Lycored launches oleoresin and microencapsulated beadlet for astaxanthin applications

Softgels. Image courtesy of Lycored

Lycored (Branchburg, NJ) expanded its line of astaxanthin products with an oleoresin created from Haematococcus pluvialis algae designed for soft gels and a microencapsulated starch beadlet, a cold water dispersible microencapsulated solution for beverages and dry mixes.

“Our natural, algae-derived astaxanthin formulations have been developed with quality top of mind,” said Karin Hermoni, head of product and science at Lycored, in a press release. “Between the classic soft gel and the richness of possibilities that our unique microencapsulation technologies allow, we can now offer manufacturers a hub for a wide range of finished applications with astaxanthin.”

Its beadlet microencapsulation techniques enhance the stability of ingredients while minimizing cross-interaction and protecting against oxidation. Lycored’s microencapsulation technology also provides options for tablets, hard-shell capsules, chewable tablets, gummies, and nutritional bars, expanding the possibilities of astaxanthin applications.