Welcome to the Innovation Kitchen

Discover science-backed solutions to make tasty food healthier and healthy food tastier.

Sugar Reduction in Chocolate with Fiber: Are Guilt-free Indulgences Finally Here?

Consumers have a fondness for chocolate but are increasingly seeking to lower their sugar consumption for health benefits. Brands are introducing reduced-sugar alternatives, but a new tool emerges as a better way to preserve flavor and texture.

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How Fiber is Shaping the Functional Beverage Market

While fiber is a common ingredient in functional beverages, fiber stability in acidic environments—such as carbonated soft drinks—is a challenge. A recent proprietary study we conducted sheds light on the stability of certain fiber ingredients.

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How Mouthfeel Impacts Cultural Taste Preferences and Inspires Global Innovation

Mouthfeel and Texture are key attributes of foods and beverages that play a vital role in how we perceive and enjoy what we eat, with cultural perception creating a rich diversity is food tastes and textures.

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Supporting GLP-1 Users Through Tailored Products and Fiber Innovations

Interest in GLP-1 medications is increasing. However, their use introduces dietary challenges as they suppress the appetite and reduce food intake, which could shift dietary priorities for users toward nutrient-dense foods.

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Finding Your Space with Clean Label Energy Drinks

Today’s consumers, across all demographics, are more aware than ever of what they’re putting in their bodies. There’s a demand for more natural ingredients and increased functional benefits.

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Nailing Your Next Snack Texture

Tate & Lyle's reliable approach transforms the development of snack textures, meeting consumer demands for innovative, healthy, and satisfying sheeted snacks.

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See what possible looks like.

For over 160 years, we’ve been helping our customers make food healthier and tastier.

A kitchen is an action-packed place where creativity and skill come together. The Tate & Lyle Innovation Kitchen for North America is no different. Here you’ll discover our cutting-edge ingredient solutions for your food and beverage formulation challenges. You’ll meet the trail-blazing people who can bring technology and passion together to grow your business. And see starter recipes for products consumers can love and feel good about. The future of food starts here.

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A new chapter of food innovation begins.

Tate & Lyle and CP Kelco have joined forces to shape the future of food and create a leading global specialty food and beverage solutions business.

Our Category Expertise

Beverages

Dairy and Non-Dairy

Bakery and Snacks

Meals and Condiments

Nutrition and Health

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The Prototype Pantry

Our passionate foodies and leading scientists take the guesswork out of where to start. These starter recipes show how we approach consumer needs and customer challenges with science to create extraordinary solutions. Check back here each quarter to see the latest concepts we've cooked up.

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Our Solution Pillars

Sweetness

Yes, you can reduce the sugar without diminishing the experience. Our solutions replace sugar with no or minimal calories added while maintaining the sweetness, taste, and delivery consumers crave.

Mouthfeel

Cleaner labels, better-for-you ingredients, and exceptional sensory experiences are not mutually exclusive. We understand your challenges and have the texturant solutions to meet them.

Fortification

Our fiber ingredients put function in your formulation. Enhance gut health, reduce fat, sugar, and calories, and promote digestive tolerance with our diverse fiber portfolio.

Looking for a specific ingredient? Use our Ingredient Finder.

Have questions? Connect with an expert to discuss your unique needs.

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