Mug of hot chocolate topped with marshmallows and cocoa, with cinnamon and chocolate pieces

Beverages

More Possibilities for Beverage Formulation

OVERVIEW

About VersiLac® in Beverages

In today’s competitive beverage market, thoughtful formulation makes all the difference. VersiLac® whey permeate helps beverage manufacturers enhance flavors, provide essential minerals, and optimize mouthfeel—making it an ideal ingredient for cost-effective, clean label drinks

BENEFITS BY APPLICATION

VersiLac® Benefits in Beverages

3 IN 1 COFFEE
MIX
MINERALS
DRINK
HOT COCOA
UHT DAIRY
FORMULA
YOGURT
DRINK
MOCHA
DRINK
CHOCOLATE
DRINK
Solubility

COST SAVINGS

Color

Flavor Enhancement

Heat Stability

Flowable

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WHY VERSILAC®

Why Beverage Formulators Choose VersiLac®

Excellent Solubility & Stability

VersiLac® is designed for smooth incorporation into beverage systems, supporting consistent mixing, solubility, and product stability.

Balanced Flavor Support

Our whey permeate ingredients help round out flavor systems with mild dairy notes that contribute to a smoother overall taste profile.

Naturally Occurring Dairy Minerals

VersiLac® provides naturally occurring dairy minerals that contribute functional value in beverage formulations.

Improved Mouthfeel & Drinkability

Functional dairy solids help support smoother texture and enhanced mouthfeel for a more satisfying drinking experience.

Cost-Effective Formulation Support

VersiLac® can help optimize ingredient costs while maintaining flavor, functionality, and processing performance.

Clean Label Friendly

Whey permeate offers a familiar dairy ingredient solution that supports clean label formulation goals.

APPLICATIONS

Beverages Applications

  • Powdered drink mixes
  • Flavored milk beverages
  • Nutritional drinks
  • Dairy-based beverages
  • Ready-to-drink beverages
  • Smoothie and shake applications
  • Specialty beverage formulations
DOWNLOAD BEVERAGES APPLICATION LIST
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7 Application Categories

PRODUCT SELECTION

Choosing the Right Whey Permeate

PRODUCT
BEST FOR
Dairy-based beverage formulations
Beverages requiring reduced mineral levels
Flavor-sensitive beverage applications

WHY PROLIANT

Why Formulators Work with Proliant Beverages Ingredients

  • Excellent solubility and blending performance
  • Balanced dairy flavor contribution
  • Supports smooth mouthfeel and drinkability
  • Cost-effective source of dairy solids
  • Consistent processing performance
  • Clean label formulation support

At Proliant Dairy Ingredients, we’ve developed a broad range of beverage applications using VersiLac®, helping manufacturers create consistent, high-performing products across categories.

When you choose VersiLac®, you gain more than a high-quality ingredient—you gain a trusted formulation partner. Our team collaborates closely with beverage manufacturers to refine recipes, solve challenges, and bring standout beverages to market.

Let’s formulate the future together.

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Ready to Elevate Your Formulation?

Connect with our technical team to discuss your ingredient needs, request samples,  or explore how VersiLac® can work in your application.