An introduction to Beverage Compounds
Kanegrade offers a comprehensive range of beverage compounds, expertly formulated to deliver consistent flavour, colour, and functionality for a wide variety of drink applications.
Our compounds are designed to simplify beverage production, providing manufacturers with a convenient, all-in-one solution for creating high-quality, great-tasting drinks.
Product Portfolio
Our beverage compounds include blends for fruit drinks, soft drinks, energy beverages, flavoured waters, and functional drinks. Each compound can be tailored to specific requirements, featuring combinations of fruit juice concentrates, natural flavours, sweeteners, acids, colours, and functional ingredients such as vitamins, minerals, or plant extracts.
Applications
Beverage compounds are ideal for use in:
• Carbonated and non-carbonated soft drinks
• Juice drinks and nectars
• Sports and energy drinks
• Flavoured waters and iced teas
• Alcohol-free cocktails and mocktails
• Dairy-based beverages
These compounds enable rapid product development and consistent batch-to-batch quality, supporting both classic and innovative beverage concepts.
Quality and Expertise
With over 45 years of experience in the food and beverage industry, Kanegrade ensures all beverage compounds are produced to rigorous quality and safety standards, including BRCGS Food AA+ certification. Our technical team collaborates closely with customers to develop or select the optimal compound, considering factors such as flavour profile, stability, and regulatory compliance.
Tailored Solutions
If you require a bespoke flavour profile, specific nutritional fortification, or compatibility with unique processing conditions, our specialists can create a compound tailored to your needs. We also provide guidance on labelling, dosage, and application for global markets.
Technical Information
- Production Methods:
Kanegrade beverage compounds are created by blending concentrated fruit juices, natural flavours, sweeteners (such as sugar, fructose, or high-intensity sweeteners), acids (like citric or malic acid), colours, and, where required, preservatives and functional ingredients. Advanced mixing and homogenisation ensure uniformity and stability in the final compound. - Functional Properties:
Beverage compounds serve as a concentrated base, containing all or most of the ingredients needed for the final drink, except water. This allows for efficient production, consistent flavour delivery, and simplified raw material management for manufacturers. Compounds can also include functional components such as vitamins, minerals, caffeine, fibre, or plant extracts to enhance nutritional or sensory properties. - Customisation and Dosage:
Compounds can be formulated for different levels of sweetness, acidity, and flavour intensity. Dosage rates vary depending on concentration and the desired finished beverage profile; for example, highly concentrated compounds may be dosed at 1:5 or even 1:50 with water, depending on the formulation.
- Formats and Solubility:
Available in liquid or semi-liquid forms, beverage compounds are fully water-soluble and designed for rapid dispersion in production environments. They can be supplied as ready-to-use blends or as split compounds for sensitive ingredients. - Shelf Life and Storage:
Beverage compounds are shelf-stable when stored in sealed containers at cool, or frozen temperatures. Proper storage preserves flavour, colour, and functional properties, ensuring reliable performance throughout their shelf life.
MOQs and Packaging:
Since beverage compounds required significant collaboration with our in-house beverage experts, MOQs are 2000Kg. Packaging is typically 200Kg net aseptic or non-aseptic drums.
Enquire
Whether you’re interested in more information, a product sample, or discussing your specific project needs, our experts are here to help.
Get in touch, and we’ll be happy to assist you.
We also welcome visits to our Stevenage facility, where you can see firsthand how our products are developed and produced. Let us know if you’d like to arrange a visit.
