Lutein Pastilles (Acacia)


Ingredient Weight As % INCI
Cold water 120g 35.4
FloraGLO Lutein 10% TAB grade 0.12g 0.03
Gum Arabic 100g 29.51
Water 15g 4.43
Glucose Syrup * 14g 4.1 C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate; Lanolin Alcohol
Flavour 0.1g 0.03
Sugar 90g 26.5


Dissolve gum in water by using a magnetic stirrer (this will not dissolve all the gum, it just gets it started. Leave over night to fully dissolve. Next day dissolve Lutein in water then add the sugar and dissolve, add glucose syrup. Bring to the boil to 124 degrees C. Add boiled mix to the gum and mix well. Allow to satnd for an hour, discard any foam that has formed. Add colour and flavour and pour into starch moulds. Leave to set in oven at 40 degrees C over night.