Specialized Nutrition: Tailored Solutions for Every Life Stage
Explore Roquette’s plant-based ingredients meeting the expectations of the growing, Specialized Nutrition market
The nutrition landscape is evolving rapidly, driven by by increasingly informed consumers seeking dietary solutions tailored to distinct life stages, health conditions, and lifestyle choices .
Today, consumers are proactive about their dietary choices, seeking for personalized, safe, and effective nutrition products—from infant formulas and maternal supplements to clinical and sports nutrition. More than 65% of consumers globally are interested in food and beverages that support specific health goals, whether that means healthy development for infants, optimized performance for athletes, or strength maintenance for the aging population.1
Despite the growing interest in personalized nutrition, several challenges persist in the industry.
1. Innova Market Insights, “Top Ten Trends 2022” (and 2023 updates)
The key challenges in the personalized nutrition market
Enrichment and Fortification:
Developing products enriched with protein, fiber, vitamins, minerals, and specific nutrients such as omega-3 and prebiotics that provide targeted health benefits without compromising taste and texture.
Clean Label Trend:
Meeting consumer preferences for natural, low-allergen, non-GMO, and simple-ingredient products, especially for vulnerable groups like infants and seniors.
Digestive and Immune Health:
Addressing the mainstream trend of gut health with products supporting immune function and incorporating prebiotics, probiotics, and postbiotics.
Regulatory and Clinical Assurance:
Ensuring products comply with strict regional regulations and are backed by clinical studies for safety and efficacy, particularly in medical and infant nutrition.
Our range of specialized ingredients
Designed to overcome these challenges and meet the diverse needs of consumers:
Maternal and Infant Nutrition
GLUCIDEX® maltodextrins and dried glucose syrups deliver rapidly available, easily digestible carbohydrates to maternal nutrition products. Optimized for energy support during pregnancy and lactation, these ingredients offer a gentle digestive profile that integrate seamlessly into maternal supplements, drinks, meal solutions, infant and toddler nutrition.
GLUCIDEX® Premium maltodextrins and dried glucose syrups provide a safe, reliable source of carbohydrates tailored for gentle energy release and optimal digestibility. Specially developed for use in infant formulas and baby foods, these premium-grade carbohydrates ensure seamless integration and neutral taste, minimizing digestive discomfort while meeting the strictest baby food industry standards for safety and quality. y enjoyment.
Senior and Clinical Nutrition
- NUTRALYS® plant protein isolates: Provide high-quality, easily digestible plant protein to help senior adults and patients maintain muscle mass, support immune health, and assist in recovery and strength maintenance.
- NUTRIOSE® soluble fiber: Offers prebiotic, low-FODMAP fiber that gently supports digestive health and helps manage blood glucose and cholesterol, with a neutral taste and low viscosity for easy inclusion in clinical nutrition products.
NUTRALYS® plant protein isolates and NUTRIOSE® soluble fibers offer high-quality, easy-to-process nutrition for seniors and clinical populations. NUTRALYS® delivers complete, readily digestible protein to support muscle maintenance and recovery, while NUTRIOSE® enriches formulations with prebiotics and low-FODMAP fiber to aid digestive health and metabolic well-being. With bland taste and low viscosity, these ingredients ensure palatable, user-friendly clinical drinks, supplements, and meals that combine science-backed performance with everyday enjoyment.
Sports Nutrition and Weight Management
- NUTRALYS® plant protein isolates: Supply sustained-release protein for muscle growth, recovery, and satiety, ideal for high-protein sports products and meal replacements.
- NUTRIOSE® soluble fiber: Adds functional fiber to support gut wellness, increase satiety, and provide digestive comfort, with a pleasant mouthfeel and excellent processability for bars, shakes, and supplements.
Targeting the needs of athletes and active consumers, NUTRALYS® plant protein isolates and NUTRIOSE® soluble fiber enhance sports shakes, high-protein bars, and weight management solutions. NUTRALYS® delivers sustained-release protein for muscle growth, recovery, and satiety without off-notes or texture challenges. NUTRIOSE® adds functional fiber that supports digestive wellness and prolongs satiety, with excellent processability for convenient, appealing products.
Empowering your vision for tailored nutrition
The future of nutrition is personalized, with an increasing focus on enriching and fortifying products to meet specific health and lifestyle needs.
Roquette's innovative solutions, including GLUCIDEX®, NUTRALYS® and NUTRIOSE®, are designed to meet the evolving challenges of specialized nutrition by offering safe, effective, and convenient options for various consumer groups. As the demand for tailored nutrition continues to rise, Roquette remains at the forefront, ensuring that consumers have access to high-quality products that support their unique dietary requirements and overall health goals.