Hydration plays a crucial role in athletic success by supporting endurance, reducing fatigue, and enhancing recovery. As athletes and active individuals strive for peak performance, sports drinks are essential in maintaining optimal hydration. In this space, GLUCIDEX® maltodextrin and dried glucose syrups stand out as a crucial ingredient, offering sport nutrition formulators the opportunity to create superior hydration solutions.
Roquette developed GLUCIDEX® IT, a micro-granulated maltodextrin, to help formulators enhance their beverage formulations easily. Its efficient dissolution properties ensure quick mixing, resulting in smooth, lump-free drinks that cater to the demand for convenience and quality in sports nutrition. This makes it an ideal choice for producers aiming to deliver both effective and enjoyable products.
Thanks to its low sweetness profile, GLUCIDEX® IT supports the development of drinks that are easy to consume in large volumes, crucial for athletes maintaining hydration through prolonged efforts. Its low osmolality underscores rapid gastric emptying, minimizing gastrointestinal stress while optimizing nutrient absorption.
Adding to its appeal, GLUCIDEX® IT offers 4 kcal/g of energy derived from 100% glucose, a powerful energy source that fuels our brain and muscles, making it ideal for formulations focused on performance. The ingredient’s excellent digestive tolerance ensures consumers enjoy comfort alongside enhanced energy support.
By incorporating GLUCIDEX® IT, food producers can innovate their product lines, providing athletes with beverages that fortify hydration and energy effectively.