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Eye, Skin & Immune Health Antioxidant

Antioxidant Support for Eye, Skin & Immune Health

Carogex® is a natural beta-carotene that supports eye health, skin protection, immune resilience and cellular health. A full-spectrum mixed carotenoid antioxidant, engineered for premium nutraceutical formulations.

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About the Ingredient

Carogex®, A Natural Beta-Carotene from Microalgae

Carogex® is a premium, natural beta-carotene derived from the microalgae Dunaliella salina, one of nature’s richest sources of pro-vitamin A carotenoids. It is developed and manufactured by Ingex Botanicals (P) Limited, India, the manufacturing arm of Ingex Germany GmbH, and supplied to nutraceutical, food and cosmetic companies across Europe.

Unlike synthetic, all-trans dominant beta-carotene, Carogex® is a full-spectrum mixed carotenoid complex. It preserves a balanced mixture of all-trans and 9-cis isomers that reflects natural biosynthesis, and naturally contains companion pigments such as alpha-carotene, lutein, zeaxanthin and cryptoxanthin. This multi-pigment approach delivers superior antioxidant synergy.

Whether you are developing supplements, functional foods and beverages, natural food colourants or cosmetic formulations, Carogex® gives your product a clean-label, science-led carotenoid with full EU compliance.

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Dunaliella salina microalgae and natural beta-carotene powder, the source of Carogex
NSF · ISO · GMP
Kosher & HALAL Certified
Quick Overview

Carogex® at a Glance

Everything you need to know about this natural microalgae beta-carotene ingredient. Origin, the full-spectrum advantage, SEDS technology, and certifications.

01 / Origin

Origin & Source

Carogex® is derived from Dunaliella salina, a halophilic microalgae recognised as one of the richest natural sources of beta-carotene. This algal origin delivers a naturally balanced carotenoid profile with full farm-to-extract transparency.

02 / The Advantage

Full-Spectrum Complex

Carogex® is a full-spectrum mixed carotenoid complex, not an isolated synthetic molecule. It preserves a balanced ratio of all-trans and 9-cis isomers plus companion pigments, delivering superior antioxidant synergy.

03 / The Technology

Patented SEDS Technology

Carogex® uses a proprietary SEDS (Self-Emulsifying Delivery System) that ensures superior stability and bioavailability across oil suspensions, beadlets, water-dispersible powders and granules.

04 / Quality

Certifications

Produced in a 100% solar-powered facility certified for NSF-GMP, HACCP, and ISO 9001. Carogex® is also Kosher and HALAL certified, 100% vegan, allergen-free, silica-free and EU compliant for E160a (iv).

Our Strategic Edge

Four Foundations Behind Carogex®

What sets us apart, an optimal isomer profile, full-spectrum synergy, patented SEDS technology, and a pure-by-design clean-label formulation.

Optimal Isomer Profile

Balanced Trans:Cis Ratio

High 9-cis content for superior biological antioxidant activity

Full-Spectrum Synergy

Natural Companion Pigments

Alpha-carotene, lutein, zeaxanthin & cryptoxanthin

Patented SEDS Technology

Stability & Bioavailability

Self-Emulsifying Delivery System across all formats

Pure By Design

100% Vegan & Clean-Label

Allergen-free and strictly silica-free formulation
Why Choose Carogex®

Natural Beta-Carotene Manufacturers & Suppliers in Europe You Can Trust

From a full-spectrum carotenoid complex and patented SEDS technology to Rotterdam warehouse stock and complete EU documentation, Carogex® is built for European B2B nutraceutical, food and cosmetic brands.

Why Brands Choose Carogex®

  • Natural, full-spectrum mixed carotenoid complex from Dunaliella salina
  • Balanced Trans:Cis isomer ratio with high 9-cis content
  • Patented SEDS technology for stability and bioavailability
  • NSF-GMP, HACCP, and ISO 9001 certified facility
  • Kosher and HALAL certified, 100% vegan and allergen-free
  • EU warehouse in Rotterdam, fast delivery across Europe
  • EU compliant E160a (iv), pre-tested for PA, PAH & pesticides
  • Full batch documentation: CoA, SDS, regulatory support
  • Strictly silica-free, clean-label by design

