Kaiseraugst, 12 January 2006
DSM Nutritional Products strengthens its Carotenoid portfolio leadership –
Launch of a new animal free Beta-Carotene beadlet form
DSM Nutritional Products is launching a new high potency Beta-Carotene beadlet
– BetaTab® 20% S - to expand its animal-free ingredients
portfolio for the direct compression and dietary supplement market. DSM
recognizes the market need and consumer requirement for animal-free
ingredients. The launch of BetaTab® 20% S demonstrates DSM’s
unique position in the animal-free Beta-Carotene field. DSM’s portfolio of
animal-free product forms will now consist of Beta-Carotene, Vitamin A,
Vitamin E, Vitamin D3, ALL-Q (Coenzyme Q10), Lutein and OPTISHARP™
(zeaxanthin). This is by far the most impressive and comprehensive portfolio
of animal-free forms in the industry.
Functional food and supplement products can be simply and effectively
fortified with DSM’s product forms. BetaTab® 20% S will
become the Beta-Carotene product of choice for direct compression in the
multivitamin tablet industry. With BetaTab® 20% S the industry now
has an animal-free form with excellent stability performance and handling
properties.
Beta-Carotene is the best known of the group of Carotenoids occurring in
fruits and vegetables like carrots. The health benefits of Beta-Carotene are
twofold: On one hand it is a strong antioxidant protecting our cells from the
damaging effects of free radicals and can improve the function of the immune
system. Because of these protective properties, an adequate intake of
Beta-Carotene is thought to be associated with a reduced risk of several
chronic health disorders. On the other hand, as a provitamin A, Beta-Carotene
is also the main dietary source of vitamin A for humans, in particular for
those who avoid food intake from animal origin.
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 company has 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 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 approximately EUR 8 billion and employs around
23,000 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 and the Americas.
