1.   Altratene: Beta- carotene E160a(i)

Altratene is yielding a yellow to orange range of colours.

Beta carotene is also known as pro-vitamin A, because it is converted into vitamin A in the body as needed. Beta carotene is therefore a safe source of vitamin A.

Beta carotene is also a powerful antioxidant, which may help protect the human body by disabling free radicals before they cause lasting cell damage.

2.   Altratene Apocarotenal: Apocarotenal E160e

Altratene Apocarotenal is yielding an orange to red-orange range of colours

Apocarotenal is also known as pro-vitamin A and a safe source of vitamin A.

3.   Canthatene: Canthaxanthin E161g

Canthatene is yielding a red colour.

4.   Lycotene: Lycopene E160d(i)

Lycotene is yielding a red-brown to brownish colour.

Lycopene is a very powerful antioxidant and several studies suggest that it may help lower the risk of prostate cancer and heart disease.

5.   Lutene: Lutein E161b

Lutene is a yielding yellow colour.

Studies suggest that Lutein may help protect the eye against cataract and macular degeneration. Skin health benefits have also been documented.

• Powders are recommended for use in food, beverage and supplement application in powdered or water based form.

• Oil suspensions are commonly used in margarines, soups, sauces, dressing, popcorn or soft gel capsules.

• Emulsions are typically added to beverage, fruit preparation, dairy and other water based food products.