E160a
Beta-Carotene
Natural orange pigment; a provitamin A carotenoid used as a natural colourant and supplement.
UYSAL TİCARET · NATURAL CAROTENOIDS
Natural beta‑carotene. From Beypazarı to the world.
Natural Beta-Carotene · E160a · Supercritical CO₂ · Solvent-Free Process · Beypazarı · Natural Lycopene · E160d · HPLC Quality Control · Clean Label · 2028
Project overview
A greenfield natural carotenoid facility, built from the ground up.
Our purpose is to establish a greenfield production facility in Beypazarı, Ankara for natural beta-carotene and lycopene using solvent-free supercritical CO₂ extraction, supplying high-value natural colourants and antioxidants to the food, nutraceutical and cosmetics industries.
- 8,125 kg
- Planned annual production capacity
- 40+
- Expected new direct jobs
- 4 × 1,000 L
- Supercritical CO₂ extractor line
- 2028
- Planned full-scale production
E160aβ-caroteneOur focus product
Natural beta‑carotene
Beta-carotene is the natural carotenoid that gives carrots, pumpkins and many orange fruits and vegetables their colour, known for its provitamin A activity. As our facility’s main product it is planned to be obtained with supercritical CO₂, without organic solvents.
Natural orange pigment
A natural, clean-label alternative to synthetic dyes.
Provitamin A carotenoid
A valuable ingredient for dietary supplement formulations.
Solvent-free process
Supercritical CO₂, without the risk of solvent residues.
At home with carrots
A planned facility in Beypazarı, a district known for its carrots.
Product portfolio
High-value natural carotenoids for food, nutraceuticals and cosmetics.
E160d
Lycopene
Natural red pigment; a potent antioxidant carotenoid, typically sourced from tomato.
Clean label
Food & Beverage
Natural colouring for beverages, dairy, confectionery and bakery as a synthetic dye replacement.
High purity
Nutraceutical & Cosmetic
Supplements, skincare and pharmaceutical formulations, with purity to be verified by HPLC.
Production & technology
Supercritical CO₂ · solvent-free process · HPLC quality control.
The planned five-step production flow from raw material to dispatch.
- 01
Raw Material Prep
Drying and milling of carotenoid-rich plant materials.
- 02
SC-CO₂ Extraction
Extraction on a 4 × 1,000 L line, without chemical solvents.
- 03
CO₂ Recovery
Separators recover CO₂ and recycle it in a closed loop.
- 04
Formulation & Packing
Standardisation and food-grade packaging.
- 05
QC & Dispatch
HPLC laboratory analysis before dispatch.
- Supercritical CO₂ extraction
- Solvent-free process
- 2026-model new equipment
- HPLC quality control
Machinery & equipment
A modern line, installed turnkey.
SC-CO₂ extractor line
4 × 1,000 L extractor configuration · 2026 model, new equipment.
Auxiliary process equipment
Raw material preparation, CO₂ recovery and integration equipment.
Laboratory (turnkey)
HPLC and industrial laboratory instruments for quality control.
Facility buildings
Factory, administrative building and canteen; on-site installation by the supplier.
Environment & sustainability
Clean, solvent-free production aligned with the EU Green Deal.
Zero
Solvent-free process
Supercritical CO₂ replaces hexane and other organic solvents.
Closed loop
CO₂ recycling
Process CO₂ is separated, recovered and reused in the system.
Low temp.
Energy efficiency
Mild operating temperatures preserve actives and save energy.
Natural extract
Residue-free output
A process designed to leave no solvent residues in products or wastewater.
- EU Green Deal
- Clean label
- Solvent-free technology
Economic & social impact
A new industry for Beypazarı, domestic natural ingredients for Türkiye.
- Introduces solvent-free supercritical CO₂ extraction to Türkiye’s natural ingredients sector.
- Creates 40 direct jobs and strengthens regional employment in Beypazarı.
- Supports import substitution of natural colourants and antioxidants.
- Supplies high-value natural ingredients to domestic and international markets.
Risk & quality management
An investment that plans for risk from the start.
| Risk category | Mitigation |
|---|---|
| Raw material supply & seasonality | Multi-supplier agreements & stock buffers |
| High-pressure process & technology | Turnkey supplier installation, training & OHS |
| Food safety & regulation (EU/TR) | Turkish Food Codex, ISO 22000 / HACCP approach |
| Market price volatility | Diversified segments: food, nutra, cosmetics |
Project timeline
Phased implementation plan: 2025 → 2028.
2025 – 2026
Project Preparation
Project design, technical planning and permitting.
2027
Construction & Installation
Facility buildings, extraction line and laboratory installation.
Jan – May 2028
Trial Production
Process validation, quality control and finalisation of product specifications.
Jun 2028 →
Full-Scale Production
Targeting regular supply to domestic and international markets.
This is the planned project timeline; commercial production remains subject to project implementation and commissioning.
- Türkiye
- European Union
- Middle East
- North Africa
Uysal TurizmBehind the project
Uysal Turizm ve Ticaret
UYSAL Natural Carotenoids is the new investment of Uysal Turizm ve Ticaret, based in Çayırhan (Nallıhan), which operates public buses, student and staff shuttles, İpragaz LPG and Korusu water dealerships and used car trading. Project beneficiary: Abdullah Uysal.
Let’s talk about beta-carotene and the project
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- Emailuysal6571@gmail.com
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