Ingredients

Innovative Plant-Based Solutions for Global Industries

At Universal Ingredients, we supply a broad portfolio of high-quality, plant-based specialty ingredients designed for both human and pet consumption. Our thousands of products and global sourcing capabilities provide a fully innovative suite of customized solutions and value-added ingredients for target product markets and business-to-business customers around the world.

Product Portfolio

We employ a variety of value-added manufacturing processes to convert plant-based raw materials into a wide spectrum of dehydrated vegetables, fruit juices, concentrates, dried ingredients, botanical extracts, and flavorings to offer our customers high-quality, customized product solutions.  

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Fruits

Premium fruit-based juices and not-from-concentrates concentrate ingredients.

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Vegetables

Natural vegetable-based juices, dehydrated vegetables, herbs, and spices.

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Flavors & Extracts

Extracts, food colorings, botanicals, and custom flavors.

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Enhanced Packaging Solutions

Safe, Fresh, and Scalable

Universal’s advanced aseptic packaging capabilities ensure that products maintain maximum freshness, safety, and quality throughout the supply chain, meeting the stringent demands of today’s global market. Our aseptic beverage facility offers:

  • High and low acid production
  • In-house grinding for coffee, tea, and botanical extractions
  • Flexible packaging options in small and large batch formats


The result: safe, shelf-stable beverages with no preservatives produced through streamlined and sustainable processes.

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Crafting the Next Generation

Our Application Capabilities Lab is the heart of innovation at Universal Ingredients. It is where ideas become reality. Our team of food science experts partner with customers to co-create solutions that are not only market-ready but also aligned with today’s evolving consumer demands.

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Crafting the Next Generation

Our Application Capabilities Lab is the heart of innovation at Universal Ingredients. It is where ideas become reality. Our team of food science experts partner with customers to co-create solutions that are not only market-ready but also aligned with today’s evolving consumer demands. Our cutting-edge lab is equipped to support every stage of product development:

Application & Product Development

From concept to prototype, we help bring your vision to life. 

Flavor Analysis & Matching

Precision-driven flavor profiling to ensure consistency and appeal.

Stability & Sensory Testing

Rigorous testing to guarantee product performance and consumer satisfaction. 

Lab-Scale & Pilot Plant Processing

Scalable solutions that bridge the gap between lab and production.

Commercialization Support

Expert guidance to streamline your path to market.

Customer Tastings & Innovation Sessions

Collaborative experiences that spark creativity and refine results.

With these capabilities, we empower our partners to stay ahead of trends, meet shifting consumer preferences, and deliver exceptional products. It’s all part of our commitment to food science excellence, sustainable innovation, and customer success.