DSM Nutritional Products
Vitamins, carotenoids, nutraceuticals
and food additives
Branded ingredients / Product focus
DSM Nutritional Products is a global supplier of vitamins, carotenoids and fine chemicals. The company's impressive
reputation in the health and prevention field is backed by intensive R&D. DSM Nutritional Products is able to respond
actively to the current trends.
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VITAMINS
DSM Nutritional Products can supply the complete range of vitamins in for all possible uses. DSM vitamins are
available in many forms (Supplemix™, CustoMix), depending on the vitamin and application: crystalline, as oil,
with a protective coating or in a protective matrix as dry powder.
CITRIC ACID
DSM citric acid is a natural, odourless and colourless crystalline substance with a pleasantly refreshing acidulous taste. Our
citric acid is available in anhydrous and monohydrate forms, as trisodium citrate dehydrate and monosodium citrate in various
granulations, and as aqueous solutions.
CAROTENOIDS
Carotenoids are the pigments that give color to egg yolks, tomatoes, fungi, leaves, fruits, and flowers. They also occur in
crustaceans, certain fish species, feathers and insects. They cannot be made in the body and must be obtained in the diet. DSM's
carotenoids are used for food coloration and fortification, as well as in dietary supplements.
The DSM carotenoids range includes Apocarotenal, Apo-ester, Canthaxanthin, ß-Carotene (including a new and unique
formulation easily dispersible in cold water and very stable in all beverages), Lutein (with a new animal-free formulation) and
innovative branded product forms for functional foods and supplements:
NUTRACEUTICALS - ROPUFA®, TEAVIGO™, CAROCARE®, OPTISHARP™, REDIVIVO™,
LAFTI®, ALL-Q™, BONISTEIN™ AND HIDROX®
OPTISHARP™ (Zeaxanthin) animal-free formulations are suitable for the production of tablets by direct
compression and water-soluble. Our fluid suspension can be used for the production of soft-gelatine capsules
and fortification of foods. Lutein and zeaxanthin are the only two naturally occurring carotenoids selectively deposited in the
macular of the eye. Here they form a protective layer to filter out damaging blue light while their antioxidant activity helps
prevent oxidative eye damage. Therefore, they are believed to reduce the risk of AMD and cataracts. We recommend a
lutein/zeaxanthin ratio of 5:1.
www.optisharp.com
redivivo™ (lycopene) formulations were specifically designed for direct compression, coloration purposes,
fortification of foods and beverages or soft-gelatine capsules. They are very stable in all applications and
highly bioavailable. A number of studies associate high intakes of lycopene with the prevention of heart
diseases and prostate cancer.
CaroCare® (natural source β-Carotene) is produced by an exclusive fermentation process leading to the
biologically active trans β-Carotene with high purity. The animal-free beadlets were developed for direct
compression, the water-soluble formulation is suitable for effervescent tablets and beverages and the oily
suspension can be used for soft-gelatine capsules and fortification of foods.
HIDROX® is produced from fresh, organically grown olives. HIDROX® contains Olive Polyphenols,
predominantly Hidroxytyrosol, an exceptionally potent antioxidant. The Mediterranean diet, which is rich
in olives and olive oil, has been associated with a number of health benefits, in particular with heart health.
Additional research shows that HIDROX® may help reduce inflammation join health. HIDROX® is also suitable for application
in dietary supplements, foods and beverages.
ALL-Q™ (Coenzyme Q10) formulations meet the requirements of consumers as well as tablet and beverage
manufacturers: the high bioavailability is combined with excellent application properties (they are suitable for direct
compression of tablets and water soluble). Coenzyme Q10 is an essential factor in the generation of energy but it also
has been associated with heart health and immunity.
TEAVIGO™ is the active component of green tea in pure form with manifold health benefits. In opposite to
conventional tea extracts TEAVIGO™ does not significantly alter taste and appearance of foods and thus can
be easily used in a large range of foods or supplements.
www.teavigo.com
BONISTEIN™, the trade mark for pure genistein owned by DSM Nutritional Products Ltd, stands for high
quality, high purity, clinical efficacy and safety. BONISTEIN™ is suitable for use in dietary supplements
and functional foods. Clinical studies in women suggested that genistein supplementation helps to reduce
premature bone loss and thereby reduces the risk of osteoporosis.
LAFTI® probiotics are life bacteria of the lactobacillus and bifidobacteria genera selected for their unique health
benefits in humans. They have carefully been selected using criteria such as survival in the gastrointestinal tract,
mucosal adhesion, immunity enhancement and inhibition of pathogenic, food borne, pathogens such as salmonella,
listeria and campylobacter.
www.lafti.com
COLOURFUL BETA-CAROTENE
DSM Nutritional Products has added a new versatile form to its impressing spectrum of carotenoid preparations:
β-Carotene 3% CWS/M
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DSM Nutritional Products Europe Ltd.
P.O. Box 3255, CH-4002 Basel, Switzerland
Tel. +41 61 687 17 77
Fax +41 61 687 41 26
www.dsmnutritionalproducts.com
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β-Carotene 3% CWS/M has been tested in a broad range of applications. In dosages from 4 - 8 ppm (pure carotene) it gives
bright yellow colour shades to:
Instant products, effervescents
Beverages
Dairy products, ice cream
Confectionery
Desserts
Bakery products
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Features of β-Carotene 3% CWS/M
Bright yellow colour shade
High colour strength, certain cloudiness
Nature-identical colouring
For both finished beverages and instant products
Colour and nutrient (provitamin A)
Free of allergens
Free of animal derivatives
Free of GMO
Excellent handling properties
Saves costs versus β-Carotene 1% forms
Product focus / Branded ingredients
The new ROPUFA® '15' n-3 Emulsion is a unique opportunity for the dairy industry to meet health
conscious consumers' demand for fresh milk enriched with the essential Omega-3 long chain polyunsaturated
acids. Strong scientific evidence support that these fatty acids help maintaining the health and performance of
the heart and the cardiovascular system, and have beneficial effects on the health of bones, joints and brain. www.fatsoflife.com