# Low Mineral CKD Beverages Arla Foods Ingredients Pioneers a Beverage for CKD Patients By Kanesa D | Published 2022-08-16 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arla-foods-ingredients References: [dairyreporter](https://www.dairyreporter.com/Article/2022/08/15/arla-formulates-protein-drinks-for-people-with-chronic-kidney-disease?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS) & [arlafoodsingredients](https://www.arlafoodsingredients.com/medical-nutrition/chronic-kidney-disease/)  An innovative beverage has been introduced by [Arla Foods Ingredients](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arla-foods-1), 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](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fullprotein) and [low mineral content](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lacprodan-micelpure-medical), 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. Image Credit: Arla Foods Ingredients ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.5/10 - Popularity: 20% | Activity: 44% | Freshness: 12% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### 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. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Specialized Plant-Powered Shakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/renal-support.md) - [Shelf-Stable Protein Milk Beverages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kinera.md) - [Hybrid Protein-Electrolyte Drinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arla-foods-1.md) - [Fermented Beverage Whey Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wheybased-solution.md) - [Thirst-Quenching Protein Sodas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/protein-soda-concept.md) - [Low-Sugar Milk Protein Drinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nurishment-no-sugar-added.md) - [Juice-Like Oral Supplements](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arla-foods-ingredients-1.md) - [Medical Nutrition Protein Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lacprodan-blg100-acidic.md) - [Nutritious Pediatric Beverages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pediatric-standard-12-chocolate.md)