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Active & Performance Nutrition: Ingredients for Health, Energy & Peak Performance

At FrieslandCampina Ingredients, we empower both active consumers and athletes with science-backed nutrition solutions. From convenient snacks to high-performance sports formulations, our portfolio delivers the right balance of protein, prebiotics, and functional ingredients to support energy, recovery, and overall well-being.

Unlock the potential of active and performance nutrition

Today’s health-conscious consumers and athletes expect more than nutrients – they want products that are tasty, convenient, and effective. Whether fuelling a workout, recovering after training, or enjoying a snack on the go, our dairy- and plant-based solutions help you create products that fit seamlessly into everyday life while supporting peak performance. With protein innovation accelerating, there’s a huge opportunity to develop drinks, bars, shakes, and bites that not only taste great but also deliver the functional benefits athletes and active consumers need. We provide the right ingredients and application expertise to help you overcome formulation challenges and transform your portfolio with game-changing nutrition solutions.

Science-backed protein for active and performance nutrition

Protein isn’t just for athletes – everyday consumers are embracing it as part of a healthy lifestyle, driving demand for products that offer added benefits like gut health and immunity. At the same time, elite athletes need proven solutions to fuel, recover, and perform at their best. Our dairy and plant-based proteins are backed by rigorous science, from longstanding university partnerships to game-changing studies and collaborations with leading sports organizations such as the Dutch Olympic Committee NOC*NSF. As a member of ESSNA, we ensure compliance with the latest standards and trends, giving you peace of mind that your products are safe, substantiated, and tailored to meet both consumer and athlete needs.

Our top active & performance nutrition ingredients

  • Nutri Whey™ Isolate Clear

    Nutri Whey™ Isolate Clear is an ultra-clear isolated whey protein. This unique product is concentrated by means of micro- and ultrafiltration to a protein content of 90%. It has a clean and consistent taste profile and is suitable for clear beverages and powder applications.

    • A sweet and clean whey protein isolate with very clean taste and good sensory profile
    • Proprietary filtration processing to preserve protein quality and nutritional integrity
    • Ideal for a wide range of applications ranging from active lifestyle to medical nutrition
  • Biotis® Fermentis

    A first-of-its kind fermented gut health solution, harnessing the benefits of whey protein and prebiotic GOS, fermented with prebiotic cultures.

  • Excellion® Textpro

    Excellion® Textpro is a newly designed ingredient specifically developed for use in high protein bars. This ingredient contributes to a softer texture and reduces product hardening throughout shelf life up to 12 months. Excellion® Textpro works best in combination with our Nutri Whey range and enables bar manufacturers to create a new range of good tasting, low sugar bars with a protein content up to 40%.

    • Newly designed ingredient; patented
    • Specifically developed for use in high protein bars (>35%)
    • Contributes to a softer texture, reducing product hardening throughout shelf life
  • Plantaris™ Faba Isolate 90 A

    Plantaris™ Faba Isolate 90 A is a gluten free Faba bean protein isolate that is ideal for plant-based applications. Plantaris™ Faba Isolate 90 A is a good quality source of protein that delivers enhanced powder characteristics.

    • Has a neutral taste that allows for a wide spectrum of flavour options
    • The powder is specially processed, so it is easy to dissolve, making it ideal for instant beverage applications
    • Optimal dosing due to the outstanding powder flowing properties

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Why choose FrieslandCampina Ingredients for active & performance nutrition?

Formulation expertise

With a passion for innovation, we’re your ideal partner for creating high-quality nutrition for athletic performance that’s backed by science and prioritises taste and texture.

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Protein knowledge

FrieslandCampina Ingredients has over 125 years of experience in dairy proteins to help overcome common formulation challenges and power your sports nutrition formulations. We can help tailor your protein products to meet the needs of athletes across the globe.

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Sustainability

As part of a cooperative of dairy farmers, sustainability is at the core of what we do. We own the entire dairy protein supply chain, so we can ensure transparency and reliability from grass to glass. Long-term sustainability is a priority, with an ambitious aim to provide climate-neutral dairy by 2050.

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