Kemin
Iowa-based global ingredient maker whose human nutrition and health unit supplies branded carotenoids, botanicals, beta-glucans and other actives to supplement and food brands.
Branded ingredients
- FloraGLO® Lutein: Free (unesterified) lutein extracted from marigold flowers. Positioned for: Eye health, Brain & cognition, Skin, hair & nails, Pregnancy & infant, Children, Healthy aging, Food & beverage formulation.
- ZeaONE® / OPTISHARP™ Natural Zeaxanthin: Natural zeaxanthin from marigolds, typically combined with lutein. Positioned for: Eye health, Brain & cognition, Pregnancy & infant.
- Macu-LZ™: Blend of the three macular carotenoids: lutein, RR-zeaxanthin and meso-zeaxanthin. Positioned for: Eye health, Brain & cognition, Skin, hair & nails, Sleep, Mood & stress, Food & beverage formulation.
- Macu-LE™: Lutein esters from marigold flowers. Positioned for: Eye health.
- Neumentix™: Water extract of patented spearmint lines bred to be high in polyphenols (rosmarinic acid). Positioned for: Brain & cognition, Energy & sports, Healthy aging, Food & beverage formulation.
- DailyZz™: Blend of spearmint and green tea extracts rich in polyphenols, positioned for sleep and next-day function. Positioned for: Sleep, Brain & cognition, Mood & stress.
- Enercera™: Polyphenol-rich nootropic ingredient taken for its effect during sleep on next-day focus. Positioned for: Brain & cognition, Sleep, Energy & sports.
- BetaVia™: Algae-derived beta-1,3-glucan from a proprietary Euglena gracilis strain, offered at over 50% and over 95% purity. Positioned for: Immune health, Digestive health, Respiratory health, Food & beverage formulation.
- ButiShield™: Encapsulated, low-odour butyric acid with sustained release (over 35% butyric acid). Positioned for: Digestive health.
- Slendesta®: Potato protein extract containing proteinase inhibitor II (PI2), from upcycled potatoes. Positioned for: Metabolic & weight, Blood sugar, Healthy aging, Energy & sports, Food & beverage formulation.
- XCS-11®: Stabilized chlorine dioxide solution (2% and 5%) for oral-care products. Positioned for: Oral health, Manufacturing & delivery.