PLT Health Solutions introduced a water-soluble version of its RipFactor Muscle Accelerator ingredient. The botanical complex can now be featured with enhanced sensory and organoleptic properties targeting ready-to-mix powders, greens, protein powders, stick packs, gummies, and other delivery systems where taste and in-product functionality are key.
 
The water-dispersible ingredient features particle engineering technology developed for pharmaceutical applications including advanced milling, encapsulation, taste masking, and proprietary granulation techniques.
 
The new ingredient was developed by PLT’s in-house formulation personnel with a team from Pharmachem Innovations, a supplier and technology specialist in the nutraceutical industry.
 
Botanical complexes can present significant challenges in certain delivery systems, said Brett Bernier, director of sports and active nutrition for PLT Health Solutions.
 
“Plant-based materials like botanicals can be difficult to formulate with because of flavor issues and can present particle size and density challenges,” he said. “That’s why we see them so often delivered in tablets and capsules. As a product formulator, I asked myself, ‘if I were working with this material, what would make my life easier?’ The resultant RipFactor advanced water-dispersible form is a very formulation friendly ingredient, solving the issues associated with botanical ingredients. But the compelling news is the new types of products and delivery systems that can easily feature this exciting ingredient.”
 
At SupplySide West this year, PLT will feature the PLT Experience Zone at their both, and RipFactor will be one of the ingredients the company will feature as part of its beverage and ready-to-mix platform. Other ingredients for hydration applications will include Zynamite S for mental energy, physical performance, and recovery, and Cellflo6 for endurance, enhanced blood flow, and improved physical performance.
 
PLT is uniquely positioned to help consumer product companies create disruptive beverage and ready-to-mix products with its beverage-friendly ingredient portfolio, said Steve Fink, vice president of marketing. “Functional beverages are one of the hottest trends in health and wellness today. And consumers are demanding more function from their functional beverages. What has been lacking, however, are ingredients that are backed by solid clinical evidence, which can deliver an enjoyable organoleptic experience and, at the same time, are easy to formulate. All that is changing now. PLT Health Solutions offers a growing portfolio of neutral tasting, water-dispersible and ‘beverage-friendly’ ingredients with gold-standard clinical scientific support. These are available for a broad range of applications, from hydration, sports nutrition, and weight management to healthy aging for joints and skin.”