Beta-carotene is a member of carotenoids that is naturally present in many fruits and vegetables and can be extracted in different ways, also is biosynthesized by different microorganisms, or is produced by chemical synthesis. This substance is generally known as a precursor of vitamin A, but in fact, it has more health-giving effects, including antioxidant effect, prevention of cardiovascular diseases, combating various types of cancer such as breast cancer, prostate cancer, lung cancer, colon cancer, and skin cancer, also prevention of metabolic diseases such as diabetes and obesity, as well as promoting skin health. In addition to the fact that this substance can be effective in the form of medicine in improving the health of consumers, it can be used as a nutraceutical compound that causes the color in the product in the formulation of functional foods and cosmetics.
