Below are findings from a research on the extraction and utilization of Beta-carotene from Chantennay Carrots, and utlization of Sunflower oil for oil paint production. Based on the following findings, construct a statement of conclusions in paragraph format. Indicate the relevance of each finding to each other. The following questions must be answered in the conclusions as well:

What's the best ratio of sunflower oil binder and beta-carotene for quality oil paint?
What would be the paint's appeal to potential consumers?
What is the best alum and water ratio for extracting beta-carotene pigment?
What is the best condition for beta-carotene extraction?


On Questionnaire Survey
Awareness and Knowledge:
- 52% of respondents had not heard about eco-friendly paint derived from natural sources like carrots before, while 48% had.
- The majority (64%) knew only a little about the environmental benefits of using eco-friendly paint, 24% knew some, and only 12% knew a lot.

Interest and Usage:
- A high percentage (64%) were definitely interested in using eco-friendly paint for art projects, and 36% were maybe interested.
- 56% of respondents had used eco-friendly materials in art projects before, while 44% had not.

Factors and Preferences:
- The main factors influencing the decision to use eco-friendly paint were environmental impact (60%), and performance/quality (32%).
- A majority found the idea of using paint derived from carrots appealing (40% very appealing, 44% somewhat appealing).
- When considering surfaces, 64% of respondents typically paint on canvas, while 35% paint on paper.
- The importance of the visual outcome in artwork was very high (68% very important).

Concerns and Willingness to Adapt:
- All respondents found the topic of eco-friendly paint derived from carrots interesting.
- There were significant concerns about the effectiveness and performance of carrot-based eco-friendly paint compared to traditional paint (56% very concerned, 44% concerned).
- A substantial majority (88%) were willing to test carrot-based paint against traditional paint.
- 75% were willing to actively choose and adjust to using eco-friendly paint derived from carrots for future art projects, with another 25% willing to maybe do so.

Key Influencing Factors:
- Environmental impact and health/safety considerations were major factors likely to influence decisions towards using eco-friendly paint derived from carrots (60% for environmental impact and 48% for health/safety considerations).
- There was also considerable importance given to the availability of a range of colors and cost-effectiveness.

Usage Frequency:
- Regarding paint usage frequency: most respondents used paint weekly (40%), while some used it rarely (36%), daily (16%), or monthly (8%).


On Table 4 (Trials of Experimentation)
- Temperature and Ratio Optimization: Using a 1:32 ratio and heating at 45-50°C proved to be the most effective conditions for extracting beta-carotene and producing oil paint.
- Process Adjustments: Shifting the process to oven-drying at 200°C did not yield favorable results as the product congealed like grease.
- Product Stability: Initial extractions and mixtures showed issues like undesirable odors, non-combining extracts, and color change upon storage.
- Successful Production: Consistent success in producing oil paint was achieved in later trials (Trials 6 and 7) with the optimized procedure.

On Table 5
1. Trial 1 Findings: Utilizing 5 grams of alum with 5 ml of warm water in a 1:1 ratio failed to extract the pigment from the chantennay carrots, indicating inadequate conditions for pigment extraction.

2. Trial 2 Findings: Increasing the quantity to 10 grams of alum and 10 ml of warm water allowed pigment extraction but resulted in pigment clumping and forming lumps, suggesting the need for further refinement in the extraction process.

3. Trial 3 Findings: Optimal extraction was achieved in the third trial with 15 grams of alum and 10 ml of warm water, which effectively extracted the pigment from carrot juice and allowed it to settle at the bottom of the container within a certain period of time.


On Table 6
1. Inaccuracy in Initial Measurements: The first trial faced issues with accuracy in measuring powderized carrots (500g) and sunflower oil (5 ml), which resulted in the carrot cramp.

2. Improved but Inconsistent Mixture: The second trial used more accurate measurements of 2g of beta-carotene and 3 ml of sunflower oil. Despite improvements, the mixture initially turned yellow and then became transparent, indicating instability.

3. Optimal Measurements and Desired Texture Achieved: The third trial with 8g of beta-carotene and 3 ml of sunflower oil achieved the correct measurements and produced the desired texture, resolving previous issues.