Inositol (Myo-Inositol) · Functional Carbohydrate & Nutritional Enhancer for Foods, Beverages & Nutrition

Key characteristics

• Chemical name: Myo-inositol (cyclohexane-1,2,3,4,5,6-hexol).
• Form: typically a white or almost white, crystalline powder or granules with a slightly sweet, neutral taste.
• Solubility: freely soluble in water, enabling its use in liquid beverages, syrups and instant powders.
• Taste profile: mild, slightly sweet profile that does not dominate flavour systems, making it suitable for delicate beverage and infant applications.
• Function: used as a nutritional enhancer and functional carbohydrate in energy drinks, infant formulas, baby foods, nutrition powders and supplements.
• Compatibility: generally compatible with vitamins, minerals, amino acids and other functional ingredients in premixes, powders and liquids.

Atlas works with R&D and formulation teams to integrate inositol into beverage, infant, nutrition and supplement concepts, coordinating with the broader Atlas portfolio of vitamins and functional ingredients.

Indicative specification points

Final specifications are agreed per project and destination market. Typical food and nutrition-grade inositol parameters include:

• Assay: generally 97.0–102.0% myo-inositol (on dried basis), according to agreed method.
• Appearance: white to almost white crystalline powder or granules, free from visible foreign matter.
• Identification tests: confirm myo-inositol structure and purity according to pharmacopeial or food-grade methods.
• Loss on drying: controlled to ensure powder stability, flow and shelf life.
• Residue on ignition / sulphated ash: limited in line with specifications and regulations.
• Chlorides, sulphates and other specified impurities: controlled to meet food and nutrition standards.
• Particle size distribution and bulk density: adjusted for dry blending, instant powder performance, tablet/capsule manufacture and premix handling.
• Microbiological profile: aligned with good manufacturing practice, with stricter limits for infant and medical nutrition applications where applicable.

Each batch is delivered with a Certificate of Analysis (COA) and a detailed technical data sheet. Additional documentation (GMO status, allergen statements, dietary suitability, contaminants, origin, Halal/Kosher certificates) can be provided from approved producers.

Energy & functional beverages

• Energy drinks and shots – inositol is widely used in energy drink formulas alongside caffeine, taurine, B-vitamins and other functional ingredients.
• Isotonic and sports drinks – inclusion in electrolyte and sports hydration concepts together with carbohydrates, minerals and vitamins.
• Functional RTD beverages – inositol incorporated into wellness, focus or mood-positioned drinks, subject to local regulations and claim frameworks.
• Beverage concentrates and syrups – good solubility and neutral taste support use in concentrated syrup bases for later dilution.

Instant powders & nutrition blends

• Instant multivitamin drinks – inositol included via vitamin–mineral–inositol premixes in sticks, sachets or jars.
• Meal-replacement and weight-management powders – part of multi-ingredient nutrition systems, often combined with proteins, fibres and micronutrients.
• Children’s and family nutrition powders – formulations where inositol and other nutrients help support balanced nutritional profiles, subject to local legislation.

Infant & growing-up nutrition

• Infant formulas and follow-on formulas – inositol is used in accordance with strict compositional and purity requirements in many markets.
• Growing-up milks and toddler formulas – levels adjusted to meet age-specific nutritional guidelines.
• Infant cereals and baby foods – inositol incorporated via custom premixes, aligned with applicable regulations and quality standards.

Functional foods & snacks

• Breakfast cereals and cereal bars – inositol used in fortified and functional concepts as part of multi-nutrient premixes.
• Nutrition and snack bars – combined with proteins, fibres, vitamins and minerals in active lifestyle and wellness products.
• Bakery products – breads and baked snacks formulated from fortified flour and premixes, with attention to inositol stability in process.

Dietary supplements

• Tablets and capsules – inositol used alone or combined with B-vitamins, minerals and other functional ingredients.
• Powder sticks and sachets – single-serve inositol powders or blends for addition to water or foods.
• Gummies and chewables – incorporated via inositol-containing premixes in consumer-friendly formats, subject to regulatory frameworks.

Formulation guidance

• Inositol dosage is driven by:
  • Product category and local regulations,
  • Target nutritional positioning and claim strategy,
  • Interaction with other carbohydrates, sweeteners and actives in the formula.
• Good water solubility supports use in beverages and instant powders, but processing conditions (heat, pH, concentration) should be reviewed in pilot trials.
• In dry systems, attention should be paid to particle size, hygroscopicity and premix design to avoid segregation and ensure homogeneous distribution.
• Inositol is generally organoleptically neutral, but high levels require verification in sensitive flavour profiles.
• Regulatory and nutrition teams must confirm legal status, maximum levels, category-specific rules and labelling requirements in each destination market.

Quality & documentation

• Supplied as food or nutrition-grade myo-inositol with agreed specifications for assay, impurities and physical properties.
• Each batch is accompanied by a Certificate of Analysis (COA) and a technical data sheet describing key analytical parameters and methods.
• Additional documentation can include GMO status, allergen declarations, contaminants and heavy metal data, dietary suitability (e.g. vegetarian/vegan where applicable), BSE/TSE statements, origin and Halal/Kosher certificates, depending on the producer and grade.
• Manufacturing sites typically operate under recognised ISO and food safety management systems (e.g. HACCP, FSSC/ISO 22000), with further certifications available on request.
• Customers remain responsible for regulatory compliance, maximum use levels, claim wording and labelling in each destination market.

Packaging, storage & logistics

• Standard packaging: usually 25 kg bags, fibre drums or cartons with inner liners for protection from moisture and contamination; alternative pack sizes can be evaluated if needed.
• Suitable for full-container or mixed-container shipments together with other vitamins, sweeteners, acidulants, minerals and functional ingredients.
• Store in a cool, dry place, protected from heat, moisture and odour-intensive materials to maintain powder quality and flow properties.
• Typical shelf life is defined in the product specification and on the COA; customers should verify inositol stability in their own processes and finished products via shelf-life studies.
• Shipments can be arranged under FOB, CFR, CIF or other agreed Incoterms, with export, customs and quality documentation coordinated from Ankara, Türkiye.

To receive a tailored offer, please share your intended applications (energy drinks, functional beverages, infant formulas, baby foods, instant powders, supplements, etc.), target inositol level per serving, annual volume, packaging needs, documentation/certification requirements and destination markets. Our team will recommend suitable grades and premix concepts.