Actilease™: The guarantee of Nutrient Absorption

Kaiseraugst, 14th November 2006

Actilease™ is a beadlet technology developed by DSM Nutritional Products. Actilease™ beadlets contain tiny droplets of micronutrients inside a protective food starch or gelatin matrix. This matrix protects the nutrients during manufacturing and storage and then releases them in the stomach so they can be absorbed by the body.

In addition to maximizing nutrient absorption, this innovative product form prevents tabletting losses and interactions with other compounds. It also provides superior stability and a very low extrusion loss, which means lower overages and smaller tablets. Convenient handling characteristics are provided by the low hygroscopicity, excellent flowability and uniform particle size. These advantages provide a demonstrable cost saving for the customer and enables them to provide cost-effective nutritional products of the very highest quality.

This superior product form based on the Actilease™ process is available for Lutein, OPTISHARP™ (Zeaxanthin), redivivo™ (Lycopene), ALL-Q™ (CoQ10), Beta-Carotene, ROPUFA® (Polyunsaturated fatty acids) and fat soluble vitamins.

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.

DSM
DSM is active worldwide 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 .

For more information:
DSM Nutritional Products
Charlotte Frederiksen

tel. +41 (61) 6888514
fax +41 (61) 6873716

e-mail: charlotte.frederiksen@dsm.com

Forward-looking statements
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