SunActive® Zn

Zinc is involved in more than 300 enzymatic reactions in the human body.

It plays an essential role in:

• immune function

• cellular growth

• metabolic processes

• skin health

• cognitive performance

And yet, formulating zinc successfully is far from simple.

Traditional zinc ingredients often come with significant limitations:

• metallic taste

• low bioavailability

• interactions with other minerals

• formulation instability in beverages

For product developers, this creates major challenges when designing modern functional foods, supplements and wellness drinks.

This is where SunActive® Zn takes a different approach.

Based on Taiyo’s patented SunActive® dispersion technology, SunActive® Zn was designed to improve:

• dispersibility

• formulation flexibility

• sensory experience

• nutrient delivery

Unlike conventional zinc salts, SunActive® Zn utilizes a specialized delivery system that supports absorption through M-cells in the intestine rather than relying only on conventional ion transport channels.

For formulators, this opens exciting possibilities for:

• clear beverages

• wellness waters

• powders and sachets

• gummies

• active nutrition concepts

• healthy aging products

At the same time, consumers increasingly expect nutritional products that combine:

• scientific credibility

• pleasant taste

• convenience

• modern clean-label positioning

At Taiyo, we believe the future of mineral nutrition lies in smarter delivery systems that improve both functionality and user experience.

Because nutritional innovation is not just about adding minerals – it is about making them work better in real products and real lives.

Japanese Science. Global Health.