DSM Launches High-Potency Natural Beta-Carotene

13/02/07 DSM Nutritional Products is launching a new high-potency natural Beta-Carotene beadlet. Named CaroCare Nat. β-Carotene 20% V, the innovative product answers the growing demand for animal- and allergen-free ingredients. Aimed at the direct compression and dietary supplement market, it is claimed to demonstrate DSM’s unique expertise in Beta-Carotene formulation. The company’s animal- and allergen-free portfolio now comprises Beta-Carotene, Vitamin A, Vitamin E, Vitamin D3, ALL-Q (Coenzyme Q10), Lutein and OPTISHARP (zeaxanthin).

With their excellent stability and handling characteristics, DSM’s product forms are ideal for fortifying functional foods and supplements. Mauricio Adade, President of DSM Nutritional Products’ Human Nutrition and Health business, comments, “CaroCare Nat. β-Carotene 20% V is a further example of our commitment to deliver innovative new products. It is designed to address the most demanding formulation and regulatory challenges. It also aims at providing our customers the peace of mind that the end-consumer increasingly requires. CaroCare 20% V is the natural Beta-Carotene product of choice for multivitamin tablet manufacturers.”

Beta-Carotene is the best known of the Carotenoids found in fruits and vegetables. DSM Nutritional Products’ natural CaroCare Beta-Carotene range is produced by an innovative fermentation process, in which naturally occurring micro-organisms act on purely vegetable material. Its health benefits are twofold: Beta-Carotene is a powerful antioxidant; it can improve the function of the immune system, and is thought to reduce the risk of several chronic health disorders. On the other hand, Beta-Carotene is also the main dietary source of vitamin A for humans – especially for those who avoid food of animal origin.