Dietary surveys have shown that intakes of zinc are lower than recommended for a number of age groups. Although zinc is present in the foods we eat, the content is very low and other food components can adversely affect its absorption. Fortification of foods can help to keep zinc levels within healthy limits.
Zenica BioPlus offers a range of stabilised zinc sources suitable for a variety of fortification applications:
- Bio-Zn AAS® (stabilised zinc gluconate)
- Zinc Gluconate AS® (stabilised zinc gluconate)
Zinc facts
- central role in immune system
- important for growth and development
- RDI: 12mg
- over 75% adult females don’t meet their recommended intake (National Nutrition Survey, 1995)
- pre-approved health claims (FSANZ Std 1.2.7) include:
- necessary for normal immune system function
- contributes to normal growth and development (children)
So whether you’re adding zinc to a liquid breakfast or fortifying kids yoghurt with extra zinc, we have the solution.
Bio-Zn AAS® (stabilised zinc gluconate)
Uses our patented amino acid stabilisation process.
Characteristics:
- zinc content: 10.5%
- high bioavailability
- excellent solubility in water
- no change to sensory properties of fortified food
- neutral to slightly sweet taste
- produces clear, colourless to slightly yellow solutions (at 5% w/w)
- follows same metabolic pathway as zinc from other sources
- stable in food during storage, distribution and use
Applications:
- milk and dairy-based beverages
- yoghurt and dairy desserts
- soy milk and soy-based beverages
- liquid breakfasts
- dietary supplements
- infant formulas
- “near” waters and nutrient waters
- sports and energy drinks
- fruit juices, fruit concentrates
- soft drinks
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Zinc Gluconate AS® (stabilised zinc gluconate)
Uses our patented amino acid stabilisation process.
Characteristics:
- zinc content: 11.0%
- high bioavailability
- excellent solubility in water
- no change to the sensory properties of the fortified food
- neutral taste
- produces clear, colourless to slightly yellow solutions (at 5% w/w)
- stable in food during storage, distribution and use
Applications:
- milk and dairy-based beverages
- yoghurt and dairy desserts
- soy milk and soy-based beverages
- liquid breakfasts
- dietary supplements
- infant formulas
- “near” waters and nutrient waters
- sports and energy drinks
- fruit juices, fruit concentrates
- soft drinks