Meet Balchem at booth #3418 at IFT First in Chicago, Illinois, July 13-16, 2025. Balchem, a leading global manufacturer of specialty ingredients for human nutrition and health, returns to IFT First 2025 to give attendees a taste of how its cutting-edge technologies can help brands craft food and beverage solutions that streamline product development and captivate consumers. At booth #3418, visitors will have the opportunity to sample Balchem’s latest prototypes, including INjoy™-powered … [Read more...] about Balchem to showcase functional food & beverage innovations at IFT First 2025
Functional beverages
Natural fuel for functional beverages: Study shows water-soluble Zynamite® delivers strong cognitive benefits
A new double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical study shows the water-soluble form of Nektium’s Zynamite® can significantly improve cognitive performance in beverages and beyond. Zynamite® is a patented mango leaf extract produced in Spain by Nektium, using a proprietary process that ensures the highest levels of purity and efficacy. Studies have already shown that the award-winning mangiferin ingredient provides fast-acting, non-stim mental energy without side effects, and it has been used … [Read more...] about Natural fuel for functional beverages: Study shows water-soluble Zynamite® delivers strong cognitive benefits
Water-soluble Zynamite® S creates fresh innovation opportunities for functional beverages
New formulation of award-winning ingredient expands applications into sports and cognition products including RTDs and shots Nektium has developed a new water-soluble formulation of its award-winning nootropic Zynamite® for cognitive and sports nutrition drinks. Used to support mental and physical energy, Zynamite® is a Mangifera indica extract created from sustainably harvested mango leaves. The natural caffeine alternative has been the subject of 10 clinical studies and multiple industry … [Read more...] about Water-soluble Zynamite® S creates fresh innovation opportunities for functional beverages
