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Functional Beverages

What Is a Functional Beverage?

Functional beverages refer to drinks that are meticulously formulated to provide health benefits beyond basic nutrition. Functional drinks meaning highlights their use in wellness and active lifestyles, using natural ingredients like herbs, vitamins, probiotics, or adaptogens. What are functional drinks used for? They often target specific consumer needs like hydration, energy recovery, immunity, digestion, or cognitive support. Popular across gyms, cafes, and wellness markets, these beverages are part of a growing health-conscious movement in the food and beverage industry. In logistics, functional drink products like energy drinks and kombucha require careful handling and storage to preserve their active ingredients and shelf life, especially when dealing with temperature-sensitive ingredients.

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