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JANUARY 2026

Ingredient suppliers highlight the latest solutions in botanicals and masking agents.

INGREDIENT SHOWCASE

Scoop of vanilla bean ice cream in a white bowl with vanilla pods and a spoon on a light background.

SYNERGY FLAVORS

Consumers love vanilla for its taste and easy-to-understand origin, making it a trusted choice in growing categories like ultrafiltered milk and premium creamers. Synergy’s vertically integrated vanilla portfolio delivers authentic flavor and transparency from bean to bottle, the company says. Beyond indulgence, vanilla is a natural masking agent that smooths off-notes in high-protein and fortified formulations, helping brands achieve clean-label appeal. From pure extracts to tailored flavor systems, the company offers versatile solutions that meet consumer expectations for quality and simplicity while enhancing taste in dairy and plant-based applications.
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NUAXON BIOSCIENCE

NuAxon delivers scientifically validated, full-spectrum botanical extracts for a range of functional dairy applications. The company’s ingredient development combines cutting-edge extraction technology with deep agricultural expertise and clinical research. By integrating every step of the process, from farming its own sustainably grown botanicals to applying advanced supercritical CO2 extraction methods to conducting validated, replicable testing, the company ensures unmatched purity, potency and consistency, it says.
+91-955-279-4004
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ITI TROPICALS

iTi Tropicals offers conventional, USDA-certified organic coconut cream. With a fat content of 24%, the company’s coconut cream is made by shredding coconut meat and pressing it to extract the cream. Known for its velvety texture, subtle sweetness and bold coconut flavor, this dairy-free option is indulgent, rivaling heavy whipping cream despite its lower fat content, according to the company. Its simple ingredient statement of coconut extract and water makes it a standout clean-label ingredient, meeting the demand for transparency and simplicity, the company says.
609-986-0550
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