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Natural pigments for poultry
The qualitythat the industrydemands
We supply certified pigments and additives with technical rigour and full traceability. Over 60 years supporting the poultry industry from Catalonia.
60
Years of experience
2
Pigments: yellow & red
20+
Countries
Why choose us
Six solid reasons
Experience
60 years back us up: we know suppliers and customers worldwide and master every stage of the process —from raw-material extraction to saponification and pigment stabilization. We are the sector's benchmark.
Quality
The only company in the world able to homogenize complete oleoresin batches. Our own accredited laboratory certifies, with guarantee, the concentration and dioxin content of every batch. FamiQS certified.
Flexibility
Pigment specialists. We usually work with defined products, but we can adapt to any concentration, volume, presentation or blend: a flexibility no competitor offers.
Capacity
Fully automated plant and digitally controlled warehouse with 1,500 positions, run by a qualified, experienced team. We respond immediately to any order.
Service
The largest raw-material stock in the market and zero finished stock: fresh production on demand, with guaranteed supply. From Barcelona, we reach Europe by road and the whole world by sea.
Green Company
600 kWp of solar power, 750 kWh of batteries and a grid-islanding gateway: we produce self-sufficiently, shielded from outages and energy prices. The lowest carbon footprint in the sector.
Our products
Addiyell & Addired
Two natural pigments with a single mission: constant, attractive colour in egg yolk and broiler skin, all year round.
Addiyell
Natural yellow pigment
The dried marigold flower yields an oleoresin rich in lutein. We saponify and stabilise it at our plant, then absorb it onto silica (powder) or dilute it in water (liquid).
- Origin
- Marigold flower (Tagetes erecta)
- Actives
- Lutein (yellow) and zeaxanthin (orange)
LiquidPowder
Addired
Natural red pigment
The sun-dried fruit yields an oleoresin with a high capsanthin content. Same process: saponification, stabilisation and powder or liquid presentation.
- Origin
- Paprika fruit (Capsicum annuum)
- Actives
- Capsanthin (red) and lutein (yellow)
LiquidPowder
Available in different concentrations, tailored to each customer.
What they are for
Poultry diets change through the year with cereal prices — and colour would change with them. Adding pigments guarantees a constant, attractive tone.
Egg yolk
From the yolk to pasta or pastry: the yellow consumers expect.
Broiler skin
Every market has its tone: golden in Spain or Mexico, white in other countries.
Colour, made to measure
In Japan the yolk should be almost red; in Denmark, almost white. The final tone is verified with our colour fans or by optical recognition.
About us
Discover our facilities
A tour of our laboratory and production plant where the quality of every additive begins.
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Distributors
Our distribution network
Trusted distributors across Europe, Africa and the Americas
Carregant mapa…
Market
Marigold oleoresin price evolution
Quarterly data in US dollar cents per gram of active xanthophylls. The forecast and expected range are based on market analysis and global production trends.
Carregant gràfic…
Source: Additius Santa Maria. Updated quarterly.
Weak dollar pushes prices higher
The continued devaluation of the dollar against the yuan is contributing to the upward price trend.
Less marigold planted in Yunnan
Planting in Yunnan has fallen 20% compared with the previous season.
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Technical advice
Expert advice
Our virtual adviser can help you with poultry pigmentation questions, dose calculations, compatibilities and regulations. Backed by industry bibliographic references.
Sample questions
- “What Addiyell dose do I need to reach 8 on the DSM scale?”
- “Can I combine yellow and red pigment in layers?”
- “Which EU regulation covers pigmenting additives?”
- “How do mycotoxins affect pigmentation?”
Answers are indicative and do not replace personalised technical advice. Always consult your technician or veterinarian.
Hello! I'm the virtual technical adviser of Additius Santa Maria. I can help you with questions about poultry pigmentation, product dosage, compatibilities and European regulation. How can I help you?