Coloration Solutions

Discover our naturally-sourced coloration portfolio

Demand is growing for appealing, more natural and healthier products

Consumer interest and demand for natural ingredients continue to grow. To help meet this need, DSM delivers natural and nature-based colors to the food and beverage and dietary supplement industries. Our coloration solutions are tailor-made to meet your needs and uniquely positioned to address common challenges of supply, cost, quality, application, and regulatory requirements. Our color solutions include more than colors.

Why choose DSM color solutions?

Our carotenoid-based colors will optimize your coloration costs, maintain uniform consistency throughout your product line and address the growing need for more natural ingredients.

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Explore our Coloration Ingredients

DSM is a leading provider of carotenoids and coloration solutions to the food, beverage and dietary supplement industries.

Apocarotenal

Apocarotenal (or trans-β-apo-8'-carotenal) from DSM is an orange-red pigment, ideal for use foods like processed cheese and beverages.
Canthaxanthin

Canthaxanthin from DSM is a natural orange-yellow pigment and potent lipid-soluble antioxidant, ideal for foods like confectionery and beverages.
CaroCare®

CaroCare® natural carotenoids from DSM deliver the highest quality natural-source β-Carotene available today; ideal for ready-to-drink beverages.
FloraGLO® Lutein

FloraGLO® Lutein from DSM can provide a vast assortment of color choices for formulation into applications, like sports beverages, supporting healthy vision.
Quali®-Carotene

Quali®-Carotene from DSM is a β-Carotene that brings vibrant color and health benefits to food and beverages –including vitamin A.
redivivo® Lycopene

redivivo® Lycopene from DSM offers superior stability, greater nutrient absorption and very low extrusion losses in food and beverage applications, such as confectionery.