “glow” products — a social-media-driven trend built on carotenoid antioxidants; positioned around skin antioxidant support and appearance, not therapeutic outcomes
- Recommended dosage forms:gummies, softgels
- Optional ingredient directions:beta-carotene with astaxanthin and lycopene; optional additions include vitamin C, vitamin E, biotin or collagen peptides (subject to compatibility review)
- Customizable items:carotenoid blend and ratio, natural-source emphasis, flavor and color system
- MOQ range:5,000–10,000 units (gummies); 3,000–5,000 units (softgels)
- Sample lead time:7–15 days
- Target positioning:year-round daily immune line; vitamin A contributes to the normal function of the immune system — permitted claim wording varies by market and is confirmed during label review
- Recommended dosage forms:tablets, capsules, gummies
- Optional ingredient directions:beta-carotene or vitamin A with vitamin C, vitamin D, zinc and selenium
- Customizable items:nutrient panel adjusted to destination-market NRV limits and claim rules
- MOQ range:3,000–5,000 units (tablets/capsules); 5,000–10,000 units (gummies)
- Sample lead time:7–15 days
- Target positioning:children’s daily multinutrient products, using beta-carotene as the vitamin A source
- Recommended dosage forms:gummies, chewable tablets
- Optional ingredient directions:low-dose beta-carotene with vitamin D3, vitamin C, zinc and iodine; elderberry optional
- Customizable items:age-band potency (e.g., 4–8 and 9–13 years), flavor, shape, sugar-free options
- Compliance note:children’s formulas are subject to stricter market-specific upper levels for vitamin A; final potency is set during regulatory review
- MOQ range:5,000–10,000 units
- Sample lead time:7–15 days
- Target positioning: natural-source lines for clean-label brands
- Recommended dosage forms: softgels, capsules
- Optional ingredient directions:fermentation-derived beta-carotene in oil suspension or beadlet grades; algal Dunaliella salina mixed carotenoids available on request; optional olive-oil carrier or vegan softgel shell
- Customizable items:potency, carrier oil selection, capsule shell
- MOQ range:3,000–5,000 units
- Sample lead time: 7–15 days
Path 2 — Stock Formula Options
Where a validated in-house formula already exists for your target dosage form and market, a stock formula can shorten sampling, pilot and stability timelines. The stock list changes as formulas are validated and updated, so it is shared on request rather than published: submit your project brief and we will confirm which current stock formulas match your dosage form, market, label scope and packaging. If no stock formula fits, any Ready-to-Develop concept above can be transferred into full custom development.
Path 3 — Fully Custom Formulation
Built from your brief: target market, consumer profile, dosage form, cost target and claim scope. The work includes ingredient screening, compatibility and stability evaluation, a pilot batch and regulatory label review. Fully custom development extends the project timeline beyond standard sampling; an indicative schedule is provided with the feasibility report.
| Path | Starting point | Development time | Best for |
| Ready-to-Develop Concepts | Proven formula direction, adapted to your brand | Standard sampling timeline | Brands that want market-proven positioning with room to differentiate |
| Stock Formula Options | Validated in-house formula | Shortest — reduced pilot and stability work | Fast launches, market testing, first-time buyers |
| Fully Custom Formulation | Your brief, built from scratch | Extended — includes development and stability phases | Unique positioning, specific claims, or exclusive formulas |
Beta carotene supply is highly concentrated: a small group of producers accounts for most global output. Industry data reviewed by the European Commission (2021) places dsm-firmenich (DSM) at roughly 40–50% of worldwide volume, BASF at 20–30%, with NHU (Xinchang), Divi’s Laboratories and Allied Biotech covering most of the remainder. The standard grades below are produced to KS Nutripharma’s own specifications; specialty grades are sourced through tier-1 global producers and their authorized channels, so your product is built on stable, documented raw material supply.
- Synthetic Beta-Carotene (all-trans)The market mainstream for supplements and fortified foods: cost-efficient and highly consistent in assay and color value. Available across the full grade range — standard powder 5%–96%, oil suspensions 10%/20%/30%, and CWS microcapsule powder and beadlets 1%/10%.
- Fermentation-Derived Beta-Carotene (natural origin)Produced by fermentation, offering a natural-origin alternative across the same specification range as the synthetic line (powder 5%–96%, oil suspensions 10%–30%, CWS powders and beadlets 1%–10%). Preferred for “natural source” and clean-label positioning in markets that recognize fermented carotenoids as natural.
