FPS: Anti-Oxidants and Anti-Microbials
The Food Protection Systems division is the most recent division set up by Plant-Ex. It was set up in order to provide natural, clean-label ingredient options for the enhancement of food safety, structure and presentation – what more could you need! The two main sections of our FPS division are Anti-Oxidants and Anti-Microbials. Anti-Oxidants Oxidation […]
UK & Europe Flavour Trends to Watch for 2023!
The Plant-Ex Research and Marketing Teams have been working hard to discover the upcoming flavour trends taking place over the course of the next 3-5 years. This study was conducted for each continent in order to highlight the variety of flavour profiles enjoyed globally. In this article, we will be sharing our findings for the UK and Europe’s top flavour trends, divided […]
Popular Flavours this Christmas
With Christmastime upon us, it’s apparent that the food industry had been busy innovating throughout the year for their 2022 releases. Plant-Ex has scoured supermarket shelves in order to pick out the top flavours of the Christmas season from all the popular new launches! Christmas is all about tradition, so it isn’t a surprise that […]
Colours of Autumn
Autumn is a beautiful time of the year! The days get shorter, the nights become colder and the colour of the leaves on the trees change colour. During this season, consumers turn to comfort food, and we are reminded of the delicious fall favourites. This enchanting season inspires the food industry to create comforting […]
THE PROCESS OF MATCHING A FLAVOUR
‘Matching’ is a free of charge service offered by Plant-Ex, and is very popular amongst new and existing customers. Often, this service is popular as we can offer more competitive pricing in comparison to other flavour houses, without affecting the quality of the flavour or altering the end product in any way. You may be […]
THE ULTIMATE GUIDE TO BLUE COLOURS IN FOOD & BEVERAGES
Blue has always been one of the most popular colours in food and beverage. It is often used to convey a sense of naturalness, healthfulness, and refreshment. Blue is also a very versatile colour, as it can be used in a wide range of products. There has been a lot of controversy over the years […]
WHAT DOES STRAWBERRY FLAVOUR TASTE LIKE?
Strawberry flavour is a go-to for many food manufacturers globally, and is one of the most popular flavours in the world, just after chocolate and vanilla. What makes it so special and delicious is its sweet profile and how the flavour itself interacts with our taste buds. In this article, we will be highlighting the […]
The Ultimate Guide to Green Colours in Food & Beverages
Its safe to say that Green is one of our favourite colours at Plant-Ex… just look at our logo! The colour green is often linked with nature and natural ingredients. It is also associated with nutritious and healthy foods. At Plant-Ex we have a full range of green colours and blends, each suited to different […]
Colours for meat replacement/vegan meats
Colours for vegan meat applications are fairly limited to red-pink shades or brown shades, depending on the meat manufacturers are looking to replicate and whether you want a cooked appearance, or a raw meat appearance. Naturally, when manufacturers are looking to colour actual meat we would recommend carmine, derived from cochineal beetles. This is not […]
Spooktacular Flavours and Colours for Halloween
Plant-Ex’s Applications Team has been working hard over the past few months in order to generate new ideas for Halloween, utilising the most popular and traditional colours and flavours that we manufacture. Although it’s too late to start this Halloween, the food world likes to work a year in advance! Get started on 2023 ideas […]
