functional beverage
functional beverage
A non-alcoholic drink that contains non-traditional ingredients, including herbs, vitamins, minerals, amino acids or added raw fruit or vegetable ingredients, which is claimed to provide specific health benefits beyond those of general nutrition—e.g., boosting or enhancing the immune system or heart, improving joint mobility, increasing sense of well-being, increasing energy and satiety.Examples
Sports and performance drinks, energy drinks, ready-to-drink (RTD) teas, enhanced fruit drinks, soy beverages and enhanced water.