If you already enjoy non-dairy beverages, whether by preference, lifestyle choice, or simply because dairy doesn’t sit well with you, there’s a truth that might surprise you: not all non-dairy drinks are created equal when it comes to nutrition. While they often serve as creamy and delicious alternatives to milk, most plant-based beverages fall short in one key area: calcium.
Calcium is a mineral the body cannot produce on its own, yet it is essential for maintaining bone strength, supporting muscle function, and regulating nerve activity. For people who choose or rely on non-dairy options, finding a source of calcium within that same lifestyle can be a challenge.
That is exactly why Rubicon Exotic made a deliberate decision when formulating its Organic Coconut Non-Dairy Beverage: to include a natural, ocean-derived source of calcium known as Aquamin.
Aquamin is a naturally occurring mineral complex derived from red marine algae found in the cold waters off the coast of Iceland. Over its lifetime, this algae absorbs minerals from the seawater, particularly calcium, and stores them in a structure that your body can readily recognize and utilize.
Unlike isolated or synthetic calcium powders, Aquamin is harvested in a form that reflects the balance of nature — minimally processed, clean, and suited for gentle digestion. In simple terms, it’s calcium as nature intended: clean, balanced, and backed by the sea.
The story of Aquamin begins beneath the icy North Atlantic, where strong ocean currents and volcanic geology create an ideal mineral environment. The red algae, Lithothamnion calcareum, attaches itself to the seabed and gradually absorbs minerals over its lifetime, becoming a hard, coral-like structure.
When it completes its natural life cycle, the algae dislodges from the ocean floor and settles in mineral beds. Because it is collected only after the algae’s life cycle ends, the process avoids disturbing active ecosystems. The mineral material is then carefully processed to preserve its integrity. The result is a responsibly sourced, naturally derived calcium ingredient.
That’s part of what makes Aquamin not just another ingredient, but a responsibly sourced natural resource.
Calcium is one of the most important minerals in everyday nutrition. Beyond supporting bones and teeth, it contributes to normal muscle function, nerve signalling, and overall physiological balance. For those who reduce or avoid dairy, however, calcium intake can easily fall below recommended levels.
Aquamin provides a natural solution for individuals seeking calcium within a plant-based or dairy-free lifestyle. As a marine-derived mineral source, it delivers calcium in a form that is naturally structured for absorption, and it is accompanied by naturally occurring magnesium, a mineral that assists the body in using and regulating calcium effectively.
Early research indicates that Aquamin may support bone mineralization and help maintain overall mineral balance, offering consumers a cleaner and more naturally aligned approach to calcium intake.
For health-conscious consumers, the value is simple: a natural source of calcium, supported by magnesium, without compromise.
When developing our Organic Coconut Non-Dairy Beverage, the goal was not only to deliver a creamy, great-tasting alternative to milk, but to do so in a way that upheld the brand’s commitment to organic formulation, plant-based integrity, and meaningful nutrition.
That is where Aquamin presented itself as the ideal solution.
By using this marine-derived mineral source, we were able to add calcium without resorting to synthetic fortifiers or compromising the organic standard. Each 250 ml serving provides 200 mg of calcium (15% DV) and 30 mg of magnesium (7% DV) — while remaining fully plant-based and organic.
No dairy.
No artificial calcium salts.
Just a carefully selected marine-sourced mineral blended seamlessly into a smooth, coconut-based drink.
Today’s consumers are more informed than ever. They read ingredient lists, they research sourcing, and they want to understand not just what is inside a product, but why it was chosen.
Rubicon Exotic chose Aquamin not as a trend, but as a continuation of a principle the company builds on: better ingredients lead to better experiences.
By selecting a natural calcium source to support a non-dairy lifestyle, Rubicon Exotic reinforces its approach — one that respects nature, protects formulation integrity, and values the people buying the product.
