Ingredients for protein powders, bars, and functional drinks

Sports nutrition requires a balanced combination of proteins, fiber, energy, and functionality. Our solutions provide the foundation for successful products.

Typical Applications

Protein Powders

Recovery Drinks

Pre-Workout Products

Post-Workout Nutrition

Sports Beverages

Functional Gels

Development Challenges

High protein content

Excellent solubility

Sustained energy delivery

Balanced nutritional profile

Sugar reduction

Fast and reliable processing

Ingredient Solutions

Natural Sweetening

Natural sweetening solutions support reduced-sugar sports nutrition concepts without compromising taste or product functionality.

  • Reduce sugar
  • Improve sweetness profile
  • Support clean-label formulations
  • Improve consumer acceptance
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Low Sugar Syrup

Reduced-sugar rice syrup for clean-label formulations.

Rice Syrup Solids

Powdered sweetener for dry food applications.
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Rice Syrup

Mild natural sweetener with excellent functionality.

Plant-Based Dairy Alternatives

Plant-based dairy alternatives provide creaminess and convenient functionality in powders, shakes and recovery concepts.

  • Develop dairy-free products
  • Improve creaminess
  • Support smooth mouthfeel
  • Enable convenient powder systems

Coconut Drink Powder

Rich coconut dairy alternative with creamy taste.

Rice Drink Powder

Mild dairy alternative with excellent functionality.

Oat Drink Powder

Creamy oat-based dairy alternative for versatile applications.

Protein Enrichment

High-quality plant proteins support performance, recovery and complete nutritional concepts.

  • Increase protein content
  • Support muscle recovery
  • Improve nutritional profile
  • Maintain excellent taste

Fava Bean Protein

High-quality protein for modern food formulations.

Sunflower Protein

Sustainable plant protein with mild flavour.

Rice Protein

Highly digestible plant protein with a neutral flavour profile.

Pea Protein

Versatile plant protein for nutritional enrichment.
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Functional Carbohydrates

Functional carbohydrates support rapid and sustained energy delivery for active lifestyles.

  • Deliver sustained energy
  • Support athletic performance
  • Improve product functionality
  • Optimise nutritional balance

Tapioca Maltodextrin

Neutral functional carbohydrate for versatile formulations.

Rice Maltodextrin

Clean-label carbohydrate supporting balanced energy delivery.

Fibre Enrichment

Functional fibres support balanced nutrition, digestive wellness and modern sports nutrition positioning.

  • Increase fibre content
  • Improve nutritional value
  • Support digestive wellness
  • Enable nutritional claims

Agave Inulin

Natural prebiotic fibre for digestive wellness.

Soluble Dietary Fiber

Functional soluble fibre supporting nutritional enrichment.

Oat Beta Glucan

Functional oat fibre supporting balanced nutrition.

Texture & Stability

Functional ingredients help maintain smooth texture, dispersibility and processing stability in powders, beverages and gels.

  • Improve texture
  • Support stable processing
  • Enhance dispersibility
  • Maintain product consistency

Pea Starch

Functional starch supporting body and structure.

Tapioca Starch

Versatile starch providing clean texture and viscosity.

Rice Starch

Functional starch supporting smooth texture and stability.

Botanical Ingredients

Botanical ingredients support natural energy, focus and recovery concepts.

  • Develop premium sports nutrition
  • Support active lifestyles
  • Differentiate product concepts
  • Add natural functionality

Caffeine

Natural stimulant supporting focus and performance.

Guayusa

Natural botanical providing smooth caffeine.

Matcha

Premium green tea for natural energy and colour.

Ashwagandha

Traditional botanical for modern wellness concepts.
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Technological Focus

  • High Protein Quality
  • Rapid & Sustained Energy Delivery
  • Excellent Solubility
  • Recovery Support
  • Clean-Label Positioning
  • Great Taste & Mouthfeel
  • Functional Botanical Ingredients

Why naVitalo?

  • Comprehensive ingredient portfolio
  • Clean-label ingredient expertise
  • Technical application support
  • Reliable global sourcing
  • High quality standards

Ready to develop your next Sports Nutrition innovation?

Our application specialists help you identify the right ingredient solutions for products that combine performance, functionality and consumer appeal.