An innovative beverage has been introduced by Arla Foods Ingredients, a division of Arla Foods, to help people with kidney disease get the nutrition they need from their meals. The beverages are crafted with high protein amounts and low mineral content, making them ideal for chronic kidney disease (CKD) patients who need to avoid high mineral intake.
The ready-to-drink beverage is said to be fresh, and have an “acidic mouthfeel.” The beverage resembles a milky liquid, but the shot is translucent in color with a low viscosity. Arla Foods Ingredients describes the drink as “refreshing” with no bitter taste. The brand hopes that the RTD will offer consumers with chronic kidney disease a go-to beverage during their journey, effectively closing a gap in the market for drinks with less mineral content.
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Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Low Mineral Beverages
- Develop beverages that contain lower mineral content to cater to the needs of chronic kidney disease patients.
- High Protein Beverages
- Design beverages containing high protein amounts to provide proper nutrition for chronic kidney disease patients.
- Functional Beverages for Medical Conditions
- Create innovative beverage solutions for specific medical conditions to cater to customers' needs.
Where This Applies
- Health and Wellness
- The health and wellness industry can invest in developing low mineral and high protein beverages for customers with medical conditions.
- Food and Beverage
- Food and beverage companies can create innovative drinks for customers with specific medical conditions to expand their product lines.
- Medical Industry
- Medical professionals can work with food and beverage companies to develop specialized drinks for patients with chronic kidney disease.
