30/07/08 DSM Food Specialties has announced that its protein hydrolysate, PeptoPro, has now been selected as the key ingredient in SIXGRAM, the breakthrough ready-to-drink sports beverage from DIS BV. Available throughout the Netherlands from August 2008, SIXGRAM contains 6g PeptoPro per 330ml can and can be purchased in blood orange, grapefruit and mandarin flavours.

PeptoPro is a patented casein hydrolysate. It consists of a unique mixture of di- and tripeptides which become immediately available to the muscles after ingestion resulting in faster recovery and muscle protection. It can be purchased as both an instant (powder) drink and RTD beverages. PeptoPro is used by numerous Olympic, football and rugby teams, as well as by elite sportsmen and women across many sporting disciplines.

PeptoPro was initially developed for the Dutch Olympic team to help speed up recovery times and improve athletic performance. Since its launch, the evidence supporting PeptoPro’s benefits has grown significantly. Recent trial results, for example, have indicated that consumption of 6g of protein during exercise has a positive impact on endurance and can limit muscle damage.

Marco Geurten, CEO, DIS said, “We wanted to develop a sports drink with real consumer appeal which offered the advantages of enhanced performance plus faster muscle recovery. Thanks to its proven properties, quick absorption and neutral taste, PeptoPro delivers the benefits we require. We are confident that SIXGRAM will be well received by the market. By drinking our new beverage during and after exercise consumers will enjoy increased energy levels plus a shorter recovery period following physical activity.”

Wouter Nieboer, sales manager Europe for PeptoPro said, “As a highly soluble protein hydrolysate, PeptoPro ensures the body’s muscles receive the protein they need quickly and effectively and so actively helps to reduce muscle damage. The launch of SIXGRAM demonstrates our capabilities in the RTD beverage market. We are delighted to be working with DIS on this project.”