Health Benefits of Beta-Carotene

  • Eye health: A pro-vitamin A carotenoid supporting healthy vision
  • Skin health: Supports skin protection and photo-defence
  • Immune health: Contributes to immune resilience
  • Cellular health: Supports healthy cellular function
  • Antioxidant: Neutralises free radicals with multi-pigment synergy

Target Applications

  • Dietary supplements, high-stability capsules and softgels
  • Functional foods and water-dispersible ‘Sun-Defense’ beverages
  • Natural food colourant, vibrant, stable and healthy hues
  • Cosmetic formulations, antioxidant-rich topical skin solutions

The Evolution of Pro-Vitamin A Nutrition

The primary bottleneck in the carotenoid market is the over-reliance on synthetic, all-trans dominant beta-carotene, which lacks the synergistic complexity and isomeric balance found in nature. Carogex® disrupts this status quo by delivering a full-spectrum mixed carotenoid complex derived from the microalgae Dunaliella salina.

By preserving a balanced mixture of all-trans and 9-cis isomers, this multi-pigment approach provides superior antioxidant synergy and targeted support for eye health, skin protection and immune resilience.

EU Warehouse, Rotterdam, Netherlands

As dedicated beta-carotene suppliers in Europe, we hold ready-to-ship stock at our Rotterdam warehouse for fast, reliable 48 to 72 hour delivery across the EU. No long lead times. Your order ships from the Netherlands.

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Product Specifications

Why Carogex® is the Strategic Choice

Carogex® natural beta-carotene is engineered around five core advantages, each designed to give European supplement, food and cosmetic brands a compliant, high-performance carotenoid ingredient.

Strategic Advantage Key Property Benefit to Your Formulation
Optimal Isomer Profile Trans:Cis 50:50 to 71:29 High 9-cis content delivering superior biological antioxidant activity
Full-Spectrum Synergy Companion Pigments Naturally contains alpha-carotene, lutein, zeaxanthin and cryptoxanthin for total protective efficacy
Patented SEDS Technology Self-Emulsifying Delivery Superior stability and bioavailability across diverse application formats
Pure By Design 100% Vegan & Clean-Label Allergen-free and strictly silica-free, meeting premium-only consumer demands
Unrivalled Versatility Multi-Format Ready Optimised for oil suspensions, beadlets, water-dispersible powders and granules

Custom specifications can be developed on request. Contact us for certificates of analysis, safety data sheets, and technical documentation.

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Evidence-Based

Scientific & Regulatory Validation

Carogex® is built on the proven science of the full-spectrum algal carotenoid, patented SEDS technology, and full EU regulatory compliance.

Regulatory Standard

EU Regulatory Gold Standard for Natural Algal Carotenes, E160a (iv)

EU Specification E160a (iv) Algal Carotenes · Patented SEDS Self-Emulsifying Delivery System

Carogex® is fully aligned with EU specifications for E160a (iv) Algal Carotenes, providing a robust regulatory foundation for European supplement, food and cosmetic formulations.

It is pre-tested for PA, PAH and pesticide residues, and produced using patented SEDS technology that preserves the natural all-trans and 9-cis isomer balance while ensuring stability and bioavailability across diverse formats.

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Validation Highlights

Full-Spectrum Carogex® vs Synthetic Beta-Carotene

Why a natural algal carotenoid complex outperforms a synthetic isolate

Carogex® Natural
  • Full-spectrum mixed carotenoid complex
  • Balanced all-trans & 9-cis isomers
  • Natural companion pigments
  • Superior antioxidant synergy
  • Clean-label, 100% vegan
Synthetic Beta-Carotene
  • All-trans dominant single molecule
  • Lacks natural isomeric balance
  • No companion pigments
  • Limited antioxidant synergy
  • Chemically synthesised

ScienceNatural Carotenoid Science

  • Balanced all-trans and 9-cis isomers reflecting natural biosynthesis
  • High 9-cis content for superior biological antioxidant activity
  • Companion pigments, alpha-carotene, lutein, zeaxanthin, cryptoxanthin

ComplianceEU Regulatory & ESG

  • Fully aligned with EU E160a (iv) Algal Carotenes
  • Pre-tested for PA, PAH and pesticide residues
  • 100% solar-powered manufacturing supporting Scope 3 & CSRD goals
Carogex® combines natural carotenoid science, patented SEDS technology and full EU compliance, a clean-label beta-carotene your brand can trust.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions from nutraceutical, food and cosmetic brands in Europe about Carogex® natural beta-carotene.

