Solid Drink OEM/ODM

Solid drink mix is represented by products that are mixed into milk. It is traditionally made in powdered form (powdered drink mix), but liquid forms are also seen now. While some are made with sugar, or sold unsweetened, the products are often made with artificial sweeteners such as aspartame, sucralose, cyclamates or saccharin, and often include artificial flavors and colors. Powdered drink mixes without sugar will often contain water-soluble filler ingredients such as maltodextrin or dextrose. Some of the products include vitamins or other nutrients.

Cellular Transport Technology
The beauty of modern beverage technology is its ability to infuse functional ingredients into easy-to-use formats. Take Energy drinks, for instance. This vegan electrolyte powder doesn’t only help you post-workout but also supercharges your body throughout the day thanks to cellular transport technology (CTT). No more worrying about dehydration or fatigue after strenuous workouts. A scoop of this magic dust mixed with water gives you up to 4x faster and more efficient hydration compared to traditional bottled sports drinks. Now that’s some high-performance fuel.

A World Beyond Hydration
The journey doesn’t stop at hydration though. The versatile nature of powdered formulas allows the freedom to explore new frontiers within nutrition and functionality while maintaining taste integrity. You may be asking yourself – can these powders really pack such a punch? Yes indeed. From probiotics for gut health, antioxidants for skin glow-up, brain boosters for mental agility, plant-based proteins for muscle recovery…the list goes on.

Different Particle Sizes And Weights
In formulating powdered beverages, this problem isn’t solved by vigorous shaking alone but through careful selection and preparation of ingredients which takes experience and knowledge. Think back again on those skillful conductors, balancing the sounds of different instruments to create a harmonious whole. While each powdered drink mix has its unique formulation challenges, solutions often involve particle size reduction or enlargement and the use of specific mixing techniques. But sometimes it also means finding ingredients that can play two parts at once – like an ingredient with both flavoring and texturizing properties.

Less Environmental Impact
When you reach for a refreshing drink, what’s your first pick? A plastic bottle filled with liquid or a compact pouch of powdered drink mix? If eco-friendliness matters to you, then the powdered beverage should be your go-to selection. Let me explain why. Powdered beverages are not just about convenience and variety. They’re also an eco-friendly alternative to traditional bottled drinks. But how exactly do these dry mixes help our planet?

Reducing Carbon Footprint
To start off, let’s talk about carbon footprints. Transporting water is energy-intensive – it requires fuel to move those heavy bottles from production facilities to store shelves all over the country (and sometimes across borders). With powdered beverages though, we’re essentially shipping ‘dehydrated’ drinks. This cuts down on weight drastically and as a result, reduces greenhouse gas emissions associated with transportation.

Saving Water Resources
Besides that, think about water usage in manufacturing processes. Bottled beverage production involves extensive use of water both inside and outside the bottle itself. On the other hand, producing powder drink mix doesn’t need nearly as much H2O – saving valuable resources at every step along the way.

Cutting Down Plastic Waste
Let’s not forget about packaging waste either. Traditional bottled drinks often come encased in single-use plastics which can take hundreds of years to decompose in landfills – if they don’t end up floating around our oceans instead. National Geographic tells us that 91% percent of plastic isn’t recycled globally. In contrast, powdered drink mix can be packaged in recyclable or biodegradable materials, contributing to a significant reduction in plastic waste.

The first step of the powder drink manufacturing process is the selection of ingredients. These ingredients are chosen based on quality, efficacy, functionality, and cost considerations.

General Formulation
The formulation of powders is more complex than that of capsules and tablets. With powders, the effectiveness of the finished product is only one vital aspect of the formulation. Flavoring and sweetening are additional crucial considerations. If the product doesn’t taste good, it does not matter how effective the formulation is or how great the claims are. You have one chance to make sure that your product tastes good. If a consumer enjoys the taste upon their initial try, they may become repeat purchasers. However, if they dislike it, they are unlikely to buy it again, potentially leading to the discontinuation of your product.

Mixing and Blending
Before blending, the powdered contents need to be weighed. The precise weighing of the component powders should take place in a pharmacy suite using calibrated scales to achieve accurate measurements. The blending process ensures that cohesive mixtures are evenly and uniformly distributed and that correct measurements of ingredients are used. There are several types of blenders, and great care should go into the selection of the optimal blender for each product. This will likely include high-capacity ribbon, conical, and V-blenders.

Quality Control and Testing
The testing procedures and quality control measures implemented in the powder manufacturing process include physical measurements of bulk density, particle size, and moisture content and chemical testing for potency and impurities using various techniques, including HPLC, UPLC, ICP-MS, and drink analysis. Various tests are conducted before, during, or after manufacturing, including identity, potency, micro, and heavy metal tests.

