Nutraceuticals
We believe high-quality, nutritious foods and supplements enhance a balanced diet and support an active, healthy lifestyle. Our goal is to improve the health and well-being of our global family at every life stage.
With decades of experience, our scientists have developed ingredient blends with proven efficacy and superior functionality, bringing innovation to the nutraceutical space. Our wellness blends combine high-quality protein with bioactive ingredients to address common health concerns. These blends are scientifically formulated to enhance overall wellness, support specific health issues, and aid in muscle recovery. They are delicious and nutritious, ensuring your consumers enjoy both the taste and the health benefits of your boosted products.
Available Products
Click through our available products below to learn more.
L-PROTM MFGM 70 – Adult
L-PRO™ MFGM 70 is a unique whey protein that is extracted from our high-quality protein stream and that aids in adult nutrition. MFGM is rich in phospholipids and other bioactive ingredients that enhance cognitive functioning, support a healthy immune system, and promote muscle health in active aging adults.
Benefits
- Gangliosides in milk fat globule membrane support healthy aging by
maintaining neurocognitive health and promoting intestinal immunity. - Contains phospholipids, sphingolipids, and glycoproteins that are crucial in healthy brain functioning and help improve cognitive performance and memory.
- Immunoglobulins and other immune-supporting compounds, such as glycosphingolipids, found in MFGM have been found to support a healthy immune system.
- With a neutral dairy flavor, MFGM is well-suited to be used for fortification in a wide variety of food applications.
- *Contact us for the latest clinical research into the efficacy of MFGM.
Applications
- Nutritional beverages –
shakes, RTDs, RTMs,
drinkable yogurts - Nutritional foods –
bars, baked goods - Dairy-based applications –
yogurts, ice cream, puddings,
processed cheese
Packaging
- 37.4 lb. (17 kg) multi-wall, kraft paper bag with polyethylene inner liner
Shelf Life
365 days from the date of manufacture if stored at recommended conditions.
Available Certifications
Applicable Segments for Ingredient
Nutraceutical Lactose
Leprino’s nutraceutical lactose is produced by concentrating whey permeate, crystallizing it, and then purifying, refining, drying, and milling the lactose crystals. It is produced under strict quality
programs, meeting requirements of the U.S., Europe, and Japan.
Benefits
- Produced from our mozzarella, sweet whey ensures a consistent color that exceeds the pharmacopeia color requirements for lactose.
- Refined, purified, and milled to produce free-flowing and consistent particles that will deliver the consistency needed for efficient tablet manufacturing.
- Produced in an SQF-registered facility following NSF/IPEC/ANSI 363 manufacturing practices guaranteeing the highest quality and consistency in production and supply.
Applications
- Diluents in tablets
- Filling agent in capsule formulations
Packaging
- 55.12 lb. (25 kg) multi-wall, kraft paper bag with polyethylene inner liner or 900 kg bulk tote.
Shelf Life
- 730 days from the date of manufacture if stored under recommended conditions.
Available Certifications
L-PROTM MFGM 70 – Early Life Nutrition
Milk fat globule membrane (MFGM) is extracted from our high-quality protein stream to aid in early-life nutrition. The unique blend of high protein and high fat is rich in phospholipids and other bioactive ingredients that support brain development, promote a healthy immune system, and help aid in muscle growth in infants and children.
Benefits
- Formulas and foods fortified with MFGM can support brain development in infants and have a long-term effect on children’s cognitive abilities.
- Infants and children can benefit from improved cognitive performance,
memory, and learning abilities by consuming phospholipids, sphingolipids, and glycoproteins found in MFGM.
- Immunoglobulins and other immune-supporting compounds in MFGM can enhance children’s immune response.
- High in protein and amino acids (the building blocks of protein), the formulas provide essential components for muscle growth, repair, and maintenance.
*Contact us for the latest clinical research into the efficacy of MFGM
Applications
- Baby Foods – Dried Baby Foods, Prepared Baby Food
- Powdered Milk Formula – Standard Milk Formula, Follow-On Milk Formula, Growing-Up Milk Formula, Special Baby Milk Formula
- Liquid Milk Formula – Standard Milk Formula, Follow-On Milk Formula, Growing-Up Milk Formula, Specialty Milk Formula
Packaging
- 37.4 lb. (17 kg) multi-wall, kraft paper bag with polyethylene inner liner.
Shelf Life
1 year / 365 days from the date of manufacture if stored at recommended conditions.
Available Certifications
Applicable Segments for Ingredient
Meet our application specialist
Meet our application specialist
Kara Roberts – Scientist II, R&D
Kara has a B.S. in Food Science from Kansas State University. She has been in the food industry for 10 years, working with a variety of food products, including ready-to-eat dips, puddings, and frozen foods, to name a few. She has experience in manufacturing, as well as developing and launching new products from benchtop to commercialization
Our Innovation Studio – What Sets Us Apart
Commitment – Willing to invest significant time and resources to achieve shared innovation success
Collaboration – Passionate about problem-solving tough innovation challenges side-by-side with your team
Dairy and protein application knowledge – Able to provide specific, science-backed, hands-on guidance to smoothly transition our ingredients into your end products
Urgency – Able to leverage our pilot plant to test new ingredients, applications, and processes efficiently, giving you key insights to accelerate product development