Transcript LycoRed Company Overview

Colours
Overview
Which Natural colours are offered by LycoRed?
LycoRed has a range of natural colours formulated to
suit most food and beverage applications.
LycoRed natural colours are based on carotenoids
that have scientifically recognized health benefits.
Lycopene, carotene and lutein all have health benefits
due to their ability to neutralize damaging free
radicals.
Lycopene
Lycopene
Extracted and formulated into ready to use colouring
formulations from Lycopene rich tomatoes using a
patented process.
Tomato lycopene based formulations are offered by
LycoRed under Tomat-O-Red® brand
Tomat-O-Red® 2% NG
 Tomat-O-Red® 2% NG is a stable suspension of
lycopene crystals in glycerol that has gives a cloudy
red / orange colour
 Typical dose levels :2ppm to 7ppm in beverages or other translucent applications.
5ppm to 20ppm in solid applications
Tomat-O-Red® 10% CWD
Tomat-O-Red® 10% CWD is a stable suspension of
lycopene crystals that has been dried into a powder
format.
The CWD powder rapidly disperses in water to release
the lycopene crystals into a stable suspension within
the application
Typical dosages are dry powder mixes (3 – 10ppm),
yoghurts (10 – 30ppm) and confectionary (10 – 30ppm)
Lycopene – benefits
Natural
EU and FDA approved food colour
Vegetarian
Non GMO
Kosher
Halal
pH stable red colour
Heat stable red colour
Ascorbic acid stable red colour
Beta-Carotene
Carotene
Listed as E160a (ii) but declared on pack as E160a and
offered by LycoRed under Lyc-O-Beta brand
Natural
EU and FDA approved food colour
Vegetarian
Non GMO
Kosher
Halal
pH stable orange-yellow colour
Heat stable orange-yellow colour
Ascorbic acid stable orange-yellow colour
Lyc-O-Beta 30%
Lyc-O-Beta 30% is an suspension of Beta Carotene in
vegetable oil.
Typical applications are beverage compounds, flavor
emulsions, yellow fats, cheese, decorations and
coatings and chocolate curvatures.
Lyc-O-Beta 2% NG
Lyc-O-Beta 2% SG uses the same patented technology
applied to Lycopene to produce a stable suspension
of carotene crystals in glycerol.
Typical applications beverages, fruit preparations,
sugar confectionary, sauces, dairy products, ready
meals
Lyc-O-Beta 10% CWD
Lyc-O-Beta 10% CWD uses the same patented
technology applied to Lycopene to the powdered
dispersion of carotene crystals.
Typical applications are as for the Lyc-O-Beta 2% SG
but where the customer requires a powder
Lyc-O-Beta 1% CWS
Lyc-O-Beta 1% CWS is a prepared from a stable
carotene emulsion.
The impact on the shade of the formulation in
application to give a more yellow option than the 10%
CWD or 2% NG.
The slide on the next page illustrates the shade
differences in a clear beverage (pH 3.5). All samples
are prepared to demonstrate 10ppm of β-carotene.
Lutein
Lutein
Listed as E161b and offered by LycoRed under Lyc-OLutein brand
Natural
EU and FDA approved food colour
Vegetarian
Non GMO
Kosher
Halal
pH stable yellow colour
Heat stable yellow colour
Ascorbic acid stable yellow colour
Lyc-O-Lutein 2% SG and 10% CWD
Lyc-O-Lutein 2% SG and 10% CWD use the same
patented technology applied to Lycopene and
carotene described earlier.
Support Available
Product recommendation and rapid sampling
Regulatory support
Trouble shooting advise and availability of technical
team to attend trials
In house applications work and support for stability
trials
Preparation of demonstration samples in suitable
bases to speed up initial development work.