effervescence antioxident tablets

RFQ trial order for Mexico City:Background:My group LMGCR works mainly in the area of medical devices and systems andour biggest clients are government institutions; as you maybe awaremuch of the medicine in Mexico is socialized. The request for the highORAC effervescence antioxidant tablet came through a government institutionand we have been working with them closely on a low cost childfriendly solution. The idea is to potentially offer theseeffervescence tablets in clinics and retail outlets around the countryeither as a subsidized productor even free of charge. This is still very much work in progress andwe're looking initially at a pilot release which will be carefullymonitored. Essentially we are looking at an off-the-shelf solutionthat could be ready in a short time, perhaps with some minor tweaking,for a test pilot.Specifications:100,000 x +/- 3 grams of cold water soluble antioxidant effervescencelow calorie sweetened fruit tablets for 500-600ml personal waterbottle, packed 20 per dispenser, 24 dispensers in a POP type retailbox. Antioxidentcapacity measured as a minimum of 1000 ORAC (hydro in micromoleTE/FCCMP.2.1 protocol per tablet, tested as a ORAChydroPeroxylRadical-Hydrophilic and ORAClipo Peroxyl Radical-Lipophilic through aqualified lab), vitamins, Omegas phenolics, anthocyanins andbioflavonoids.Sample packing: one tablet/sachet ready to be affixed to a retail bottleTarget price: $0.035 per tablet (3.5 US cents)Sample of effervescence tablet fruits/flavors we will consider:HibiscusTamarindorangepeachBlueberryBlackberryPomegranateCranberryLemonLimeMangoGrapeGreen, black and other teasAntioxident ingredients can include any number of herb extracts with aproven health benefits including phenolics, anthocyanins andbioflavonoids, example:Rosemary extraxt 2-10%Grapeseed extrat OPC (30-98%)Greentea TDVitamins: groups A, B, C, D and Omegas 3, 6, 9Since this is a request for an off-the-shelf solution please propose aproduct that is most compatible with this RFQ.With your quote please provide:1. A sample nutritional product label with the antioxident nutrientsin mg and RDA% (*)2. A list of available fruit/flavors3. A current packaging design and or suggested designs4. List of approval certificates from government or state agencies5. A letter stating that you will be able to post a performance bondof 5% against product analysis by an agreed upon 3rd party lab6. Advise if you are manufacturing in a GMP/ISO facility and whetherthe facility is FDA registered7. Confirm contaminates levels are below acceptable threshold8. Confirm that you will be able to supply enough samples for 2-3moderated sensory focus groups scheduled for December 20099. Advise if the tablets can be kosher10. Advise total water displacement on impact with effervescence tablet11. Advise if the tablet would fit inside a standard bottle 500-600ml neckopening 2cm wide and 3cm long12. Advise the type of low calorie sweetener you are using, exampleStevia, Splenda etc.,13. Advise if the tablet has an easy half-tablet break line for 300ml glass size liquids(*) Please provide nutritional label/info for nutrient density pertablet based on RDA % (edible portion) daily percentage. Example,Energy, Carbohydrate, Protein, Dietary Fiber, Total Fats, SaturatedFats, Trans Fats, Sodium, Calcium, Iron, Magnesium, Manganese,Phosphorus, Zinc Potassium, Copper. If applicable please advise totalphenolic (milligram gallic acid), total anthocyanin (milligramcyanidine-3-glucoside) and total bioflavonoids (milligram rutin);similarly quantitation of vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin B1, VitaminB2, Vitamin B3 vitamin E, vitamin D3, vitamin K1; omega-3, 6, 9.Thanks,Ofer/LMGCRa KIDOMIX SA companyMexico DF