What is natural beta-carotene?
Natural beta-carotene is a pro-vitamin A carotenoid pigment found in plants and microalgae. Carogex® natural beta-carotene is derived from the microalgae Dunaliella salina and is a full-spectrum mixed carotenoid complex, unlike synthetic beta-carotene which is a single, all-trans dominant molecule. It is widely used in dietary supplements, functional foods and beverages, natural food colourants, and cosmetic formulations across Europe and globally.
What is Dunaliella salina?
Dunaliella salina is a halophilic (salt-loving) microalgae and one of the richest natural sources of beta-carotene known. It naturally produces a balanced mixture of all-trans and 9-cis beta-carotene isomers, along with companion carotenoid pigments such as alpha-carotene, lutein, zeaxanthin and cryptoxanthin. This makes it the preferred source for premium, full-spectrum natural carotenoid ingredients like Carogex®.
What is the difference between natural and synthetic beta-carotene?
Synthetic beta-carotene is an all-trans dominant single molecule that lacks the isomeric balance and synergistic complexity found in nature. Carogex® is a full-spectrum mixed carotenoid complex from Dunaliella salina that preserves a balanced ratio of all-trans and 9-cis isomers, plus companion pigments such as alpha-carotene, lutein, zeaxanthin and cryptoxanthin. This multi-pigment approach delivers superior antioxidant synergy that synthetic alternatives cannot replicate.
What is SEDS technology in Carogex®?
SEDS (Self-Emulsifying Delivery System) is a patented technology used in Carogex®. It ensures superior stability and bioavailability of the carotenoid complex across diverse application formats, including oil suspensions, beadlets, water-dispersible powders and granules. Importantly, the SEDS process preserves the natural all-trans and 9-cis isomer balance, so your formulation benefits from the full-spectrum profile that distinguishes Carogex® from synthetic alternatives.
Is Carogex® compliant with EU regulations?
Yes. Carogex® is fully aligned with EU specifications for E160a (iv) Algal Carotenes, the regulatory category for natural carotenes derived from algae. It is also pre-tested for PA (pyrrolizidine alkaloids), PAH (polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons), and pesticide residues, meeting the EU regulatory gold standard. Full regulatory documentation is available for European supplement, food and cosmetic brands.
What certifications does Carogex® hold?
Carogex® is manufactured in a 100% solar-powered, carbon-neutral facility certified for NSF-GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice), HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points), and ISO 9001. The product is also Kosher and HALAL certified, and is a 100% vegan, allergen-free and strictly silica-free clean-label ingredient. Full documentation, including certificates of analysis and safety data sheets, is available on request.
What applications is Carogex® suitable for?
Carogex® is a versatile ingredient suitable for a wide range of applications. It is used in dietary supplements such as high-stability capsules and softgels; functional foods and beverages, including water-dispersible grades for ‘Sun-Defense’ drinks; as a natural food colourant providing vibrant, stable and healthy hues; and in cosmetic formulations as an antioxidant-rich topical solution for skin health. Carogex® is designed for B2B nutraceutical, food, and cosmetic brands.
Who manufactures Carogex® and how is it produced?
Carogex® is manufactured by Ingex Botanicals (P) Limited in India, the manufacturing arm of Ingex Germany GmbH, from the microalgae Dunaliella salina. It is produced using patented SEDS technology in a 100% solar-powered, carbon-neutral facility certified for GMP, HACCP, and ISO 9001. It is then warehoused at our Rotterdam, Netherlands facility and supplied to European nutraceutical, food and cosmetic brands through Ingex Germany, with full batch traceability and EU-ready documentation maintained at every stage.
Do you hold beta-carotene stock in Europe?
Yes. As a dedicated natural beta-carotene supplier in Europe, we maintain ready-to-ship stock of Carogex® at our warehouse in Rotterdam, Netherlands. This allows us to offer fast, reliable 48 to 72 hour delivery to customers across the EU, including Germany, France, Italy, Spain, the Benelux countries, and beyond, without the delays of direct international shipping. Contact us to check current stock availability and lead times.
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