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Beverage

June 30, 2023 by

Beverage Ingredients

In recent years, consumers have shown an increased appreciation for beverages as a source of nutrition and health benefits - 42% of consumers believe beverages can provide the same nutrition as food.*  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 beverage formulations.

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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Taste and flavor are key to creating a desirable beverage product for customers. Learn more about Gillco's cocoa power and flavor enhancement ingredient solutions.

Get more information on your options here:

  • Gerken's® Cocoa Powder - alkalized, natural, organic certified options available
  • Trehalose
  • Vanillin & Ethyl-Vanillin
BEVERAGE INGREDIENT SOLUTIONS BROCHURE

Improve Texture and Stability

Improve the texture and stability of your beverage products using Gillco ingredient solutions. 

They include:

  • GRINDSTED® Pectin
  • GRINDSTED® Xanthan Gum
  • GRINDSTED® Cellulose Gum
  • GRINDSTED® Locust Bean Gum
  • GRINDSTED® Carrageenan
  • GRINDSTED® Guar Gum
  • Stabilizer Blends
  • Citrus Fiber
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Naturally Sweeten

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Check out Gillco’s organic and specialty sweetener offerings for beverage applications and choose the one that aligns best with your company and products. 

We offer many different options, including:

  • Big Country Organic Cane Sugar
  • Organic Tapioca Syrup

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:

  • Zerose® Erythritol
  • 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 to align with consumer demand for functional beverages.

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

  • Litesse® Polydextrose
  • Fibruline® & Fibrulose® Chicory Root Fiber
  • PISANE® Pea Protein
  • SUPRO® Soy Proteins
  • RESPONSE® Soy Proteins
  • Botanical Extracts
  • RESPONSE® Soy Proteins
  • Biotis® DHA Omega-3s
  • Biotis® Fermented Whey Protein
  • Biotis® Lactoferrin
  • Biotis® Galacto-Oligosaccharides (GOS)
  • Betapower® Betaine

Extend the Shelf Life

It's important to create a product that can last in customers’ pantries or refrigerators without going bad before they can appreciate it. At Gillco, we offer high-quality, clean-label beverage shelf-life extenders so you can make that vision a reality. 

Check out our solutions:

  • GUARDIAN® AQUAROX Rosemary Extract
  • GUARDIAN® Green Tea Extract
  • Verdad® Cherry Extract
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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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*Insights Source: HealthFocus International, "Kitchen Medicine" report 2022

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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.

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  • Spreads, Salsas & Dressings

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