In case you didn’t catch part 1 on nutrient-rich functional beverages, click here. That article might have left you wondering about the ingredients that are inherently rich in these in-demand nutrients (a rich, high or excellent source must have 20%+ of the FDA recommended daily value for that nutrient and a good source must have 10-19% of the FDA recommended daily value for that nutrient). Lucky for you, we’ve identified a list of some that you should be watching (and considering) in your next beverage project:

• Chickpea is a rich source of fiber, phosphorus, iron, and B as well as a good source of zinc, magnesium, B6, and B1. (Spoiler: chickpea protein might just be the next pea protein. Also, chickpea milk as the next plant-based milk? We’re watching for it and think you should be too.)
• Egg yolk is rich in phosphorus, choline, vitamins B2, B5, (a good source of B9), and B12 as well as good source of zinc and vitamins A and D (egg whites are also rich in protein).
• Chia is a rich source of fiber, calcium, iron, magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, zinc, and vitamins B1 and B3 as well as a good source of vitamins B2 and B9. Additionally, about 75% of the fats in chia seeds consist of the omega-3 alpha-linolenic acid (ALA).
• Raspberries are a rich source of fiber, vitamin c, and manganese.
• Avocados (technically a berry, FYI) are a rich source of fiber, omega-3s, and vitamins B6, B9, and K as well as a good source of potassium and vitamins B2, B3, B5, C, and E.
• Sweet potatoes are rich in fiber, manganese and vitamins A, B6 and C as well as a good source of potassium and vitamins B1 and B3.
• Passionfruit is a rich source of fiber and vitamin C as well as a good source of Vitamin B2, B3, iron and phosphorus.

Call outs of these nutrients are already appearing in market products like the following examples:

Brand	Rich Source	Good Source	Other Key Nutrients (No FDA DV Recommendation)
	25% DV Vitamin D 45%DV Calcium	15% DV Vitamin E 10% DV Potassium 10% DV Iron	720mg Omega 3 130mg Omega 6 4,500mg Omega 9 8g Protein
		35% DV Vitamin A 45% DV Vitamin B2 20% DV Vitamin B7 300% DV Vitamin C 25% DV Calcium	10% DV Iron 15% DV Potassium
	48% DV Vitamin B2 30% DV Vitamin B12		24g Protein Choline (from egg yolk)
	30% DV Calcium 25% DV Phosphorus		10g Protein 1,000mg Omega 3
	150% DV Vitamin D	14%DV Potassium 10% DV Vitamin E	350mg Omega 3 62mg Choline
	100% DV Vitamin B3 100% DV Vitamin B5 100% DV Vitamin B6 100% DV Vitamin B12 100% DV Vitamin C	10% DV Fiber 11% DV Potassium
	25% DV Fiber 20% DV Magnesium 35% DV Manganese	15% DV Iron 10% DV Potassium 15% DV Phosphorous 10% DV Zinc	9g Protein
	25% DV Fiber	10% DV Calcium 15% DV Magnesium	2,500mg Omega 3 4g Protein
	20% DV Vitamin A 35% DV Vitamin D	15% DV Calcium	DHA Omega-3 10g Protein

Demand persists for beverages that make consumers feel something – more clear-headed, more energetic, more mobile, more relaxed, and yet sometimes we see that less is in fact more. Interested in designing a back to basics beverage that is anything but basic? Email our beverage experts at thedrinktank@imbibeinc.com to bring your idea from the benchtop to the beverage aisle.