DSM launches vibrant clear carotenoid colorants with a clean taste

Published: 4-Jul-2014

Suitable for energy drinks, flavoured waters and sports drinks

DSM has introduced clear carotenoid solutions that allow for the replacement of azo dyes, which can help manufacturers meet consumer demand for natural-looking, transparent beverages such as energy drinks, flavoured waters, soft drinks and sports drinks.

The company says these colorants are taste neutral, as components that can cause 'off-flavours' such as d-Limonene or tween are not used in the delivery system.

With more people opting for a more natural, organic or additive-free diet, consumers are becoming increasingly aware of the ingredients that colour their foods and beverages.

'Our solutions will allow customers to create brightly coloured beverages that are crystal clear, with a neutral taste and superior stability, providing an appealing alternative to azo dyes,' said Jens Birrer, Global Marketing Manager at DSM.

DSM offers a wide range of high performance natural-source and nature-identical carotenoids, which provide manufacturers with light yellow to red coloration options that are said to offer superior stability in beverage applications.

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