SternVitamin presents micronutrient premixes for meal replacement products and snacks

SternVitamin, a global supplier of micronutrient premixes, will showcase inspiring solutions for the global food, beverage and dietary supplement industries at Food Ingredients Europe (FIE), taking place from November 19 to 21 in Frankfurt (booth 3.1C50). Various products enriched with micronutrient premixes will be available for tasting: two meal replacement drinks and a functional snack designed to boost mental energy.

Micronutrients for plant- and dairy-based meal replacement beverages

Meal replacement products provide a balanced blend of all essential macro- and micronutrients, aiming to replace a complete meal. As a convenient and nutritious alternative to traditional meals, they are becoming increasingly popular.

In collaboration with its sister companies Planteneers and Hydrosol, SternVitamin has developed two vanilla-flavored meal replacement drinks. The two products, each with different base formulations, demonstrate the necessity of a targeted adjustment of the vitamin and mineral premix in this category:

• A plant-based meal replacement drink, co-developed with Planteneers, offers a balanced nutritional composition and provides 25% of the daily requirement for micronutrients (according to EU reference values) at 460 kcal per serving.

• A milk-based meal replacement drink, developed in cooperation with Hydrosol, provides 500 kcal per serving, covering 30% of the micronutrient requirement (EU reference values).

FIE trade fair attendees will have the opportunity to taste both products exclusively on-site. 

Matcha wafer with SternPowerUp: Snack for mental energy 

Another highlight at the booth is the matcha wafer, enriched with the SternPowerUp premix. This functional snack is designed to support mental energy and cognitive function. The combination of pantothenic acid, other B vitamins, zinc and matcha powder promotes mental performance, reduces fatigue and contributes to cognitive health.

Comprehensive premix portfolio for various applications

Interested parties can explore SternVitamin's extensive range of micronutrient premixes at FIE 2024 and find inspiration for developing their own new products. "It is part of SternVitamin's service to collaborate with our costumers in developing creative new product ideas," says Clarissa Burk. "The approaches are diverse and depend on the specific product requirements and nutritional goals of consumers."

Regarding the importance of vitamins and minerals for healthy aging, mental health and women's health, SternVitamin, offers extensive informational materials to support the development of fortified products.

About SternVitamin:

SternVitamin GmbH & Co. KG, located in Ahrensburg near Hamburg, Germany, provides full service in the field of micronutrient premixes. Depending on customer requirements, the company develops customized vitamin and mineral blends that can contain additional functional ingredients such as amino acids and plant extracts. These micronutrient blends are suitable for enriching foods, beverages and dietary supplements. As a subsidiary of the independent, owner-managed Stern-Wywiol Group, SternVitamin has access to the entire know-how and modern application technology of the sister companies at all times.