Question 1

What types of seasoning blends does Carolina Ingredients offer?

Accepted Answer

Our seasoning blend portfolio covers snack seasonings, meat seasonings, marinades and rubs, functional blends, dry bakery mixes, breaders, and sauces, soups, gravies and dressings. We solely develop fully custom blends fully custom blends tailored to your specific application. Certifications like Kosher, Halal, Gluten Free, and Non-Allergenic are available across the line. Browse all blend categories →

Question 2

Do you offer seasoning blends specifically for snack food manufacturers?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely. Custom snack seasonings are at the heart of what we do — our R&D team works directly with snack brands to develop proprietary blends built around your specific product, target consumer, and label requirements. Past examples of custom snack seasonings we've brought to life include Pico de Gallo, Cheddar and Malt Vinegar, Caprese, Spicy Pimento Cheese, and Baby Back Ribs — each developed from scratch with bold flavor, strong visual appeal, and snack-specific performance in mind. See snack seasonings →

Question 3

Can I get seasoning blends without MSG that still deliver bold flavor?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Carolina Ingredients formulates seasoning blends using natural spices, herbs, and flavor systems that deliver strong, layered flavor without relying on MSG or artificial additives. Our R&D team specializes in building flavor complexity through ingredient selection and balance rather than shortcuts. Talk to our R&D team →

Question 4

Do you offer seasoning blends for plant-based or vegan food products?

Accepted Answer

Yes. We have a dedicated vegan product line and extensive experience developing seasoning profiles for plant-based proteins, vegan snacks, and other meat-alternative applications. Our team understands how flavors interact differently with plant-based food matrices and formulates accordingly. Browse vegan seasonings →

Question 5

Do your seasoning blends draw from global flavor trends?

Accepted Answer

They do. Our R&D team actively monitors global flavor and cuisine trends as part of our ideation process. Current and recent examples in our catalog include Thai Coconut Curry, Korean BBQ, Chorizo, Aleppo Pepper, and Pico de Gallo — all developed with both trend relevance and commercial applicability in mind. Start an ideation session →

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