Color Carotenoids & natural color for clean label solutions.
Canthatene® Canthaxanthin
Canthatene® is Allied Biotech’s brand of canthaxanthin. Allied Biotech has developed canthaxanthin powder, emulsion, and feed grade formulations designed to achieve a range of red color shades in food. Canthaxanthin is found in mushrooms, fish, and crustaceans. It is commonly used in food and beverage products such as custards, cake mixes, juices, yogurts, soups, and sauces. It can also be used as a feed additive.
- Water Soluble Powder 10%
- Emulsion 10%
- Feed Grade 10%
Lycotene® Lycopene
Lycotene® is Allied Biotech’s line of lycopene formulations. Lycopene is used in dietary supplements and to fortify functional foods. It is found in nature in tomatoes, watermelon, and pink guava. Lycopene is widely used for its health benefits and has the ability to impart red color in foods. Allied Biotech offers stable lycopene formulations including powders, oil suspensions, and emulsions.
Now available from natural and synthetic sources.
- Water Soluble Powder 10%
- Oil Suspension 20%
- Emulsion 10%
Altratene® Apocarotenal
Altratene® Apocarotenal is Allied Biotech’s line of apocarotenal formulations. Apocarotenal is a form of ProVitamin A, but is mainly used as a food colorant. Altratene® Apocarotenal provides a wide range of orange to red shades and is commonly used to color processed cheese, dressings, soups, and beverages. Apocarotenal is found in nature in tangerines, oranges, and spinach. Altratene® Apocarotenal formulations are available in water dispersible powders, emulsions, oil solutions, and oil suspension.
70/30
- Water Soluble Powder 10%
- Oil Suspension 20%
- Emulsion 3%
- Solution 2%
Lutene® Lutein
Lutene® is the trade name for Allied Biotech’s line of lutein formulations. It is naturally derived from marigolds. Lutein is often used in dietary supplements and to fortify functional foods. Allied Biotech holds a patent for the extraction and purification of lutein from oleoresin. They offer lutein in both powder and emulsion forms. Lutein is naturally found in marigolds, spinach, and kale and is often associated with promoting eye health.
- Water Soluble Powder 10%
- Oil Suspension 20%
- Emulsion 15%
Altratene® Beta-Carotene
Altratene® is Allied Biotech’s line of Beta-Carotene formulations. Beta-Carotene, a precursor to vitamin A, plays a crucial role in bolstering immunity. As a powerful antioxidant, beta carotene helps combat harmful free radicals in the body, which can otherwise weaken the immune system. Moreover, beta carotene supports the production and function of white blood cells, enhancing the body’s ability to fight infections and illnesses. Additionally, it contributes to the integrity of mucous membranes, including those lining the respiratory and digestive tracts, acting as a first line of defense against pathogens.
- Water Soluble
Powders: 1%, 5%, 10% - Oil Suspensions: 10%, 22%, 30%
- Emulsions: 2%, 3%, 5%, 10%
- Tablet Grade: 20%
Chlorophylls
Chlorophyll, the green, oil-soluble pigment found in all plants, imparts an olive green tone and is available in liquid and powder forms as chlorophylls or chlorophyllins. While stable to light and heat, it may precipitate in acidic environments, making it suitable for applications such as confectionery, dairy desserts, sauces, and dry mixes.
- Liquid + Powder Forms
- Light + Heat Stable
- Oil Soluble Pigment
Genipa & Spirulina
Genipa Americana (Jagua), also known as Jagua, is a tropical fruit that contains the pigment genipin, found in its dark juice, which gives it a distinctive dark blue tone. This natural colorant is often used in food and cosmetic applications, valued for its vibrant hue, though its stability and performance may vary depending on environmental factors like pH and temperature.
Spirulina, a blue-green unicellular algae, is celebrated as a superfood due to its rich content of protein, vitamins, and minerals, and contains phycocyanin, a pigment responsible for its striking vibrant blue color. Widely used as a natural colorant in food and cosmetics, spirulina’s pigment stability requires careful attention to pH levels and temperatures to ensure optimal performance in various applications.
- Liquid + Powder Forms
- Light + Heat Stable
- Oil Soluble Pigment
Anthocyanins
Anthocyanins, pigments responsible for the vibrant red, purple, and blue hues in fruits and vegetables, are anthocyanidin glucosides belonging to the flavonoid group. Beyond their role as natural food colorants, they offer antioxidant and therapeutic benefits, enhancing the functional value of foods. Stable under light, heat, and acidic pH conditions, anthocyanins can be sourced from ingredients like grape skin and black carrot.
- Liquid + Powder Forms
- Light + Heat Stable
- Oil Soluble Pigment