MiniBeads: micro-encapsulated ingredients for fine powders
For applications such as fine powders or premixes, uniformity is an essential performance parameter. To facilitate the manufacture of these products, Divi’s has developed a new generation of beadlets based on its cutting-edge micro-encapsulation technology. Divi’s proprietary process produces MiniBeads, which are approximately 30% finer than regular beadlets. Due to their small size, MiniBeads offer excellent uniformity and are designed for use in premixes. They are easy to handle thanks to their excellent flowability and offer very good stability in applications. In addition to their use in premixes, our MiniBeads ingredients meet the technical requirements of nutritional powders, for which growing demand is expected to drive the market in the coming years.
AstaBead astaxanthin: natural antioxidant power
At Supply Side West 2023, Divi’s Nutraceuticals will present another innovation, AstaBead. Divi’s and Algalif have joined their expertise to develop highly concentrated beadlets of sustainable natural astaxanthin. Algalif’s production process, located in Iceland, uses renewable energy, and provides premium astaxanthin oleoresin naturally sourced from microalgae. Divi’s transforms this oleoresin into exclusive, easy-to-handle AstaBead beadlets that contain 5% astaxanthin – the highest concentration on the market – allowing smaller tablets and hard-shell capsules. AstaBead beadlets also show excellent performance in applications such as nutritional bars. The AstaBead range includes a fast-dispersing form of astaxanthin benefiting from Divi’s innovative CaroQuik formulation. It is suitable for the fortification of powdered beverages, whether packaged in canisters or in today’s popular disperser sticks and caps.
Divi’s extensive beta-carotene portfolio for coloration and fortification
Divi’s is breaking new ground with beta-carotene beadlets that give applications a beautiful red color. Divi’s is thus adding yet another product to an inventory of high-quality beta-carotene forms that is among the most extensive on the market. As experts in chemical synthesis and microencapsulation, Divi’s offers specialty forms of beta-carotene to suit the requirements of every application, from dietary supplements to beverages, gummies, cereal products, and ice cream, among others. To help marketers answer the demand for additive-free foods and beverages, silicon dioxide-free beta-carotene forms are available. Divi’s beta-carotene of synthetic or natural origin can be used both for fortification and coloration.
For more information, please visit Divi’s Nutraceuticals (booth #2530) at Supply Side West 2023.
