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Beverage

June 30, 2023 by

Beverage Ingredients

Gillco’s solutions for beverages were developed in response to global and local trends and are based on an in-depth understanding of how functional ingredients influence new and traditional beverage systems. This process can be incredibly difficult, but our Account Managers are technically trained and more than happy to answer any questions you might have about your process.

Give us a call and let us help you formulate your beverages.

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Enrich Your Beverages

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Our chocolate is designed specifically to enrich your beverages and take them to the next level! We provide four distinct brands—Peter's®, Ambrosia®, Wilbur®, and Merckens®. You can choose from chocolate powder, drops, chunks, coatings, and compounds in white, milk, semi-sweet, and dark chocolate varieties. 

Get more information on your options here:

  • Chocolate
  • Gerken's® Cocoa Powder
BEVERAGE INGREDIENT SOLUTIONS BROCHURE

Improve Texture and Stability

You don’t have to settle for subpar mixtures. Improve the texture and stability of your beverage products using Gillco ingredient solutions. 

They include:

  • GRINDSTED® Pectin
  • GRINDSTED® Xanthan Gum
  • GRINDSTED® Locust Bean Gum
  • GRINDSTED® Carrageenan
  • Stabilizer Blends
  • TREHA® Trehalose
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Naturally Sweeten

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Sweet drinks have a huge market across the USA and we are here to help your product stand out from the crowd. Check out Gillco’s natural sweeteners and choose the one that aligns best with your company and beverages. 

We offer many different options, including:

  • Big Country Organic Cane Sugar
  • Organic Cane Syrup
  • Organic Brown Sugar
  • Organic Whole Cane Sugar
  • Organic Coconut Palm Sugar
  • Organic Molasses
  • Natural Sucanat
  • Natural Demerara

Low-Calorie/Low-Carb Sweetener Solutions

Don’t compromise your product’s health benefits for a better taste. You can have both! Gillco offers many low-calorie/low-carb sweetener options to leave your customers feeling sweet about themselves (and you)!

Choose from any of these healthier sweetening options:

  • Xivia® Xylitol
  • Zerose® Erythritol
  • Lactitol
  • Maltitol
  • Isomaltidex® Isomalt
  • Stevia Leaf Extract
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Upgrade Health Benefits

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While you’re using our healthier sweetener options, you can add extra health benefits to your beverage products. Don’t sleep on this chance to offer your customers another unique value! 

With Gillco, you can add any of the following applications:

  • Litesse® Polydextrose
  • Fibruline® & Fibrulose® Chicory Root Fiber
  • CoroWise® Phytosterols
  • SUPRO® Soy Proteins
  • RESPONSE® Soy Proteins

Extend the Shelf Life

Let’s cut to the chase: You need to make a product that can last in customers’ pantries or refrigerators without going bad before they can appreciate it. At Gillco, we offer high-quality beverage shelf-life extenders so you can make that vision a reality. 

Check out our solutions:

  • MicroGARD® Fermentates (Organic Available)
  • BioVia®
  • Natamax®
  • Nisaplin®
  • GUARDIAN® NovaGARD
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Gillco Will Take Your Beverages to the Top

At Gillco, we are committed to providing you with healthy, sustainable beverage applications to noticeably improve the taste, texture, shelf life, and health of your drinks. There is no better way to guarantee your product is the highest quality than by choosing Gillco and working with one of our ingredient experts personally.

So what are you waiting for? Let’s get started!

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About Gillco

At Gillco, an Azelis® company, we have redefined the concept of wholesale ingredient distribution. We have partnered with some of the most reputable and innovative ingredient manufacturers in the world to put together an incredible line of healthy, natural, and functional ingredients.

Products

  • Antimicrobials
  • Antioxidants
  • Chocolate
  • Cocoa Powder
  • Emulsifiers & Enzymes
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  • Lecithin
  • Fibers
  • Speciality Proteins
  • Specialty Products
  • Sweeteners
  • Oils & Shortenings
  • Starches

Applications

  • Bakery & Tortillas
  • Beverage
  • Confectionery
  • Dairy
  • Frozen Foods
  • Nutraceuticals & Sports Nutrition
  • Pet Food
  • Ready To Eat
  • Snacks
  • Spreads, Salsas & Dressings

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1701 La Costa Meadows Drive
San Marcos, CA 92078-5105

Phone: (760) 759-7900
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