Challenge: To identify natural materials, that can be incorporated into a product to provide a phased or pulsed delivery to ensure constant “pH boost”.
Client: Global FMCG manufacturer
Background: In the product, the delivery of flavour and active ingredients is enhanced at elevated pH (> pH 8.0). However, as the product is consumed, the environmental (oral) pH reduces the overall pH of the system, which inhibits the perception of flavour and efficacy of the active ingredients.
Goal: The client is looking for solutions to maintain an elevated oral pH during consumption through the identification of:
- Encapsulated or granulated forms of buffering agents which allow for phased or pulsed delivery to ensure constant “pH boost”
- Ingredients or technologies that can help maintain an elevated pH (~ pH 8) within the oral cavity during consumption of the product
- Ingredients and technologies at all stages of technology readiness, from early-stage research and development to commercially available solutions, will be considered
- Ingredients will ideally be natural/clean label
- Ingredients will ideally be approved/ or in the process of being approved for use in Europe
pH Boost
Responses
All solutions must be submitted to Technology Scout ([email protected]), with a subject line ACTION call: F309/24/1 pH Boost
• A specification detailing the key parameters.
• A summary of the process or technology.
• Any technical or application limitations.
• Commercial availability.
• Contact details.
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