Delivering Purposeful Nutrition with Performance
From indulgent dessert to dairy drinks, IMCD can help you develop nutrient-enriched solutions while protecting taste, texture, and overall product quality. Explore our concepts.
High protein. No added sugar. Pure drinking pleasure.
Redefining dairy for modern consumers
Today’s consumers are reshaping the dairy category: they are looking for products that combine high nutritional value, reduced sugar, and indulgent taste experiences.
Our Next-Gen Protein Dairy Drinks respond to these evolving expectations, bringing together functional nutrition, great taste, and smooth drinkability in one ready-to-develop solution.
Concept highlights
- High in protein
- No added sugar
- Lactose-free
- Source of fibre for digestive wellness
- 3.5 g collagen per serving (350 g)
- Indulgent flavour combinations
High protein, smooth texture
Delivering high protein in beverages often comes with formulation challenges. This concept combines heat-stable milk proteins with hydrolyzed collagen to achieve optimal protein enrichment while preserving a pleasant, smooth mouthfeel. Carefully selected ingredients ensure:
- Good solubility
- Controlled viscosity
- Excellent drinkability
Supporting digestive wellness
The inclusion of soluble corn fibre enhances the nutritional profile, increasing fibre content while maintaining a light, clean texture.
This allows developers to support digestive wellness positioning without compromising the sensory experience.
Indulgence meets functionality
Consumers no longer want to choose between health and pleasure.
With flavour options such as Coconut Caramel Latte and Choco-Hazelnut, this concept demonstrates how premium taste experiences can elevate better-for-you dairy beverages:
In addition, the use of coffee extract and enzymatically modified cream helps:
- Deliver authentic flavour profiles
- Round out taste
- Mask protein off-notes
Lactose-free and no added sugar
Through lactose hydrolysis enabled by lactase, the concept provides a lactose-free solution aligned with digestive comfort trends.
Sweetness is achieved without added sugar, using high-intensity sweeteners to support calorie-conscious formulations.
Functional benefits in every sip
This concept goes beyond protein enrichment by incorporating:
Vitamins A and D3, supporting:
- Immune system function
- Bone and muscle health
- Skin maintenance
Collagen, contributing to protein intake and enabling beauty-from-within positioning
Want to taste the difference? Browse the ingredient portfolio featured on this page and request a sample through the form.
Designed for a balanced sensory experience
A tailored stabilization system ensures smooth mouthfeel, consistent texture and effective particle suspension. The result is a dairy drink that successfully combines nutrition, functionality and indulgence in every sip.
Ready to co-create?
If you’re looking to develop the next generation of high-protein solutions, at IMCD Food & Nutrition, we can support you with advanced formulation expertise, a broad ingredient portfolio and market-driven concept development.
From indulgent flavours to functional positioning, we help you create tailored concepts that deliver “Purposeful Nutrition with Performance”.
Bring us your challenge and get inspired by IMCD solutions.
Delivering Purposeful Nutrition with Performance
From indulgent dessert to dairy drinks, IMCD can help you develop nutrient-enriched solutions while protecting taste, texture, and overall product quality. Explore our concepts.