Plant-based electrolyte compositions

A method of preparing a consumable plant-based electrolyte composition formulated as a drink product or beverage, a concentrate, a gel, a powder, a granule, a capsule or a tablet, wherein steps of the method comprise:

• (i) using a step of microfiltration or ultrafiltration to produce a clarified, substantially liquid extract selected from at least one of the group consisting of a substantially liquid extract of sugarcane, a substantially liquid extract of sugar beet, a substantially liquid extract of sweet sorghum, and palm syrup;
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• (ii) reducing the carbohydrate content of the clarified, substantially liquid extract using a step of nanofiltration to provide:
• a nanofiltration retentate;
• and
• a nanofiltration permeate, wherein the nanofiltration permeate provides a consumable plant-based electrolyte composition;
• wherein the consumable plant-based electrolyte composition comprises an electrolyte content of about 0.050% to 0.200% weight/volume potassium, about 0.000% to 0.050% weight/volume sodium and a carbohydrate content less than about 6% weight/volume;
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• (iii) selecting only the nanofiltration permeate and not any retentate;
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• (iv) formulating the nanofiltration permeate into the drink product or beverage, concentrate, gel, powder, granule, capsule or tablet.