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Mineral enrichment
General
Ingrizo offers enrichment minerals (e.g. citrate and phosphate based) which provide fortifiers for a wide range of products from baby food through health food, sports nutrition, beverages, dairy products, nutraceuticals and other applications. TCP, MCP, DCP, are common ingredients in nutritional beverages, multivitamin tablets, etc.
Calcium sources
Tri-Calcium-citrate tetrahydrate
Tri-Calcium-citrate tetrahydrate is a fine white, free flowing powder with a neutral taste. It’s a highly bioavailable organic Calcium source which can be used in a variety of applications :
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Dietary supplements
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Acidity regulator in food
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Calcium fortification of food and beverages
- Firming agent
- Gelation agent (fruit preparations, jellies)
Benefits:
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Tri Calcium Citrate has the highest level of bioavailability amongst all Ca sources
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Causes no intestinal distress and can be consumed on an empty stomach
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Calcium Citrate does not block absorption of Iron in the body
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Helps to eliminate Lead accumulation in the body
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Very cost effective ingredient due to high calcium content (21-24%)
Tri-Calcium-phosphate
Tri-Calcium-phosphate is a tasteless and odourless white powder, which is used in the food industry for a variety of purposes. Tri-Calcium-phosphate is an inorganic Ca source, with a relatively high Ca content. It can be used in several applications such as:
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Calcium fortification for foods and beverages
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Smoothness agent (in soy and milk drinks)
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Acidity regulator
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Anti-caking and free flowing agent
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Thickener (processed meat, fruit preparations)
- Leavening agent
- Firming and fat stabilizer
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Dispersant in tablets
Benefits:
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Cost effective Calcium source
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Good organoleptic profile
Potassium sources
Tri-Potassium-citrate
Tri-Potassium-citrate monohydrate, has a saline taste without odour. Its white crystals are hygroscopic and soluble in water. The product can be used in several applications :
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Acidity regulator
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Replacement of sodium salts
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Anti-coagulation agent in the meat industry
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Emulsified fat stabilizer
Benefits of the product :
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Enable reduction or replacement of Sodium in foods
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Less bitter than other Potassium salts
Magnesium sources
Magnesium Citrate
Magnesium citrate is a highly bioavailable source of Magnesium, has a neutral taste and is available in soluble and non-soluble types.
Functions of magnesium in the human body :
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Physiological function of muscle and nervous system
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Stress management
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Tension tamer in the muscles and relieves muscular aching after being active
Benefits of magnesium citrate :
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Highly biological available
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Perfect taste profile
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Acts as desiccant in premixes and tablets which contain water sensitive ingredients
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Wide range of Magnesium grades cover most applications
Mixed compounds
Magnesium-Potassium citrate – Calcium-Potassium citrate
A Magnesium-Potassium citrate compound designed for Magnesium fortification and a Calcium-Potassium citrate compound designed for Calcium fortification are available.
Benefits :
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Additional stabilizers are not required
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Provide a stable suspension without sedimentation in milk or other protein containing drinks
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Have a neutral taste and improved mouth feel
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The synergy with Potassium improves the bio-availability of Calcium and Magnesium
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Suitable for UHT beverages with long shelf-life period
Main used applications :
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Magnesium and Calcium fortification for dairy products
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Magnesium and Calcium fortification for milk alternatives
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Ingredient in nutritional premixes
All products are Kosher and Halal certified.
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