SiS gets patent for protein gel

Lancashire-based sports nutrition brand Science in Sport  has received a Certificate of Grant of Patent for its WHEY20 protein gel.

The Nelson company launched its novel protein gel, which helps athletes maintain muscle mass and promotes muscle growth, in January, 2016.

Sales of WHEY20 have been ahead of forecast in the first year and this year sees a relaunch with two new flavours.

The firm says the production of WHEY20 required several technical challenges to be overcome and marks a significant breakthrough in the creation of a ready-to consume high-quality protein.

SiS chief executive Stephen Moon said: “Science and innovation underpins everything we do and we are delighted to continue to be at the cutting edge of developments in sports science and the manufacturing process of products, whilst building a portfolio of patents.

“We have a very strong innovation pipeline for 2017 onwards, continuing to work on further innovation to fuel professional athletes and sports enthusiasts.”