BEVERAGE FORTIFICATION

Beverages can be fortified with micronutrients to replace or enhance the vitamin and mineral content of the drink to improve their nutritional contribution to the diet.

• Vitamin B1 (thiamin) and B2 (riboflavin) help the body produce energy and affect enzymes that influence the muscles, nerves and heart.
• Vitamin B3 (niacin) has a role in energy production in cells and in maintaining the health of the skin, nervous system and digestive system.
• Vitamin B5 (pantothenic acid) influences normal growth and development.
• Vitamin B6 (pyridoxine) helps the body break down protein and helps maintain the health of red blood cells, the nervous system and parts of the immune system
• Vitamin B7 (biotin) helps break down protein and carbohydrates and helps the body make hormones.
• Vitamin B9 (folic acid) helps the cells in the body make and maintain D.N.A. and is important in the production of red blood cells.
• Vitamin B12 (cobalamin) plays a role in the body’s growth and development. It also has a part in producing blood cells, the functions of the nervous system and how the body uses folic acid and carbohydrates. (ref- Donna Berry-Foodnews)

Vitamins are inherently unstable and their stability is affected by several factors such as oxygen in the liquid, heat, ultraviolet light, and the presence of other substances.

Similarly, the use of mineral salts to provide the nutritional minerals and trace elements requires considerable care and a good knowledge of their chemical and physical properties and interactions.

Our vast portfolio of micronutrients is ideal for use in fortifying beverages. All of our nutritional ingredients are scientifically proven, so brands can innovate at speed with confidence.

We can develop custom nutrient premixes as per individual customer requirements.