Bordas functional ingredients for supplements, beverages, and functional food
Discover functional ingredients geared towards prebiotic support, antioxidant protection, cardiovascular health, and the optimisation of the sensory profile. Furthermore, find out more about our participation in Vitafoods Barcelona 2026 this coming May.
To talk about functional ingredients today is to talk about differentiation, consumer experience, and the ability to respond to an increasingly clear demand: products that provide real value in categories such as supplements, beverages, and functional food.
In this context, at Bordas, we develop solutions based on citrus flavonoids—a particularly versatile family of ingredients. Their application allows for an integrated approach to product development in two key areas: gut health and taste solutions, thereby addressing a single market need: combining functional efficacy with sensory acceptability.
What are functional ingredients for health-oriented products?
Functional ingredients are those that, in addition to performing a technological function within the formulation, contribute to the development of products with a specific health or wellbeing benefit. In categories such as functional beverages and functional food, this translates into solutions that address various objectives: from antioxidant protection and physiological support to improving the sensory experience of the final product.
Within this framework, citrus flavonoids offer the advantage of combining natural origin, functionality, versatility, and compatibility with diverse formulations.
Functional ingredients for food supplements
In food supplements, citrus flavonoids stand out not only for their functional profile but also for how they respond to specific formulation needs.
On one hand, Citrus Bioflavonoids complex by Bordas is positioned as an ideal solution for food supplements due to its high antioxidant and antimicrobial capacity. Its origin in bitter orange reinforces the product’s natural appeal, and its slight bitterness allows for easy integration into different formulations, offering an effective and palatable supplement.
On the other hand, Naringin is notable for its ability to support microbiota balance and immune function, whilst also offering antioxidant support, making it ideal for innovative and clean-label formulations aimed at digestive and general health.
Meanwhile, Citractive® and Diosmin from Bordas are linked to maintaining vascular integrity; their ability to improve blood circulation makes them fundamental ingredients in formulations designed to reduce discomfort related to venous insufficiency, such as heavy legs or varicose veins. As a citrus-derived compound, Diosmin is a popular choice in natural food supplements aimed at the overall wellbeing of venous health.
For their part, the ultimate duo for prebiotic support benefits, Naromine® and Citroneo®, combine sweetening and prebiotic properties, favouring the growth of beneficial gut bacteria and enabling the development of supplements that integrate sensory acceptability, antioxidant functionality, and microbiota support within a single formula. Full information here.
Functional ingredients for beverages and food
Citrus flavonoids for functional food and beverages gain interest when a formulation needs to combine health benefits with a specific sensory profile.
In this regard, Bordas’ CBC acts as a flavouring agent that provides bitter and acidic notes. Similarly, Naringin, being a natural ingredient, improves the taste profile in food and beverage applications, providing a balanced citrus bitterness and enhancing the complexity of carbonated drinks, juices, jams, or bakery products. Its functional properties favour balanced formulations, contributing to improved sensory quality and product differentiation.
At the same time, Bordas’ Naromine® and Citroneo® operate in a very relevant territory for functional beverages and foods (taste solutions: sweetener & masking). Naromine® is presented as a natural flavour modulator with sweetening properties, an antioxidant effect, and the capacity to mask unwanted notes. Citroneo®, for its part, acts as a flavour enhancer, sweetener, and masking agent, even at sub-threshold concentrations, something particularly useful when seeking to improve palatability without losing the formula’s identity.
Key benefits of health-oriented functional ingredients
At Bordas, we offer branded and non-branded ingredients, adaptable to any type of formulation. From a benefit perspective, four major territories can be identified:
- Holistic health and prebiotic support: Naromine® and Citroneo® stand out for their prebiotic effect and their link to nutraceutical formulations oriented towards microbiota.
- Antioxidant and cellular protection: CBC, Naringin, and Naromine® allow for the building of a solid and versatile proposal.
- Cardiovascular protection and vascular health: Citractive® and Diosmin occupy a clear position, especially in formulations oriented towards venous wellbeing.
- Palate solutions: Naromine® and Citroneo® improve organoleptic properties, modulating flavour and sweetness, offering a competitive advantage in supplements, functional beverages, and functional food.
This combination of benefits enables the development of complete, differentiated products aligned with current trends in health, wellbeing, and sensory functionality.
Discover more about our functional ingredients at Vitafoods Barcelona
For brands and R&D teams seeking solutions in functional food and beverages, as well as ingredients for supplements, Vitafoods Europe will be an excellent opportunity to explore trends, applications, and innovation within the sector. The next edition will be held in Barcelona from 5th to 7th May 2026 at Fira Barcelona Gran Vía, and Bordas will be present at the Spain Pavilion, Stand 3J170C in H3.
In an increasingly demanding market, choosing functional ingredients wisely means formulating with intention: seeking efficacy, a better sensory experience, and more relevant positioning.
If you are looking to discover how citrus flavonoids can help you develop more complete, competitive products aligned with market demands, we look forward to seeing you at Vitafoods Barcelona. It will be the perfect setting to continue revealing the potential of nature and transforming it into wellbeing.
