Drinks with vitamins.
They are neither medicines nor foods; vitamins have always been present in the human diet, and a deficiency of these compounds in the body increases the risk of disease. This group of micronutrients is essential for health, and although they are needed in small doses, their role in our metabolism is, without exaggeration, "gigantic."
The benefits of eating certain foods to prevent disease had been identified long before vitamins were discovered (1). It was not until the beginning of the 20th century that the existence of vitamins and their function became widely known. The discovery of these nutrients led to a better understanding of the relationship between health and diet, but this knowledge took time to be adopted. The notion of "deficiency diseases"—in other words, diseases caused by a deficiency in the diet rather than by the presence of a toxic substance or infectious organism—required a shift in perspective among scientists and the public.
Once the importance of micronutrients, such as vitamins and minerals, was understood, the public's active concern for incorporating them into the diet has never waned. However, there is a crucial difference to consider when talking about vitamins and minerals: while minerals are stable inorganic compounds easily accessible to our bodies through plant and animal foods and the fluids we consume, vitamins are organic compounds that can be much more difficult to ingest because, although present in foods, they are affected by cooking, storage, or exposure to air, which can inactivate them (2).
Today, we're seeing a renewed interest in functional foods and beverages that provide, in addition to traditional nutrients, micronutrients that can be more difficult to obtain. When designing new offerings in this category, two key aspects cannot be overlooked: developing consumer confidence in the product's nutritional content and the sensory experience as a driver of repeat purchases; in short, the balance between a functional product and a balanced flavor.
Many people have the goal of drinking more water, while also seeking greater functionality from the foods they eat. Vitamin-enriched waters are an excellent option for consumers seeking micronutrients, low to no calories, and a restorative experience. Sabores Cosco of Central America offers applications for the design of functional beverages with an emphasis on delicious products, such as our proposals for formulating beverages with B vitamins.
B vitamins are essential for energy production in our bodies. Some of this group of vitamins act as key components of coenzymes that help release energy from the foods we eat. Specifically, thiamine (B1), riboflavin (B2), niacin (B3), pantothenic acid (B5), and biotin (B7) are directly involved in energy production (3).
Our vitamin-enriched waters contain blends of B vitamins, specifically designed for each project, achieving a restorative and vitality-promoting concept.
They incorporate current market trends: beverages with no added sugar, no artificial colors, and no synthetic flavors. Without a doubt, a more efficient way to achieve a feeling of satiety.
We also offer beverage applications based on tea extracts, such as red or white tea, and natural juices. The addition of our blend of mineral salts and B vitamins is balanced with fresh flavors such as citrus, fruit, and herbal. Our offerings are low in calories, using natural sweeteners such as Stevia and monk fruit.
Refreshing and slightly carbonated, our B-complex vitamin blend is the ideal nutritional complement to functional carbonated beverages with classic tropical flavors: passion fruit, mandarin, or citrus punch. It can be adjusted for sugar-free or reduced-sugar beverages.
In the following articles in this series, we explore other concepts that Sabores Cosco de Centroamérica can offer to the growing audience of people interested in the functionality of their diet.
About us…
Sabores Cosco de Centroamérica offers innovative alternatives in flavors and ingredients. Our portfolio of beverage and food applications is continuously growing to provide timely responses to market demands. We have the technical tools to address the particular needs of beverage and food flavor system applications, designing tailor-made proposals. Our technical advisory team provides support throughout the development process. We are sure that in Sabores Cosco de Centroamérica you will find an integral solution partner for your products.
REFERENCIAS
2 https://www.helpguide.org/harvard/vitamins-and-minerals.htm#
3 Laquale, Kathleen M. (2006). B-complex vitamins’ role in energy release. In Movement Arts, Health Promotion and Leisure Studies. Faculty Publications. Paper 25. Available at: http://vc.bridgew.edu/mahpls_fac/25
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