DSM Nutritional Products is launching today a new high-potency natural
Beta-Carotene beadlet. Named CaroCare® Nat. β-Carotene 20% V, the innovative
product answers the growing demand for animal- and allergen-free ingredients.
Aimed at the direct compression and dietary supplement market, it demonstrates
DSM’s unique expertise in Beta-Carotene formulation. The company’s animal- and
allergen-free portfolio now comprises Beta-Carotene, Vitamin A, Vitamin E,
Vitamin D3, ALL-Q® (Coenzyme Q10), Lutein and OPTISHARP™ (zeaxanthin).
With their excellent stability and handling characteristics, DSM’s product
forms are ideal for fortifying functional foods and supplements. Mauricio
Adade, President of DSM Nutritional Products’ Human Nutrition and Health
business, comments, “CaroCare® Nat. β-Carotene 20% V is a further example of
our commitment to deliver innovative new products. It is designed to address
the most demanding formulation and regulatory challenges. It also aims at
providing our customers the peace of mind that the end-consumer increasingly
requires. CaroCare 20% V is the natural Beta-Carotene product of choice for
multivitamin tablet manufacturers.”
Beta-Carotene is the best known of the Carotenoids found in fruits and
vegetables. DSM Nutritional Products’ natural CaroCare® Beta-Carotene range is
produced by an innovative fermentation process, in which naturally occurring
micro-organisms act on purely vegetable material. Its health benefits are
twofold: Beta-Carotene is a powerful antioxidant; it can improve the function
of the immune system, and is thought to reduce the risk of several chronic
health disorders. On the other hand, Beta-Carotene is also the main dietary
source of vitamin A for humans – especially for those who avoid food of animal
origin.
About DSM Nutritional Products
DSM Nutritional Products is the world's leading supplier of vitamins,
carotenoids and other fine chemicals to the feed, food, pharmaceutical and
personal care industries. The business has sales of about EUR 2 billion and a
long tradition as a pioneer in the discovery of new products, new formulations
and attractive applications for all industry segments. For further company
information please visit
www.dsmnutritionalproducts.com
About DSM
DSM is active in nutritional and pharma ingredients, performance materials and
industrial chemicals. The company creates innovative products and services
that help improve the quality of life. DSM’s products are used in a wide range
of end markets and applications such as human and animal nutrition and health,
cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, automotive and transport, coatings, housing and
electrics & electronics (E&E). DSM’s strategy, named Vision 2010 – Building on
Strengths, focuses on accelerating profitable and innovative growth of the
company’s specialties portfolio. Market-driven growth, innovation and
increased presence in emerging economies are key drivers of this strategy. The
group has annual sales of over EUR 8 billion and employs some 22,000 people
worldwide. DSM ranks among the global leaders in many of its fields. The
company is headquartered in the Netherlands, with locations in Europe, Asia,
Africa and the Americas. More information about DSM can be found at
www.dsm.com
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