About us
Being one of the largest producers of spices and spice extracts, Plant Lipids continues to grow from strength to strength through its multi-faceted operations across the world. Based in India, the company is a much sought-after exporter and manufacturer that covers over 80 countries for essential oils, spice oleoresins, natural food colours, whole and ground sterilized spices.
What sets Plant Lipids apart from the rest is the concerted focus on developing top-of-the-line products in line with a diverse range of specific requirements, whether medicinal, culinary, or cosmetic. The core principles of sustainability and traceability are ingrained in our approach to product development. Every product is carefully developed in compliance with strict quality guidelines and globally recognized standards. Our repertoire consists of over 500 specific products under a wide range of classifications (www.plantlipids.com).
Strategically located at the spice-growing foothills of Southern India, there are currently 16 processing plants located in India, Sri Lanka, and the newly commissioned site in the UK, BRC accredited and specialized in Natural Food Colours.
Plant Lipids UK
Established in 2014, Plant Lipids UK has rapidly ascended in stature to become one of the country’s premier suppliers in the natural product solutions sector. Based in Corby Northants, this operational wing of Plant Lipids Group is an in-demand provider of Oleoresins, Essential Oils, Clean label ingredients, Natural Colouring Solutions, Encapsulated Flavours and Spices.
Built on a strong foundation of sustainability, the range of products traded and manufactured by Plant Lipids UK offers an exceptional degree of flexibility in pack sizes, lead times, and commercial terms. These products are developed with meticulous understanding of the growing preference for greener alternatives across the food industry and amongst the customers. Moreover, the UK’s plant and R&D centre has garnered globally recognized certifications to ensure compliance with global food regulations, including BRC A, Kosher & REACH.
Plant Lipids UK is further supported by the vast resourcefulness and expertise of Plant Lipids Group. This global organization has been active and impactful for over 40 years in Kerala, India – often historically recognised as the epicentre of spice trade and industry.
We also have a dedicated team of innovation-focused application specialists who are consistently working on improving our existing products and developing new ones. Therefore by leveraging this wealth of potential and efficiency, we are more than able to meet the products’ demands and offer great value to our UK customers.
Quality
BRC Grade A accredited site,
UK Reach Registered under HSE
Packing
Flexibility on pack sizes from
1kg to 1tonne IBC's
Delivery
Short Lead times from
our UK Site
Essential Oils &
Oleoresins
Since its inception in 1979, Plant Lipids has been on a consistent streak to push the envelope in terms of innovation and quality for natural product solutions. Over 40 years, this has led us to become a world-renowned manufacturer of natural food ingredients and associate with iconic Food & Beverages brands.
At Plant Lipids, a wholesome range of natural essential oils, oleoresins, and spices are painstakingly created with demonstrable quality for flavouring, seasonings, preservation and therapeutic uses. As the demand for natural food ingredients has been on a near decade-long upswing, we have outlined our competence with unique perspectives on natural food colour formulations and flavouring ingredients.
By utilising cutting-edge production processes and high-end technologies, Plant Lipids has always been able to stay ahead of the curve and provide tailor-made offerings including aromas, extracts and flavours across diverse profiles of specifications and preferences.
Natural Food Colours inspired by Mother Nature
Yellow
Yellow shades vary from a pastel yellow to an intense deep lemon hue which are naturally suited for a wide range of applications in the food and beverage industry. The raw ingredients used by Plant Lipids to achieve these yellow hues are derived from a variety of sources including Turmeric, Curcumin, Marigold & Safflower.
Brown
Varying shades of Brown & Black which are naturally suited for a wide range of applications in the food and beverage industry. The raw ingredients used by Plant Lipids to achieve these colours are derived from a variety of sources including Caramel and Carbon black.
Blue
Blue shades vary from a light sky blue to an intense deep indigo blue hue which are naturally suited for a wide range of applications in the food and beverage industry. The raw ingredients used by Plant Lipids to achieve these Blue colours are derived from a variety of sources including Gardenia Jasminoides and Spirulina.
Red
Red shades vary from a deep pink to an intense deep red hue which are naturally suited for a wide range of applications in the food and beverage industry. The raw ingredients used by Plant Lipids to achieve these red hues are derived from a variety of sources including Carmine and Anthocyanin based products including Black Carrot, Red Radish and Red Beetroot.
Pink
Pink shades vary from a deep pink to an intense deep purple hue which are naturally suited for a wide range of applications in the food and beverage industry. The raw ingredients used by Plant Lipids to achieve these pink to purple hues are derived from a variety of sources including Carmine and Anthocyanin based products including Black Carrot, Red Radish, Red Beetroot and Purple Cabbage.
Orange
Orange shades conjure images from pale orange to deep intense Orange hues which are naturally suited for a wide range of applications in the food and beverage industry. The raw ingredients used by Plant Lipids to achieve these orange hues are derived from a variety of sources including Annatto, Beta-Carotene, Paprika & Marigold.
Green
Green shades are all around us in nature from a light green apple to a deep mint colour, which are naturally suited for a wide range of applications in the food and beverage industry. The raw ingredients used by Plant Lipids to achieve these green hues are derived from a variety of sources including Chlorophyll and Copper Chlorophyllin.
Applications
Savory
- Specific products like Supersols Curry, O/R Cardamom 20% WS etc.
- Light stable, pH specific natural colours that can withstand frozen temperature. (Orange, Orange-Red, Strawberry Pink Red wine, Purple etc)
- Oil soluble or Water soluble, Spray Dried, Supersol forms.
Confectionaries
- Highly heat stable colours that can withstand the baking temperatures. (150C for 15 mins) (eg: Sodium copper chlorophyllin)
- Light stable, pH specific, heat stable.
- Oil soluble or Water soluble Spray Dried, Supersol forms.
Beverages
- Supersol Essential Oils overcomes the water insoluble characteristic of essential oils making it suitable for a wide range of food applications.
- Natural colours for Orange-Red, Red, Orange, Yellow-Orange, Strawberry Pink, Red wine, Purple, Yellow, Green etc.
- Light stable, pH specific, heat stable.
Snacks
- Yellow colour specific for noodle industry.
- Spray dried products for ready-mixes.
- Oil soluble or Water soluble Spray Dried, Supersol forms.
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We can customise our solutions to manifold requirements:
Vegan, GMO-free, Kosher, Halal, specific origin ingredients and traceable raw materials.
So team up with us to co-create the next consumer-loved innovation for your brand!
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Contact Us
Explore Plant Lipids range of products by requesting a demo on how our products can benefit you.
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Unit 2 Alpha Court,
Corby NN17 5DP,
United Kingdom - +44 1536 401320
- infouk@plantlipids.com
