TSI Group has debuted OptiClear, a novel supplement technology designed to improve a user's experience.
The patent-pending solution allows formulators to create soluble and clear formulations with ingredients that are traditionally insoluble, such as creatine, collagen, vitamins and minerals
By using OptiClear, formulators can create fast-dissolving, pleasant flavoured solutions that are free from cloudiness, residue or grit.
The effervescent technology is also designed to improve the stability, solubility and taste of a supplement.
"The supplement industry has been stuck in a rut characterised by capsules and tablets," notes TSI ptimized Ingredients Product Line
President, Will Ji.
"OptiClear breaks that mould by combining science-backed technology with a consumer-first experience. It turns traditionally gritty ingredients into clean, refreshing solutions,” he added.
Addressing solubility
Formulators and consumers have long faced the challenge of poor solubility in essential ingredients such as creatine, with cloudiness, sediment and the need for excessive stirring hindering the overall consumer experience.
To address this, OptiClear enhances the solubility of typically difficult-to-dissolve compounds, including creatine, collagen, amino acids, vitamins and minerals.
The solution also masks unpleasant flavour notes and improves the taste experience, improving a user's sensory experience.
Infused with natural flavors, OptiClear is designed to offer a clean, refreshing taste without the aftertaste often associated with performance supplements.
Considering stability
Effervescent products are notorious for stability issues, especially with packaging concerns such as pouch swelling due to moisture or temperature changes.
TSI addressed this issue by creating OptiClear, which is engineered for long-term humidity and temperature stability, ensuring integrity
from production through to end-use.
Whether the customer (brand owner) purchases bulk pellets or as a finished product, the formulation maintains its premium performance under various environmental conditions.
The solution is also effective with a wide range of active ingredients, making it a flexible solution for dietary supplement manufacturers in every niche.
TSI will be on hand at booth 4C68 at Vitafoods Europe 2025 to discuss OptiClear and its applications.