Hard Seltzers

Product

Hard seltzers

Key elements

Beverage formulation development
Quality & shelf life tests

Background

The alcoholic beverages made with carbonated water, alcohol, and fruit flavoring started to gain traction a decade ago, and achieved a boost during the pandemic. Hard seltzers evoke a lifestyle of convenience and on-the-go consumption, fitting neatly into the trend of portable and easy-to-consume beverages. Younger consumers tend to favor the pre-mixed, ready-to-drink beverages which eliminate the need for purchasing multiple ingredients, measuring quantities, and mixing cocktails – and are also a more affordable option. As part of this trend, the CORE developed a series of solutions for alcohol beverage manufacturers who want to enter the hard seltzer category.

challenge

Alcohol can affect flavor and color, posing the challenge of maintaining the original flavor and color during the entire shelf life. Developing compounds that fit the beverage formulation in its entirety, including spirits, water, flavor profiles and sweetening solutions.

solution

We’ve developed a series of compounds for hard seltzers that fit all the quality needs, with a wide array of recipes including fruity, tangy, sweet, and sour flavors and duo-flavors.

results

We’ve developed a series of compounds for hard seltzers that fit all the quality needs, with a wide array of recipes including fruity, tangy, sweet, and sour flavors and duo-flavors.

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