The team of TOP bv has developed a natural sports drink based on fresh whey. The RE:Balance sports drink is part of the Dutch IPC project ‘Food, Sports and Health’.
A literature study of TOP on the functioning of proteins shows that minimally processed and unheated proteins potentially have a better contribution to muscle recovery after exercise, which leads to better sports performance. This sports drink is based on fresh whey, which is only mildly treated with pasteurisation, to ensure food safety and an extended shelf life.
Besides fresh whey, it also includes fresh blackcurrant and beet juice. It’s rich in protein (10%) and contains fibre and micronutrients, including potassium and magnesium, which are good for muscle recovery after exercise. The sports drink is called RE:Balance because ‘healthy exercise suits good sports nutrition for a healthy balance’.
In cooperation with InnoSportNL, the organisation that initiates and realises the development of innovative products and services for athletes, top athletes at the Dutch Sportcentrum Papendal will test the sports drink soon. Based on feedback, TOP will finalise the drink for production and market launch. TOP hopes to find production and sales partners to introduce this product to the market.
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