Plant-based

What flavors best complement the taste of soy, lentils, or peas? Which spices work well with different nuts and seeds? One challenge in today’s market of high-quality vegetarian and plant-based proteins is the potential “off-taste” that some proteins can sometimes produce. This taste might be perceived as unusual or even unpleasant by some individuals.

Your expertise is crucial in selecting the appropriate protein source for a specific application and blending it with a well balanced mix of flavoring ingredients. With the right seasoning and flavor profile, these proteins can be transformed into delicious and enjoyable products that consumers will love.

How does the texture of vegetarian food feel in your mouth? Is it appetizing, juicy, and crunchy, with good chewing resistance? Or does it come across as watery, dry, chewy, or crumbly? Texture plays a crucial role in the overall taste experience. For vegetarian and vegan foods, selecting the right texturizing ingredients is even more essential.

Creating the perfect balance between taste and texture requires innovative combinations of starch, fiber, and other ingredients. The right composition will ensure that your products not only taste great but also feel right in every bite.

We prioritize food first – delivering beautiful, delicious products that impress with their taste and texture.

As a Culinar customer, you will receive support throughout the entire product and recipe development process. We understand that successful development involves combining the right ingredients to achieve optimal taste and texture that align with industry manufacturing processes, resulting in products that truly stand out.

Creating flavorful vegetarian foods requires expertise, care, and an understanding of ingredients. With over 900 quality-assured options, our product developers craft recipes and flavor suggestions tailored to your specific needs.

From concept to completion, we work with raw materials and ingredients carefully selected to fit your production requirements. Our modern pilot plant allows us to create sample batches, enabling you to test and refine your products before launching. All of this is done in close collaboration with you to ensure a delicious final result.

What trends are on the horizon? What products will consumers be seeking next year? The vegetarian and vegan segments are evolving rapidly, and we are consistently monitoring upcoming trends to share our insights.

In our plant-based line, we offer a wide variety of products:

• Dry spices and spice mixes – used as flavoring ingredients in recipes.
• Various types of specialty starches and fiber that, when properly combined, provide a tasty and appetizing texture.
• Liquid seasonings, sauces, marinades, glazes, and stocks – offer great flavoring possibilities.

No matter which segment of plant-based foods you are involved in, we are here to assist you with ideas, flavor and texture development, ingredient selection, and creating outstanding vegetarian production recipes.