Provitamin-A carotenoid and natural colorant — red cabbage and pepper-cress microgreens are among the richest fresh sources.
β-carotene is a provitamin-A carotenoid and antioxidant, used as a natural colorant and in supplements and cosmetics. Microgreens concentrate carotenoids well above their mature counterparts.
Controlled cultivation gives a clean, consistent feedstock for colorant and provitamin-A applications.
| Red cabbage microgreens | β-carotene ≈ 11.5 mg/100 g FW |
|---|---|
| Pepper cress microgreens | among the richest β-carotene sources |
| Broccoli, mustard, kale, radish, cauliflower | higher carotenoids than adult counterparts |
Natural β-carotene for foods and supplements.
Yellow/orange clean-label colour.
Antioxidant and skin-conditioning actives.
Clean-label and natural-source demand increasingly favours plant-derived carotenoids over synthetic — microgreens provide a controlled, concentrated source.
Red cabbage and pepper cress are among the richest β-carotene microgreens.
Yes — cultivation is controlled to a target carotenoid level and supplied to specification.
For B2B ingredient sourcing. Statements describe published research and third-party market estimates; they are not medical advice, and no health claim is made for any finished product. Market figures vary by source and are indicative.
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