Supplements
The supplements and health and wellbeing industry is booming with many UK consumers actively looking for products that will boost their everyday lives; for their skin, beauty, nails, hair, and general vitamin consumption.
Palatable and easy to swallow are preferred options for adults and children when taking supplements, making gummies a clear favourite. But consumers are increasingly demanding cleaner label solutions and ingredients that they recognise. Since the COVID pandemic, many have chosen to include a supplement into their everyday lives. The options are growing rapidly; gummies for hair growth, skin care, vitamin boosts, nail growth and overall wellbeing, including better sleep and relaxation. Gelatines have historically been used in the past for their flexibility, but Pectin and Carrageenan are now key players.
Benefits of Our Ingredients in Supplements:
- Collagen: A structural protein, collagen supports skin, joints, and bone health. It can be hydrolysed for better absorption and it’s often used in gummies marketed for beauty, anti-aging and joint health.
- Agar: A plant-based, gelatinous substance derived from seaweed, Agar is a vegan gelling agent that helps with digestion and weight management. Offers the perfect vegan-friendly alternative to gelatine in gummy supplements, providing the perfect chewy texture.
- Pectin: A fibre-rich, pant-based gelling agent that supports digestive and heart health. A soluble fibre primarily found in citrus fruits, Pectin is commonly used in fruit-flavoured gummies.
- Carrageenan: Carrageenan is used to enhance the texture of gummies and improve their shelf stability, but it is less commonly found in health supplements compared to pectin and agar. Derived from Red Seaweed, it’s used to thicken and stabilise.
- Gelatine: A traditional gelling agent that supports skin and joint health. Gelatine is commonly used as the primary gelling agent in traditional gummies, providing their characteristic chewiness and structure. It is a popular choice for protein-based gummies, as it is an animal-derived product and is rich in collagen.
- Xanthan Gum is a valuable ingredient in supplement manufacturing for its thickening, stabilising, and suspending properties. It enhances texture, improves shelf stability, and supports formulation flexibility, all while being a vegan-friendly and low-calorie ingredient.
Supplement Application |
Our Ingredient Suggestion |
Providing Solutions |
|---|---|---|
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Vitamin Gummies |
Pectin |
Creates the perfect texture |
|
Softgels |
Bovine Gelatine |
Formulated blend for softgels |
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Collagen Supplements |
Collagen |
To produce easy digestible end applications |
|
Nutritional Bars & Snacks |
Xanthan Gum |
For Vegan and clean-label options |
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