- Specialty Natural Sources (on request) For projects requiring algal beta-carotene (Dunaliella salinamixed carotenoids) or other specialty grades, supply, documentation and MOQ are confirmed per project through our partner producers.
| Product form | Source | Available specifications | Physical appearance | Sieve profile | Typical application |
| Standard powder | Fermentation / Synthetic | 5%–96% | Orange-red to reddish-brown powder | 80 mesh | Tablets, hard capsules, gummies, premixes; raw material for encapsulated products |
| Oil suspension | Fermentation / Synthetic | 10%, 20%, 30% | Orange-red to reddish-brown suspension | — | Softgels; natural color applications |
| Microcapsule powder (CWS) | Fermentation / Synthetic | 1%, 10% | Orange-red to reddish-brown powder | 95% through 60 mesh | Solid beverages, gummies, premixes |
| Microcapsule beadlets | Fermentation / Synthetic | 1%, 10% | Orange-red to reddish-brown granules | 100% through 20 mesh; 85% through 40 mesh; 15% through 100 mesh | Solid beverages, gummies, premixes, tablets, hard capsules |
| Custom emulsion | Per project | Per application | Per application | — | Beverages and liquid systems — developed per application |
Reference COA — β-Carotene CWS 1%:
orange-yellow to orange-red free-flowing powder with characteristic odor and taste; beta-carotene content ≥1.0% by HPLC (typical result 1.39%); E (1%, 1 cm) ≥25 (typical 34.7); loss on drying ≤8.0% (typical 3.28%); arsenic ≤2 ppm; lead ≤2 ppm; total plate count ≤1,000 CFU/g; yeast and mold ≤100 CFU/g; E. coli negative; Salmonella negative; shelf life 24 months when properly stored — store in a cool, dry place away from strong light and heat, and use immediately after opening.
Specification sheets and typical COAs for all grades are provided with your quotation.
Our R&D team evaluates each project according to formula compatibility, manufacturing feasibility and target-market requirements. Customization may include:
- Beta carotene source:synthetic or fermentation-derived; specialty natural sources (e.g., Dunaliella salina) on request
- Product form matched to your application:emulsion, oil suspension, crystal / high-content powder, standard powder, microcapsule CWS powder or beadlets
- Powder color customization:orange, pink, red and other shades adjusted to your application, dosage form and brand color system
- Target potency:1–15 mg beta-carotene per serving (≈1,670–25,000 IU provitamin A), assessed against destination-market limits
- Dosage form:tablets, capsules, softgels, gummies, powders or liquids
- Combination formulas:vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin E, lutein, zeaxanthin, lycopene, astaxanthin or bilberry — subject to compatibility and stability assessment
- Capsule shell, carrier oil and excipient selection
- Flavor, color and sweetener options
- Vegetarian, vegan, non-GMO or allergen-free requirements
- Bottle, blister, pouch, sachet and bulk packaging
- Label and packaging review support
- Market-specific documentation
Application-based form and color customization: the product form — emulsion, oil suspension, crystal, standard powder, microcapsule powder or beadlets — is selected or developed around your application (tablets, softgels, gummies, beverages or premixes), and the powder shade can be customized across orange, pink and red tones to match your brand’s color system. Custom emulsions and color shades are confirmed during formula feasibility review.
Final ingredient options depend on availability, technical assessment and applicable regulations.
Not all beta carotene ingredients are designed for the same application. Selecting the appropriate specification depends not only on the target vitamin A content, but also on the dosage form, processing conditions, desired appearance, and marketing positioning.
For brands developing naturally positioned products, beta carotene may provide both nutritional functionality and a naturally derived yellow-to-orange color, reducing the need for additional coloring ingredients in selected formulations.
| Manufacturing Goal | Recommended Grade |
|---|---|
| High-potency softgels | 20–30% Oil Suspension |
| Tablets & Capsules | 5–96% Powder |
| Gummies | 1–10% CWS Beadlets |
| Beverage Powders | Water-dispersible Microcapsules |
| Clean-label Products | Fermentation-derived or Dunaliella Source |
| Naturally Colored Products | CWS or Oil Suspension depending on dosage form |
Our formulation team can recommend the most appropriate grade based on dosage form, processing technology, stability requirements, and target market.
- Project Brief— Tell us your target market, dosage form, expected order volume, packaging and launch schedule.
- Formula and Feasibility Review— Our R&D team evaluates ingredient compatibility, target specifications and production requirements.
- Quotation— You receive a project quotation covering the formula, raw material grade, production volume, packaging and agreed services, with the matching specification sheet and typical COA.
- Sampling— Typical sampling time is 7–15 days, depending on formula and material availability.
- Pilot Batch— Where required, pilot production generally takes 15–25 days.
- Label and Packaging Confirmation— Formula details, artwork and packaging specifications are confirmed before mass production.
- Mass Production— Standard production time is 30–45 days. Rush options may be available depending on material availability and production-line scheduling.
