Grant: Applied Research and Development Grants - Level 2

This collaborative R&D project will be based on the continuation of that work as well as to explore new ideasand opportunities for Next Remedies as they grow their product line.PTS, (Polyoxyethanyl-alpha-tocopheryl sebacate) is a Generally Regarded As Safe (GRAS) compound that hasbeen developed by the National Research Council of Canada (NRC) and is licensed by Next Remedies. It is apro-nutrient form of vitamin E used to solubilize highly lipophilic payloads in an aqueous solution. PTS createswater soluble nano-particulates which also increases the bio-availability of the payload. This technology workswith any lipophilic elements including; CoQ10, omegas, Lutein, phytosterols, poly unsaturated fats,carotenoids, vitamins, and oils (such as omega 3s). It is the objective of Holland College's Canada's SmartestKitchen to work collaboratively with Next Remedies to support research incorporating PTS intofood/beverage/natural health products to be launched on both the Canadian and International markets.Enhanced beverages is a category of beverages that contain added ingredients or other enhancements aimed atpromoting health for the end consumer. Next Remedies wishes to enter this trending market with a line ofhealth promoting enhanced beverages that utilizes the unique PTS technology to increase bio-availability of theadded nutrients and also allows for the lipophilic ingredients to be easily solubilized into the beverage.Ingredient sourcing, recipe formulation, sensory analysis, shelf life testing, packaging and technical scale up arethe main areas in which Canada's Smartest Kitchen (CSK) will assist Next Remedies with this project.