BASF develops next-generation carotenoids for animal nutrition

22 Aug 2018 --- BASF Animal Nutrition has launched its Lucantin NXT product line in the EU 28 market. The next generation of carotenoids is stabilized by propyl gallate (PG) and butylhydroxytoluene (BHT) or tocopherol. The introduction in other countries will gradually follow.

Extensive trials have shown that Lucantin NXT products deliver high homogeneity, outstanding stability and long shelf-life while maintaining egg yolk and broiler skin coloring efficacy.

These carotenoid formulations meet the latest Regulation (EC) No 2017/962, which requires to withdraw EQ as a feed additive.

“With our proprietary Lucantin NXT products, we support our customers with innovative formulations that comply with regulatory requirements while setting exceptional quality standards to meet the growing global demand.” said Christopher Rieker, Vice President BASF Animal Nutrition.

BASF has several decades of experience in formulation and production of carotenoids.

Today, BASF is a worldwide leading producer of carotenoids for the animal nutrition industry. While vitamins and carotenoids form an important part of the company’s animal nutrition portfolio, other feed additives such as trace elements, enzymes and organic acids are also supplied by BASF.