KS Nutripharma combines scalable production capacity with flexible entry quantities.
Factory Infrastructure
- 19+ years of manufacturing experience
- 81,000+ m² GMP-compliant facility
- 2 dedicated R&D centers
- 12 automated production lines
- 260+ professionals
- 7 international certifications
- 500+ brands served
- Products supplied to 60+ export markets
Daily Production Capacity
| Dosage form | Daily capacity |
| Tablets | 12+ million units |
| Capsules | 5+ million units |
| Softgels | 2+ million units |
| Gummies | 2+ million units |
| Powders | Bulk blending supported |
| Liquids | High-volume filling supported |
Actual output and lead time depend on formula complexity, packaging, material availability and production scheduling.
Flexible MOQs
| Dosage form | Typical MOQ per SKU |
| Capsules | 3,000–5,000 units |
| Tablets | 3,000–5,000 units |
| Softgels | 3,000–5,000 units |
| Gummies | 5,000–10,000 units |
| Powders and sachets | 1,000–3,000 units |
| Liquids | Typically 5,000–10,000 units, confirmed after review |
MOQs are indicative and may change according to formula complexity, packaging, ingredient sourcing and testing requirements.
Protecting Color and Potency Throughout Manufacturing
Because beta carotene functions as both an active nutrient and a naturally occurring pigment, manufacturing conditions directly influence finished product quality.
Our manufacturing process is designed to minimize degradation caused by:
- Oxygen
- UV exposure
- Elevated temperatures
- Moisture
- Oxidation during storage
Depending on the dosage form, we may recommend microencapsulated beadlets, oil suspensions, oxygen-controlled processing, or light-protective packaging to help maintain both nutritional potency and color consistency throughout the intended shelf life.
Our facility operates under an international quality and food-safety framework covering the following certification programs:
- cGMP— dietary supplement GMP compliance (21 CFR Part 111 framework)
- ISO 9001— quality management
- ISO 22000 / FSSC 22000— food safety management
- HACCP— hazard analysis and critical control points
- Halalcertification
- Koshercertification
- FDA facility registration(United States)
Certificate scope, registration numbers and validity dates are provided on request and can be shared under NDA during project evaluation.
Market compliance support:
- United States:beta-carotene is a color additive exempt from certification (21 CFR 73.95) and a lawful dietary ingredient under DSHEA; labels declare vitamin A activity in mcg RAE.
- European Union:beta-carotene is an approved food additive (E 160a); vitamin A claims follow the NRV of 800 mcg RE under Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011.
- Label conversion guidance:1 mcg RAE = 2 mcg supplemental beta-carotene; 15 mg beta-carotene ≈ 25,000 IU provitamin A.
- Cautionary labeling:high-dose beta-carotene supplements (≥20 mg/day) are not recommended for smokers; we support appropriate warning statements for affected markets.
Each project is manufactured according to an agreed product specification and quality plan. Available documentation may include:
- Product specification and typical COA for the selected raw material grade
- Ingredient documentation (including source declaration: synthetic or Dunaliella salina)
- Batch documentation and Certificate of Analysis per production lot
- Allergen and dietary information
- Stability or shelf-life documentation, where applicable
- Manufacturing and certification documents
- Export documentation for supported markets
Standard testing items (per agreed specification):
- Identification:UV-Vis absorbance ratio (A455/A483) and HPLC retention-time match against reference standard
- Assay:beta-carotene content by HPLC / UV-Vis
- Physical:loss on drying, sieve analysis (powder grades)
- Heavy metals:lead, arsenic, cadmium, mercury
- Microbiology:total plate count, yeast and mold, coliforms, coli, Salmonella
- Oil-based forms:peroxide value and acid value
- Third-party verification:SGS, Intertek or Eurofins testing available on request
Tier-1 Raw Material Partnerships — Formulas built on beta carotene from dsm-firmenich, BASF, NHU and other leading producers, with full documentation and traceability.
Scalable Manufacturing — Move from pilot quantities to high-volume production without changing manufacturing partners.
Dedicated R&D Support — Two R&D centers support feasibility assessment, sample development and production transfer.
Multiple Dosage Forms — Develop tablets, capsules, softgels, gummies, powders and liquids through one manufacturing partner.
Flexible Entry Quantities — MOQ options support both market testing and established retail programs.
Export Experience — We have supported more than 500 brands across over 60 export markets.
Defined Project Timelines — Receive clear milestones for sampling, pilot production and commercial manufacturing.
Start Your Beta Carotene Supplement Project
Tell us what you want to manufacture. Our team will review your requirements and recommend an appropriate raw material grade, dosage form, MOQ and project path.
