Applications
Nutrition & Health
Tablets, softgels, gummy vitamins and protein powders.
Supplements need colors that complement their health positioning. Many of our pigments — beta-carotene, anthocyanin — also carry nutritional value.
Formulation Challenges
- Tablet coatings require fine, dispersible powders
- Interaction with vitamins and minerals
- Strict heavy-metal limits
Our Recommendations
- 1Beta-carotene beadlets for softgels
- 2Micronized chlorophyllin for tablet coatings
- 3Anthocyanin for berry-flavored gummies
Recommended Colorants
Anthocyanin
Purple sweet potato & blueberry
Purple sweet potato and blueberry anthocyanins delivering red to violet shades in acidic products.
- Powder
- Liquid
Sodium Copper Chlorophyllin
Alfalfa (Medicago sativa)
Stable, fresh leaf-green for beverages, candies and oral-care products.
- Powder
- Liquid
Natural Beta-Carotene
Carrot & palm fruit
Sunny yellow-orange from carrot and palm fruit with provitamin A benefits.
- Emulsion
- Powder