The beverage market continues to evolve as consumers seek products that deliver not only nutritional value but also a satisfying drinking experience. From high-protein drinks, meal replacements, sports nutrition, dairy alternatives, to functional beverages, manufacturers are challenged to achieve the right balance between nutritional performance and excellent sensory quality.

Common formulation challenges include:

• Sedimentation that leaves ingredients settling at the bottom
• Chalky or powdery mouthfeel that disappoints consumers
• Poor ingredient dispersion that complicates processing
• Inconsistent viscosity from batch to batch
• Stability issues that reduce shelf-life performance

Meet SMS Starch Solution for Beverage 

Every beverage formulation requires different functionality. SMS provides a portfolio of tapioca starches, maltodextrins, and plant proteins, each designed to deliver specific functional benefits—from building body and enhancing mouthfeel to increasing solids and supporting processing performance. 

D-PERSE® 1: Create a Richer Drinking Experience 

Designed for formulations that require enhanced body and creaminess, D-PERSE® 1 (tapioca maltodextrin) functions as a fat replacer and mouthfeel enhancer. Its low dextrose equivalent (DE 2–5) contributes texture and richness while helping reduce fat content. 

• Builds body and mouthfeel, creating a fuller, smoother drinking experience
• Reduce fat, promoting a healthier lifestyle 
• Provides a bland taste and neutral flavor profile 

Best for: milk based beverages

D-PERSE® 2: Create a Lighter Drinking Experience 

D-PERSE® 2 (tapioca maltodextrin) is developed for formulations that function as a solid replacer and a readily available carbohydrate source while maintaining a light drinking viscosity. With a DE range of 8-12, it supports formulation stability without making beverages overly thick. 

• Acts as effective solid replacer 
• Provides a readily available carbohydrate source to support energy delivery
• Provides a bland taste and neutral flavor profile 

Best for: Sport nutrition drink

KREATION® FM: Create a Smoother Drinking Experience

KREATION® FM enhances mouthfeel and body while maintaining a smooth, flowable texture. It also provides processing stability to help manufacturers achieve consistent product quality throughout production.

• Enhances mouthfeel and body
• Provides a smooth, flowable texture
• Supports processing stability
• Provides a bland taste and neutral flavor profile 

Best for: Drinking yogurt, ready to drink beverage, UHT flavored milk, fruit juice beverage, instant 3 in 1 coffee, powdered drink