Recommended RFQ fields:
- Name and business email
- Company and website
- Country and target market
- Preferred dosage form
- Formula path: stock formula / ready-to-develop concept / fully custom
- Preferred source: synthetic / fermentation-derived / algal (on request)
- Target specifications (e.g., 10% CWS, 30% oil suspension, 5%–96% powder)
- Target serving size/potency (mg or IU)
- Estimated order quantity
- Packaging requirements
- Required certifications
- Target launch date
- Existing formula or reference product
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For OEM and private label projects, we typically provide a comprehensive documentation package to support product development, regulatory review, import clearance, and commercial launch.
Standard Documentation Package
Raw Material Documents
Certificate of Analysis (COA)
Specification Sheet
Ingredient Origin Statement
Allergen Statement
Non-GMO Statement (if applicable)
Halal / Kosher Certificates (if requested)
Quality & Safety Documents
Heavy Metal Test Report
Microbiological Test Report
Residual Solvent Report (if applicable)
Third-Party Laboratory Reports (upon request)
Batch Traceability Records
Finished Product Documents
Finished Product COA
Master Formula Sheet
Nutrition Facts / Supplement Facts Draft
Label Compliance Review
Shelf-Life & Stability Summary
Packaging Specification
Regulatory & Export Documents
FDA Registration Information
cGMP Compliance Statement
ISO 22000 / HACCP Certificates
Free Sale Certificate (if available)
Certificate of Origin
Commercial Invoice & Packing List
Typical MOQs are 3,000–5,000 units for tablets, capsules and softgels; 5,000–10,000 units for gummies; 1,000–3,000 units for powders or sachets; and typically 5,000–10,000 units for liquids. Final MOQ depends on the formula and packaging.
We support tablets, capsules, softgels, gummies, powders, sachets and liquid supplements.
We offer three development paths: Ready-to-Develop Concepts (market-proven formula directions adapted to your brand), Stock Formula Options (validated in-house formulas shared on request, with the shortest timeline), and Fully Custom Formulation (built from your brief). Stock formulas are confirmed per project to ensure they match your market and label scope — we do not treat unvalidated concepts as ready-made formulas.
Synthetic beta-carotene is nature-identical all-trans beta-carotene, offering the most consistent assay and the best cost efficiency — it is the mainstream choice in the global market. Fermentation-derived beta-carotene provides a natural-origin alternative across the same grade range (powder 5%–96%, oil suspensions 10%–30%, CWS powders and beadlets 1%–10%), and algal Dunaliella salina extract — which also delivers mixed carotenoids such as alpha-carotene, zeaxanthin and lutein — is available on request. The right choice depends on your positioning, target market and budget.
Yes. Our fermentation-derived beta-carotene covers the full grade range (powder 5%–96%, oil suspensions 10%/20%/30%, CWS powders and beadlets 1%/10%) and supports natural-origin positioning in most markets. Algal Dunaliella salina grades are available on request through partner producers; availability, MOQ and documentation are confirmed against your specification, order quantity and target market.
Both are common. On the mainstream retail market, single-ingredient softgels typically deliver 15 mg per serving, equal to 25,000 IU provitamin A. Under current US labeling rules, vitamin A activity is declared in mcg RAE (1 mcg RAE = 2 mcg supplemental beta-carotene). Our team supports compliant conversion for your destination market.
Yes. Typical products deliver 6–15 mg per serving; the proposed serving size is assessed according to ingredient specifications, dosage form, technical feasibility and target-market requirements, including upper-level guidance for specific populations.
Combination formulas are possible subject to compatibility, stability, dosage-form and regulatory assessment. Common combinations include vitamins A, C and E, lutein, zeaxanthin, lycopene and astaxanthin.
Standard sampling normally takes 7–15 days after the formula and project requirements are confirmed.
Standard mass production takes approximately 30–45 days. Timing depends on materials, formula complexity, packaging and production scheduling.
Raw material grades typically carry a 24-month shelf life in original unopened packaging stored below 25 °C, protected from moisture, oxygen, heat and light. Finished-product shelf life is confirmed through stability evaluation under the agreed specification.
Yes. Third-party verification through SGS, Intertek or Eurofins can be arranged on request, in addition to batch COAs issued against the agreed specification.
We can support formula and label-document review within the agreed project scope, including IU/RAE conversion and market-specific cautionary statements. The brand owner remains responsible for final legal approval in the destination market.
Yes. Specification sheets and typical COAs for the selected raw material grade are supplied with your quotation, and batch COAs are issued per production lot according to the agreed testing plan.
KS Nutripharma has supplied products to more than 60 export markets. Shipping feasibility and documentation are confirmed for each destination.
