Exploring Carotenoids as Food Colors with DKSH and BASF

Lucarotin® 30 SUN is a 30% beta-carotene dispersion in sunflower oil, ideal for dietary supplements such as soft gel capsules and for fortifying foods like oils and margarine. It is also used in color emulsions for enhanced visual appeal in food products.

LYCOVIT® 10 CWD/S Microencapsulated beta-carotene, spray-dried, fine free flowing cold water dispersible powder. Main applications: dietary supplements (e.g., multivitamins, hard shell capsules) and for coloring and fortification of foods (e.g., confectionary, baked goods, dairy products) and beverages.

Lucarotin® 1 CWD/Y is a 1% microencapsulated beta-carotene powder, spray-dried and cold-water dispersible. It is primarily used for yellow coloring in beverages, foods like ice cream and candies, and dry mixes such as instant drinks. Additionally, it serves as a source of provitamin A in dietary supplements, including hard shell capsules.

Lucarotin® 10 CWD/O Plus is a 10% microencapsulated beta-carotene powder, spray-dried into a fine, free-flowing brown-red powder with a mild characteristic odor and is cold water dispersible. It is widely used in dietary supplements, such as multivitamins and hard shell capsules, and for coloring and fortifying foods like confectionery, baked goods, dairy products, and beverages.