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Protein powder and dry instant nutrition ingredients

Instant mixes & protein powders

Sunflower lecithin powder for faster wetting and dispersion

Help protein, cocoa and nutrition powders sink, wet and disperse more consistently in cold liquids.

Manufacturing problem

Dry particles resist the liquid surface

Fine protein and cocoa particles can float, clump or form a stubborn dry core when the consumer adds water or milk.

  • Powder floating on the liquid surface
  • Dry clumps after normal shaking
  • Slow dispersion in cold water
  • Uneven flavour or oil distribution

What lecithin changes

Powder lecithin improves surface wetting

De-oiled sunflower lecithin can be dry-blended or applied during agglomeration to help liquid reach particle surfaces more evenly.

  • Faster initial wetting
  • More consistent dispersion after shaking
  • Free-flowing format for dry batching
  • Soy-free positioning for nutrition products
Relevant uses

Where it works in instant mixes & protein powders

Practical process roles, not a one-size-fits-all formulation claim.

01

Protein powders

Supports wetting in plant protein, sports nutrition and meal-replacement blends.

02

Instant cocoa & beverages

Helps fine cocoa and flavour particles enter the liquid instead of floating.

03

Dry nutrition premixes

Adds emulsifying function without introducing a liquid carrier into the blend.

Process guide

Format, addition stage and target effect

This starting-point map helps your team choose a trial path. Exact guidance follows review of your process.

ApplicationFormatAddition stageTarget effect
Protein powderPowderDry blend or agglomeration stageFaster wetting and dispersion
Instant cocoaPowderBlended with cocoa and carriersReduced floating and clumping
Meal replacementPowderFinal dry blendingEven oil and flavour distribution
Liquid concentrateLiquidInto the oil phase before homogenizingOil dispersion in the concentrate

No formulation percentages are published here. Share your process for application-specific trial guidance.

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Best for

  • Protein and meal-replacement powders
  • Instant cocoa and beverage mixes
  • Dry blending and agglomeration

Handling

Add through the dry blend or validated agglomeration step for even coverage.

Store in the original packaging at room temperature (16-32°C / 61-90°F), away from direct sunlight, moisture, and air.

Watch out

Protect from humidity and validate mixing order against the powder bulk density.

Powder grade produced at a GMP+ and FSSC 22000 certified facility.

Purchasing & technical questions

Instant mixes & protein powders FAQ

Certifications & Documentation

  • Non-GMO
  • Soy-Free
  • Kosher
  • Halal

Lot-specific certificates of analysis, spec sheets, and certification documents are available on request.

Next step

Need a powder that wets faster?

Tell us the base protein, serving method and blending process. We will recommend a trial format and sample.