DR Flavors & Ingredients Marks 100 Years in Botanical Ingredient Production

DR Flavors & Ingredients, founded in 1925, is marking 100 years of experience in the production of botanical ingredients. The company, with a significant position in the Brazilian market, has expanded its operations internationally, providing standardized extracts and dehydrated ingredients for the global food, beverage, and supplement industries.

The growing demand for natural and functional ingredients is driving the industry to seek solutions that combine performance, quality, and consistency. DR Flavors & Ingredients leverages Brazil's biodiversity and its deep expertise in extraction processes to meet this need. Key products include extracts from guarana, acerola, and yerba mate.

The company is the largest producer of liquid guarana extract in Brazil, with the capacity to produce powdered versions containing up to 30% caffeine. For acerola, their Vitamin-Ace® line offers extracts and powders with up to 40% natural vitamin C. DR Flavors & Ingredients controls the entire acerola supply chain, ensuring traceability and consistent quality, including their unique Vitamin-Ace®40, standardized at 40% natural vitamin C.

Further diversifying its portfolio, the company also offers the MateActive range of yerba mate extracts. DR Flavors & Ingredients operates six research and development centers, six manufacturing facilities, and maintains sales offices in the United States, China, and Poland. Serving customers in over 70 markets, the company adheres to global quality systems, including FSSC 22000, Kosher, Halal, and Organic certifications.