New hydrolysate solutions add appealing
nutritional benefits to sports drinks
Sports nutrition products based on whey protein hydrolysates are moving out of their bodybuilding niche and into the mainstream as more studies document their positive health effects. Arla Foods Ingredients supports the move with processing technology and formulation expertise that enable the development of refreshing hydrolysate sports drinks with a satisfying taste.
Long used in protein drinks for bodybuilders, hydrolysates provide a series of important benefits when consumed in connection with exercise. These include stimulating an insulin response four times higher than that of intact proteins.
As a result, the transport of glucose and amino acids into insulin-sensitive cells rapidly increases while muscle glycogen production goes up mechanisms that fulfil. These mechanisms fulfil the necessary conditions for enhanced muscle synthesis, recovery and endurance and a reduction in muscular soreness. In clinical nutrition, the same mechanisms may also counter muscle wasting during illness.

Arla Foods Ingredients has participated in a series of studies in cooperation with independent institutes, added to the growing wealth of evidence that backs these positive effects. This and the ability to mask the characteristic bitter after-taste are main contributors to the broadening interest now being shown in hydrolysates for sports nutrition.

New processing technology developed by Arla Foods Ingredients combined with the use of flavours is largely responsible for the improved taste. At the same time, the technology enables hydrolysate drink formulations to be precisely tailored to individual manufacturer requirements. The degree of hydrolysis, amino acid profile and raw materials are among the main adjustable factors.
Clear, stable and appealing, modern hydrolysate drinks build bodies and good impressions.