Flavor Manufacturer Blog

Are you interested in how flavor companies get the incredible flavor profiles they achieve in so much of our food and drinks? You’ve come to the right place! Read through the articles on Metarom USA’s flavor manufacturer blog to learn more about the precise work our flavor chemists perform to achieve the fantastic flavor formulations they create and more!

Our flavor extract blog will cover a number of topics that the food flavor industry must consider in our day-to-day operations and as we create new flavors for our customers. Visit often to learn more about flavor engineering, masking agents, food additives, fat replacers, bake-stable fillings, and other topics we consider in our work and within the industry. And we wouldn’t be Metarom USA if we didn’t also include articles related to exquisite caramel and rich vanilla!

We look forward to providing food flavors for thought in our flavor manufacturer blog. If you’re interested in visiting for a tour of our facilities or have questions about our processes or whether we can create specific flavor profiles for your company, please contact us.

The African Cocoa Beans’ Impact on Chocolate Production

Cocoa beans are crucial to the global chocolate industry. West Africa produces over 70 percent of the world’s cocoa beans. Chocolate manufacturers worldwide rely on cocoa in Africa to supply the rich flavors their consumers demand. Any nuance in crop harvest significantly impacts pricing, with Côte d’Ivoire, Cameroon, Ghana, and Nigeria dominating the chocolate industry. African cocoa […]

Plant-Based Flavor Innovations: What’s New and Exciting

Get the low-down on all the new and exciting innovations in plant-based flavor this year! The latest developments will create a buzz in the health food industry and across your social media feed in 2025 and beyond. This year, growing demand from Gen Z and Millennial consumers brings an expanding array of options to the […]

The Rise of Natural Flavors: What Consumers Need to Know

One major trend is shaking up the global flavor market: the decisive shift toward using natural flavors in food, beverages, confectionaries, and more. Consumers are undoubtedly demanding transparency regarding what they eat. As a leader in flavor development, Metarom USA brings you the most up-to-date information about changes occurring across the industry. The swift rise of natural […]

The Influence of Cultural Food Trends on Flavor Preferences

The impact of cultural food trends goes beyond the most popular flavors crossing borders – flavor trends permeate everything from your local food trucks to the shelves of your grocery store. Cultural flavors and preferences in food become staples in their place of origin and quickly make headlines as word catches on globally with the […]

Beverage Industry Trends: What’s Hot?

What’s new in food and beverage trends in 2024? This is the year of ensuring consumers get what they want: thoughtfully curated beverages gracing that bar or coffee station, layered creations, exotic fruit flavors, and custom ice cubes full of whole fruit. New beverage industry trends this year are unique and representative of putting extra […]

Create More Flavorful Desserts with Our Rich Caramel

Create more flavorful desserts using a luxurious caramel sauce or filling to bring it all together. The everlasting flavor of rich caramel perfectly compliments every dessert from ice cream to popcorn – and makes your sweet treat one to remember. Explore Metarom USA online and discover what types of caramel will bring your product line […]

Enhance Your Product Line with Our High-Quality Vanilla Extract

The effervescent scent of a truly premium vanilla extract is unforgettable. Not only does it complement a wide array of flavors, but it announces its bold presence in every bite. Finding the proper vanilla extract assures a consistent potency of flavor that doesn’t become subdued over time or lose its authentic taste. Our team at […]

Why Customers Trust Our Caramel Products

There’s nothing like the luxurious taste of high-quality caramel flavors that transcend the ages—and your palette. Creating the perfect texture and blend is an art form; even a subtle variation in temperature or measurement can completely change the taste experience when it comes to caramel manufacturing. At Metarom USA, our team specializes in getting it […]

Flavor Profiles of Wine

Earthy? Fruity? Spicy? Discovering the nuances between one bottle of wine and another is an art form that takes some time and experimentation to master. You’ve likely heard the typical descriptive terms for wine pairing, but what do they mean? Why is a Pinot Noir described as more ‘earthy’ and a Zinfandel more ‘fruity’ and […]

What Are Food Additives?

