GRANDE® ULTRA 9150

Dietary Supplements, Energy Drinks, Flavored Water, Fruit Juice, Juices, Protein Drinks, Sports Drinks

Acidic pH Stable, Balanced Nutrition, Broad pH Stability, Calorie Reduction, Enhanced Flavour, High Protein Content, Neutral Taste

For confidentiality purposes, the applications staff at Grande Custom Ingredients Group was not provided the specifics of the proposed formulation but was able to use their experience with whey proteins and flavors to develop several options which included the use of Grande Ultra® 9150 whey protein isolates specifically because of Ultra's combination of clarity and taste over a wide pH.

After analyzing and taste-testing the options provided, the customer determined that the formulation using Grande Ultra 9150 was their best choice based on their stated goals. The beverage with Grande Ultra 9150 Acidified WPI had the most appealing flavor, remained clear, provided the desired protein level and was less astringent than competitive alternatives because no additional acid was needed for the product to reach the desired pH of 3.5.

Grande Custom Ingredients Group was asked by a well-known beverage manufacturer to help develop a completely clear, high-protein beverage that featured a clean, neutral taste that would complement the beverage's Strawberry Lemonade flavor. Coupled with the clarity and taste required, the beverage could not possess the astringency that can be left by some high-pH ingredients. The manufacturer's goal was a beverage with 10g of protein per 8 oz. serving at a pH of 3.5.