RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT
Research & development of flavours and food ingredients
SACMAR’s research connects taste, ingredients and production processes. We develop customised flavours and food solutions starting from the characteristics of the finished product, the sensory objectives and the application needs of our customers.
Our team combines expertise in the formulation of flavours, creams and functional ingredients with laboratory analysis and application trials. We work on the flavour profile, texture and behaviour of ingredients during processing, supporting each project from development to industrial production.
From creating a new taste to optimising an existing formulation, we support our customers’ R&D departments with an approach based on technical dialogue and verification of results in the finished product.
Our expertise
From formulation to application trials
Tailor-made and benchmark flavour development
We create flavour profiles based on specific objectives, working together with your R&D department. A reference flavour or finished product becomes the starting point for defining the desired sensory characteristics and developing solutions compatible with the formulation, dosage and production process.
Our expertise includes liquid and powder flavours, water-soluble and oil-soluble solutions, modular flavour components and systems for taste modulation and masking of unwanted notes.
Formulation of creams and functional ingredients
We develop sweet and savoury creams and functional solutions for the food industry, with particular focus on baked goods and confectionery. We work on taste, texture and performance in pre- and post-bake applications, integrating expertise in flavours, emulsifiers and whipping agents.
We also support customers in developing formulations with specific requirements, including vegan, sugar-free and egg-free solutions.
Instrumental analysis and laboratory testing
The SACMAR laboratory is equipped for GC, chiral-column GC, GC-MS and HPLC analysis, supporting the study of raw materials and flavour compositions.
Instrumental analysis contributes to sample characterisation, comparison with references and checks during development. Our in-house microbiology laboratory complements the control of raw materials and products.
Application trials on the finished product
We evaluate flavours and ingredients in the matrix for which they are intended, considering dosage, interaction with other components and processing conditions.
Application trials allow us to verify the sensory profile and the behaviour of the formulation, identifying the adjustments needed before moving to industrial production.
Technical and commercial advice
Our technical sales team helps you choose the solutions best suited to the application and the project objectives. We match formulation needs, methods of use and supply requirements, encouraging dialogue between those who develop the product and those who bring it into production.
Regulatory support for international markets
Our regulatory team supports the assessment of the requirements applicable to flavours, ingredients and raw materials in the target markets.
We work alongside customers to identify solutions consistent with the formulation and documentation needs of the project, taking regulatory aspects into account from the development stage.
Market knowledge and ingredient sourcing
Dialogue with our international network of customers and suppliers helps us understand how tastes, applications and production needs are evolving.
Alongside in-house development, we search for raw materials and new references, matching sourcing opportunities with our customers’ technical needs.
Our services
- Contract processing: we put our expertise and production capacity at the service of your raw materials and projects.
- Rectification and washing of essential oils: we carry out targeted treatments to adapt the characteristics of raw materials to the agreed specifications.
- Production on the customer’s formula (open formula): we carry out processing on shared formulations, with confidentiality agreements to protect your information and your project.
- Co-development of flavours and ingredients: we work with your R&D department to fine-tune customised solutions and verify them in application.
Contact
Let’s talk about your project
Tell us about the product to be developed or the formulation to be optimised: our team will help you define objectives, requirements and application trials.
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