Filling and Packaging
Automated filling and packaging lines ensure that the correct amount of the powder is distributed into your packaging of choice. As the package moves down the line, safety seals, caps, and labeling are applied, as is a stamp for expiration or best-by date. The finished good is then placed into cases and sealed, and a label is applied to the box which identifies its contents.
Your powdered products can be packaged in various options, including bottles, tubs, stand-up (gusset) bags, sachets, and stick packs. You’ll want to work with a drink manufacturer that employs a team of packaging experts who can work with you to select the correct type of packaging to protect your product during shipping and storage. Your manufacturing partner should also be able to connect you with graphic designers to help you create labels for all types of packaged powdered products. You’ll also want your contract manufacturer to provide you with drink Facts and other required information to help ensure your labels are compliant with current regulations.

Compliance and Certification
The Food Drug and Cosmetic Act, The Dietary drink Health and Education Act, and other laws that apply to our industry dictate the regulations that dietary drink manufacturers must follow. Only work with a powder drink manufacturer that complies with current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs). At the very least, ensure your vendor is registered and regularly inspected by FDA. For an even higher level of comfort, look for contract manufacturers possessing third-party GMP certifications.
For example, ensure your manufacturer has earned certification from NSF per the ANSI 455 compliance standard for Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP). If they also hold the globally recognized FSSC 22000 certification for food safety, that is a plus since it is relatively rare in the drink industry.

Flavors in Powder Drinks
There is a wide range of flavors you may consider for use in your powders. For drinks, you may prefer tried and true chocolate, vanilla, and berry options. Conversely, for smoothies, greens drinks, and other powders, you may prefer citrus flavors or other custom flavors based on current trends or the flavor that works best with the nutraceuticals in your formulation. This may include bitter masking agents if some of those nutraceuticals have bitter notes. In any case, you’ll want to be able to choose from natural, natural & artificial, or artificial flavors. You may also want to consider non-GMO, organic, and clean-label options, too. Likewise, it’s important to have different sweetener options for powder drinks, including natural sweeteners, high-intensity sweeteners, and combinations.

When you work with us to create your custom-flavored drinks, you gain access to our proprietary collection of natural and organic flavors from our flavoring company. This partnership allows us to develop innovative beverages from start to finish at our in-house certified organic facility. As part of the beverage development process, customers are able to test our natural drink flavorings to ensure that the beverage formulation surpasses their expectations, and we assure:
● Organic Certified Beverage Copacking Facility
● FDA, HACCP Approved
● Carbonated & Non-Carbonated
● Tunnel Pasteurization & Cooling

Beverage Consulting Experts
Meeting with our Bottling & Canning beverage consulting experts is prior to any beverage development. We’ll help you avoid unimaginable challenges and common mistakes. For example, our team can help you see if your drink is a compatible pH level. After undergoing pasteurization, our drink consulting service can determine why your drink may be turning brown. We’ll also determine if your beverage meets FDA regulations. To set up a meeting with our beverage consulting company, you don’t need to have a full recipe developed. A simple beverage formulation idea is more than enough!

Beverage Formulation & Development
We’re ready to create your ideal beverage formula, from functional beverages to soft drinks! If you don’t see your type of beverage listed below, contact us for more information.
● Beverage Enhancers
● Alcohol
● Carbonated Drinks
● CBD Drinks
● Coffees
● Cold-Pressed Juices
● Collagen Drinks
● Electrolyte Drinks

Custom Beverage Formulation
As one of the leading beverage formulation companies, we offer unmatched expertise and services like beverage consulting and research & development, as well as bottling and canning. Speak to flavor chemists, industry experts, and production technicians. Beverage formulation is the process of working alongside skilled professionals like flavor chemists, quality control technicians, and industry experts to develop your ideal beverage. Working with a beverage formulation company eases any uncertainty from new drink entrepreneurs.

First Taste of Beverage Formulation
As part of our beverage formulation service, samples can be ready as soon as two weeks from the date of consultation! With our custom beverage formulation, you’ll have your first round of drinks ready for investors, board members, and marketers in a few short weeks.

Testing Your Drink Formulation
During the drink formulation process, our quality control leads run tests like Organoleptic Testing to ensure the color, aroma, and flavor of your drink is just right.

Production
Once you’re satisfied with the final drink formulation, our experts can scale your small recipe to a commercial formula. We give you the opportunity to utilize our powder, canning and bottling drinks production line. We offer large and small production runs at our beverage formulation company to make the entire beverage development process seamless. On-site production runs give you access to flavor chemists and quality control technicians who know your drink formula and can make adjustments.

The Package
As our principle is to suit every customer’s needs, so we provide customization service, including packaging, labeling, or extra additives adjustment. Please mind the customized products have different prices and may have the minimum order quantity. And we provide customized packaging services, labels or cartons.

How to Apply for Customization?
● Ensure the purchase quantity
● Specify your needs and send a request
● Evaluate the plausibility and provide pricing and conditions by us
● To confirm the customization terms
● Start the manufacturing