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Are carotenoids lost during the refining process?

April 26, 2017carotenoids Lost process refining

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Are carotenoids lost during the refining process?

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During the conventional refining process 100% of the natural carotenes (pro-Vitamin A) and a substantial portion of vitamin E were destroyed. However, with the new refining technology, greater than 90% of the natural carotenes and vitamin E may be retained.