Non Alcoholic Beverages

Non Alcoholic Beverage Flavors That Actually Earn A Second Pour

Non alcoholic (NA) beverages are no longer the “designated driver” option. They are a daily choice for people who want flavor, function and a better for you story without alcohol. From craft sodas and flavored seltzers to energy drinks, coffee, tea and prebiotic sodas, flavor is the difference between a one time trial and a repeat purchase.

Northwestern Extract Company has supplied flavors to beverage brands for over a century, so we understand how NA bases behave. Carbonation, acid level, sweetener system and processing all change how a flavor shows up in the final drink. That is why our NA beverage flavors are built for real world conditions, not just for a lab sample.

Flavor Territories That Win In NA

In non alcoholic beverages, a few territories consistently perform:

• Citrus and citrus blends
  Lemon, lime, tangerine, grapefruit and yuzu for sodas, seltzers, energy and hydration drinks.

• Berry and orchard fruit
  Strawberry, raspberry, mixed berry, apple, pear and stone fruit combinations for everyday refreshment and better for you lines.

• Tropical
  Pineapple, mango, passion fruit and guava for modern, globally inspired profiles.

• Tea, coffee and botanicals
  Black tea, green tea, yerba mate, cold brew, chai, hibiscus, ginger, mint, lavender and more for RTDs that sit closer to functional and wellness sets.

You can build complete lineups using flavor families across these territories, then extend them seasonally with dessert, spice or floral cues.

Designed For Sugar Reduction And Function

Most new NA products are not full sugar. They are low sugar, zero sugar or use alternative sweeteners and functional ingredients. Those choices can add off notes and change mouthfeel. Northwestern can help you select flavors and sweetener systems that work together, with options that are compatible with high intensity sweeteners, sugar alcohols, fiber and electrolyte systems.

Our team can also help you create functional beverage flavors that support hydration, energy, calm, focus or immunity platforms without compromising taste.

Ready To Develop Your Next NA Lineup

Whether you are creating a new craft soda, a zero proof cocktail, a prebiotic soda or an energy drink, starting with the right flavor toolkit is key.

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