Convenient, ready-to-stir solutions for today’s medical nutrition needs
Too many hospital patients lack the nutrition they need to support their recovery from illness. The bland taste, heavy texture, fixed large serving sizes and limited variety of medical nutrition products are some of the major hurdles.
But surely there’s a way to make nourishing, varied and convenient meals that appeal to small appetites?
We think there is – with our Lacprodan® BLG-100 Acidic whey protein for ready-to-stir solutions.
Designed to deliver a pleasant taste, texture and viscosity, our solution brings essential nutrients to a wide range of high-protein medical foods and beverages.
Up to 50% of hospital patients have under-treated malnutrition1
Insufficient nutrition is linked with longer hospital stays, poor quality of life, increased mortality and higher healthcare costs. For older adults, the recommended daily intake is 1.0 to 1.5 grams of protein per kilogram of body weight2. But motivating vulnerable patients to consume enough protein is a real challenge.
Global surveys have investigated why half of global patients fail to comply with medical nutrition plans3. The reasons given again and again are the unappealing taste and texture of oral nutrition supplements, along with poor appetite and side effects during usage.
Then, there’s the lack of choice. Milky, ready-to-drink beverages have dominated the medical nutrition market for years. From patients and health care professionals alike, there’s a strong demand for a wider variety of convenient and appetising products that can be served throughout the day.
Fill the nutrition gap with a superior whey protein
Our Lacprodan® BLG-100 Acidic is made for a new of appealing, ready-to-stir beverages for special medical purposes.
Rich in essential amino acids, especially leucine, it delivers:
- 10g high-quality whey protein per 100ml serving
- A great, refreshing taste with no bitterness and low astringency
- Low viscosity without gelling, even at high protein concentrations
- Excellent solubility in cold or warm water or regular foods and beverages
Functionality and versatility in 30 seconds
Ready-to-stir solutions using Lacprodan® BLG-100 Acidic dissolve in water, foods, and beverages in about half a minute, delivering excellent functionality and ease of use across a wide range of applications.
Our concept recipes give a taste of the potential in milky and juice-style drinks, showcasing options that are both nutritionally complete and incomplete. Additionally, the two suggested applications can be easily mixed into a variety of foods and beverages—such as porridge, soup, or oatmeal—to boost the protein content of practically any meal, at any time of day.
Lacprodan® BLG-100 Acidic is the flexible choice, enabling more high-quality protein, superior appeal and endless variety from one reliable ingredient.
Download our handout to learn more – and get in touch to discuss how our solutions can make a difference to your medical nutrition range.
References:
- World Health Organization, Regional Office for Europe, “Disease-related malnutrition: a time for action”, 2023. https://www.who.int/europe/publications/i/item/WHO-EURO-2023-8931-48703-72392
- Recommendation of the European Society for Clinical Nutrition and Metabolism (ESPEN)
- FMCG Gurus’ Medical Nutrition Insights database, Brazil, China, France, Germany, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, South Korea, Spain, UK, US, Vietnam, 2023; Qualitative study on medical nutrition, Lindberg International, China, Germany, UK, US, 2024
