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Divi’s and Algalif present AstaBead, highly concentrated astaxanthin beadlets

Divi’s and Algalif have joined their expertise to develop high quality, sustainable and natural astaxanthin. AstaBead highly concentrated beadlets show excellent performance in innovative applications.

Astaxanthin is a red pigment found in algae, yeast, bacteria and fungi. It belongs to the carotenoid family known as xanthophylls. Astaxanthin is known to be the most powerful antioxidant – hundreds to thousands of times stronger than vitamin E and vitamin C – with potential health benefits supported by a compelling body of scientific studies. Astaxanthin is naturally occurring in foods such as salmon; unfortunately, the levels in our diet are not comparable to dose levels recommended to experience the most beneficial effects, which are related to supplementation.

The natural power of AstaBead

Algalif and Divi’s Nutraceuticals have joined their expertise to develop highly concentrated beadlets of sustainable natural astaxanthin. Algalif’s processing facilities, located in Iceland, utilise renewable energy and produce highly concentrated premium astaxanthin oleoresin – naturally sourced from microalgae. Divi’s takes advantage of its expertise in fat-soluble ingredient formulation to transform this oleoresin into exclusive, highly concentrated AstaBead beadlets.

Highest concentration of an astaxanthin beadlet on the market

AstaBead beadlets contain 5% astaxanthin, the highest concentration of astaxanthin beadlets on the market. The high concentration of astaxanthin in AstaBead beadlets makes it possible to reduce the size of tablets and capsules to meet consumer demand for supplements that are easier to swallow. For applications not requiring such a high concentration, AstaBead beadlets containing 2.5% astaxanthin are also available.

Innovative solutions for technical challenges

AstaBead beadlets are easy to handle and show excellent performance in a variety of applications. They come in two different beadlet formulations that meet a number of technical challenges:

1. Direct compressible form: AstaBead directly compressible beadlets enable the production of tablets by direct compression while limiting oil extrusion and colour bleeding. They can also be used in hard-gelatin capsules.
2. Quickly dispersible form: AstaBead quickly dispersible beadlets contain a fast-dispersing astaxanthin featuring Divi’s innovative CaroQuik formulation. They are used to both fortify and provide consistent colour to powdered supplements, whether packaged in cans, sticks or dispersing caps that are popular with consumers today.

Icelandic purity and sustainable manufacturing

Based in Iceland, Algalif is a leading supplier of high-grade natural astaxanthin products from microalgae, including ingredients and finished formulations. Their mission is to help meet the nutritional needs of current and future generations through the development and supply of high-quality, sustainable microalgae ingredients. Algalif is committed to providing a reliable supply of high-quality, pure, sustainable astaxanthin from algae. Their indoor production process is designed to deliver high yields of premium astaxanthin using pure Icelandic water and only renewable energy.

Divi’s Nutraceuticals: A reliable supplier

Divi’s Nutraceuticals is a global manufacturer and supplier of over 80 forms of carotenoids and vitamins. The company was founded in 2006 as a subsidiary 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 their exclusive cutting-edge development and production, they supply supplement, food, beverage and feed customers with state-of-the-art product forms throughout the world.

Divi’s is committed to providing the highest quality carotenoid and vitamin solutions for health and nutrition. Their fully validated and backward integrated manufacturing process – from the molecule to the ingredient formulation – makes them a quality, flexible and reliable supplier and partner, backed up by global sales and warehouse facilities selected for highest operating standards and convenient, rapid delivery.

Divi’s technical and application experts will support you at each stage of your project, from idea to realisation. Contact Divi’s today to talk about your requirements.