Our gummies each contain a full 100mg coenzyme Q10 as ubiquinone, which is its naturally occurring, oxidised form. Our ubiquinone is obtained via fermentation of the bacterium Rhodobacter sphaeroides. This bacterium lives in water, obtains its energy via anaerobic photosynthesis and is able to synthesise large quantities of coenzyme Q10.
Our vegan Coenzyme Q10 Gummies are based on valuable fructo-oligosaccharides (FOS), a group of dietary fibres which are obtained from the natural inulin found in chicory root. They are characterised by their mild sweetness and have a number of positive properties. Unlike many vitamin gummies, ours are produced completely without artificial sweeteners or additional sugar substitutes.
The production process for gummies requires gelling agents that guarantee a good texture, as well as coating agents that prevent the gummies from sticking together. We use purely plant-based gelling agents and completely avoid animal gelatine, which is often obtained from low-quality slaughterhouse waste, and modified starches. The gelling and stabilising agents we use are obtained from lemon peel (pectin), red algae (agar-agar) and the root tubers of the cassava plant (tapioca starch). We use carnauba wax as a coating agent, making our gummies purely vegan. Citric acid is often used as an acidity regulator, which is usually obtained with the help of moulds and genetically modified microorganisms; the use of phosphate compounds such as tricalcium phosphate is also common. Ascorbic acid (vitamin C) and citrate compounds (such as sodium citrate) are better alternatives for these ingredients, which are used in our vitamin gummies.
Our coenzyme Q10 gummies are characterised by a naturally fruity mango flavour. They are also gluten- and soya-free.
We use light-protected and environmentally friendly amber glass instead of plastic for the packaging.