Ethyl β-apo-8'-carotenoate, also known as Apoester, is a yellow carotenoid naturally present in certain plants. It is primarily used to enhance pigmentation in egg yolks and in poultry skin, shanks, fat, etc., and is often combined with canthaxanthin.
Excellent bioavailability, effectively absorbed and utilized by animals upon ingestion.
High stability during storage and processing.
Enhances pigment deposition, making egg yolks a richer golden yellow and significantly improving coloration of poultry skin, shanks, beak, and subcutaneous fat. Often used in combination with canthaxanthin to achieve more desirable animal product colors for consumers.
Serves as a source of vitamin A, which can be converted into vitamin A in case of dietary deficiency.