For applications like fine powders or premixes, uniformity is a key performance parameter. To facilitate the manufacture of such products, Divi’s has developed a new generation of mini beadlets. Divi’s exclusive micro-encapsulation process produces MiniBeads that are 30% finer than ordinary beadlets. Their small size guarantees excellent uniformity in premixes and fine powders. Denise Catini, Head of R&D at Divi’s Nutraceuticals, confirms: “Divi’s benefits from decades of experience in the formulation of fat-soluble ingredients, especially in the micro-encapsulation of actives in beadlets. Our process is unique and differs from that of other beadlets, which are typically made using spray granulation or extrusion.” Divi’s micro-encapsulation technology provides beadlets that are very stable during manufacturing and storage of the final product. Divi’s MiniBeads provide excellent content uniformity and easy handling. They offer excellent stability in a variety of applications.
At Vitafoods Europe 2025, Divi’s Nutraceuticals will also introduce its new vitamin K2 MK-7. “We used our expertise in formulating fat soluble ingredients to develop vitamin K2 MK-7 beadlets that are directly compressible and protect the active ingredient, particularly in the presence of minerals, resulting in excellent stability during compression and throughout the shelf life of tablets.” indicates Catini. Divi’s also offers a fast-dispersing vitamin K2 benefiting from the innovative VitaQuik beadlet technology, which enhances the quick dissolution of fortified powders in cold water. Both forms of beadlets provide numerous technical advantages such as convenient handling, very good uniformity and excellent stability. They enable vitamin K2 to be easily added to existing or new formulations, including tablets, capsules, gummies, powders, as well as nutritional drinks and bars. Vitamin K2 MK-7 attracts growing interest, due to its bioavailability which allows it to accumulate in the bloodstream and thus be available to play a role in bones and arteries. Vitamin K2 works in tandem with vitamin D3 to facilitate and regulate the body’s absorption of calcium. Divi’s catalogue includes high-quality forms of vitamin D3 and vitamin K2 for an optimal combination of these two ingredients in a wide variety of applications.
Divi’s Nutraceuticals is a global manufacturer and supplier of about a hundred forms of carotenoids and vitamins. The company was founded in 2006 as a division of Divi’s Laboratories, a leading global supplier of active pharmaceuticals (APIs) and intermediates. Divi’s is fully dedicated to quality and innovation with a team of over 400 scientists who make up their Quality, Research and Development departments. Thanks to its exclusive cutting-edge development and production, Divi’s supplies supplement, food, beverage, pet food and feed customers with state-of-the-art product forms throughout the world.