Creating the perfect mouth-watering flavor in your food is an art form. Using a combination of experimentation and some simple additives, you can achieve the exact texture and nutrient profile in every bite. The role of food additives is complex, and not every additive is created equal. Some additives can alter the texture of your […]

Caramel Chemistry: The Maillard Reaction and Beyond

Caramel is one of the richest, most satisfying flavors out there. There are endless variations and many ways to serve it – from silky smooth to crispy hard. Some of our favorite treats of all time are made using variations of caramel: candy apples, crème brûlée, toffee, flan, and even peanut caramel brittle. It’s amazingly […]

How Is Vanilla Extracted?: Traditional vs. Modern Techniques

True vanilla flavor hits your palate like sweet nectar – and if you are lucky enough to have enjoyed its authentic taste, you know there’s a difference between natural vanilla and a substitute. What can also distinguish natural vanilla as we know it is the extraction process itself. Although the differences in flavor can be […]

Caramel Desserts and Wine Pairing: A Gourmet Experience

Toasty, sweet, and luscious in texture, caramel is often a welcome addition to any cheese plate or dessert. It is an incredibly complex tasting ingredient, requiring the perfect temperature and cooking process to achieve the bold flavor and silky texture caramel is often known for. As it is a profoundly complex and endlessly customizable ingredient, […]

What are Natural Flavors in Food?

From home-cooked meals to mass-produced confections, flavors occur naturally in all foods. Many people know the seven basic tastes — Sweet, salty, sour, spicy, bitter, umami, and fatty. These basic tastes are just representations of the thousands upon thousands of flavor compounds found in any food. These flavor compounds — with names like vanillin, benzaldehyde, […]

The Surprising Health Benefits of Vanilla

One of the most popular flavors in the world, Vanilla is a taste and aroma found worldwide in confections, dairy products, perfumes, and even candles. In addition to its rich, sweet, buttery qualities, the gamut of body and mental health benefits that occur naturally in vanilla have also long been celebrated. Though it is typically […]

Flavor Modulation in Functional Foods

When keeping a healthy diet, flavor shouldn’t be a secondary consideration. Protein bars, low-calorie snacks, and workout supplements tend to put function over flavor, leaving you with bland, uninteresting, or unappetizing food products. For functional foods that promote a particular lifestyle, flavor modulation can be an excellent way to manipulate the flavor of a product […]

The Science of Flavor Chemistry: What You Need to Know

Food and drink development are about many things — health, calories, texture, and shelf life all play a critical role in the design of food products. Above all, however, flavor reigns supreme. Like other aspects of food, flavor can be curated and designed, a job typically performed by food and flavor chemists, also known as […]

Low-Fat Products: Balancing Taste and Health

In all aspects of food development, taste, and health are the two hallmarks of great food. Although these two details may only sometimes meet, many recipe testers, food manufacturers, and chefs aim to find the perfect meeting place between flavor and nutrition. Low-fat products are one of the most common ways this is achieved in […]

Nut Flavors for the Holidays

Nothing fits the holidays quite like toasty walnuts, candied pecans, or roasted almonds — From cookies to pies and even coffee flavorings, nuts are a popular and delicious flavor for various culinary applications. Using decades of experience and industry-leading food science, Metarom USA offers numerous excellent flavors to add richness, depth, and aromatic nuance to […]

A Rich Assortment of Unique Fruit Flavors

Founded in France in the 1950s, Metarom USA carries a wide assortment of the most unique fruit flavors available to the world of gastronomy, perfect for a wide variety of dietary, culinary, and mixology products. No matter if you need a true-to-life flavoring for mixed drinks or a stabilizing additive for pastries, Metarom USA has […]

Fall Flavors at Metarom

Fall is here – it’s time to break out cozy sweaters, pie pans, and hiking boots. With the change in the weather comes an opportunity for fall-inspired dishes and drinks. Companies and individuals do well to capitalize on the potent possibilities of seasonal experiences to delight the eye and the tongue. Let Metarom USA bring […]

The Many Flavors of Vanilla

“Vanilla” is mistakenly equated with being “dull” – but vanilla is a refined and diverse ingredient with various uses and possibilities. Natural vanilla is exceptionally scarce and very expensive, and there is a wide range of natural and synthetic vanilla sources and uses. Let’s explore all the flavors of vanilla. We are proud to source […]

International Authentic Flavors Are Trending

In the food service, restaurant, and other related industries, one of the keys to success is tapping into what trends customers want to see. For 2023, the results are clear: consumers are looking for richly authentic flavors worldwide. For suppliers, restaurants, and more, using international flavors is no longer a niche option; instead, incorporating global […]

Dessert Flavors from Metarom: We Have a Flavor for That

Flavor is a component in all categories of foods and beverages. However, dessert is one where variety proves to be especially critical. Enjoy inspiration from our extensive dessert flavor library below to jumpstart your leveled-up dessert flavors. Need a specific savory note to round out your dessert? We have a flavor for that. Looking for […]