Beverage refreshment is engineered, not just served cold. Cooling agents at 0.1-0.5% create perceptible mouth-cooling that elevates sparkling waters, RTD teas and sports drinks.
Key Highlights
- WS-23 at 0.1-0.5% delivers clean cooling without mint character
- Synergy with carbonation enhances perceived refreshment
- Acid-stable performance across pH 2.8-4.2 beverage matrices
Application Matrix
| Beverage Type | WS-23 Dosage | Positioning |
| Sparkling water | 0.1-0.3% | Clean refreshment, flavor-neutral |
| RTD tea | 0.15-0.4% | Enhances tea briskness |
| Sports drinks | 0.1-0.3% | Cooling + rehydration perception |
| Energy drinks | 0.2-0.5% | Balances intense flavor loading |
| Dairy drinks | 0.1-0.3% | Fresh finish without mint |
Formulation Notes
WS-23 remains fully soluble across beverage matrices at working dosages. Evaluate at actual serving temperature – cooling perception intensifies when beverages warm, which can be an advantage (consistency from fridge to table).
The Carbonation Synergy
CO2 trigeminal stimulation and WS-23 cooling activate overlapping nerve pathways – combined perception exceeds additive effect. Reduced-carbonation SKUs compensate with 0.05-0.1% additional cooling agent.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much WS-23 in beverages?
0.1-0.5% depending on format; sparkling waters typically 0.1-0.3%.
Does WS-23 work in dairy drinks?
Yes at 0.1-0.3%, delivering fresh finish without mint character clashing with dairy profiles.
Next step: Request beverage-grade samples via cooling agent series.