The Flavors

Traditional meats when cooked undergo Maillard reactions where the distinct meaty and savory taste is developed. Understanding the taste profile will help food developers to simulate the flavor of the traditional meat into a plant-based analogue.

Creating a balance between the base, middle and top notes is very important to achieve a product closer in profile to a meat-based product. Each segment of the taste pyramid plays a vital role in simulating the overall profile of the plant-based meats. However, with the growth spurt of plant-based meat brands and manufacturers who wish to have their own unique core taste will enable brands to differentiate their products from the competition.

FSL – Aromatech have meticulously created a range of top notes that are specifically designed for plant-based meat products. Top notes are responsible in providing the aroma and core taste that blends with the flavor of the rest of the ingredients and create an exemplary taste profile.

Each of our top notes is created to enhance specific characteristic taste that every manufacturer would desire; from the type of meat such as chicken, beef or lamb to very specific notes such as boiled, grilled or roasted. With a specialized Flavorist available in the technical center in UAE, customization for the top notes to achieve specific profiles targeted to certain markets is available to our valued customers.