The right dosage makes the difference in flavour

Dosage is about more than numbers on a label

All flavours come with a recommended dosage. But that is just a starting point. The right amount depends on your recipe, your raw materials - and not least your application. Whether it is an energy drink, a fermented dairy product or a baked snack product, the context has a big impact on how the flavour is experienced. Some components enhance the flavour, others dampen it. That is why we always provide advice based on the big picture - not just the data sheet.

We are with you all the way when you develop new products

When you are developing a new product or optimising an existing recipe, we help you find the right balance of flavours. Our advice is not only about which flavouring you choose, but also how it interacts with the rest of the recipe components.

We have extensive experience with working across many flavours and product categories. This includes classic flavour profiles such as vanilla, citrus and smoke, but also more complex or trend-setting variants such as matcha, salted caramel, pink grape or botanical notes like basil and lavender.

Whether it is about adding lost flavour, covering an unwanted off-taste or creating a signature profile, we help you find and fine-tune the flavour.

Through dsm-firmenich's flavour lab, we test and validate flavours in practice. This means you do not just get theoretical recommendations, but real evidence of how the flavour works in your application - and how the dosage can be adjusted.

Also read: Five useful tips when optimising recipes

Switching suppliers requires insight - and openness

If you are considering switching flavour suppliers, it is important to know that it is rarely a 1:1 switch. Although a new flavouring may match in terms of declaration and function, the actual experience - and dosage - may be different. Therefore, a switch typically requires adjusting the recipe and performing tests in your production. This can be anything from dosage to the interaction with sweetness and acidity.

We help you analyse the current product, assess alternatives and advise on the correct dosage to make the transition as smooth as possible. But to succeed, it also requires internal support - there needs to be room to test, evaluate and adapt. In return, the rewards can be great: better flavour, lower costs, better security of supply - or bringing multiple solutions together in one place.

In our experience, even small adjustments in dosage can have a big impact - and with the right knowledge at hand, we can help you confidently through the entire transition.

Together, we turn insight into action

At Procudan, we share the knowledge we have access to. Our account managers regularly present trends and market insights to the companies we work with. At the same time, we have a good dialogue about needs, flavours and practicalities in production.

We don't believe in standard solutions - especially when it comes to flavour. That's why we always adapt our advice to your product, your market and your goals.

Want to find the right flavour balance?

Book a meeting with us – we are ready to help you with dosage, recipe and flavour selection.