Sauces, Soups, Gravies & Dressings
Thai Coconut Curry
A versatile blend. Used here as a marinade and cooking medium for the chicken. Smooth buttery notes from the coconut accent the spice in the Thai sweet pepper.
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Marinades & Rubs
Thai Sweet Pepper
Sweet piquant mouthwatering Thai chili pepper and bell pepper flavor well balanced with sweetness to cut the extreme heat. Learn More
Innovation that Begins With You
A Strategic Approach to Seasoning Development
At Carolina Ingredients, innovation starts with listening. Our ideation sessions are collaborative meetings between our expert, in-house R&D specialists, designed to create flavor concepts that align with both market trends and your customer base.
Step 1: Understanding Your Brand and Audience
Before we start blending spices, we start by learning about your goals. What product category are you focusing on? Who are your consumers, and what do they care about - convenience, wellness, indulgence, sustainability? This deep dive helps us shape flavor ideas that are relevant, intentional, and impactful.
Step 2: Trend-Driven Research and Exploration
Next, we examine food and flavor trends from around the globe. Our R&D team and chefs review emerging ingredients, evolving health preferences, and consumer behavior patterns to generate unique ideas backed by insight.
Step 3: Concept Creation
Armed with research and a clear understanding of your needs, we develop a range of seasoning concepts. These could be global fusion blends, functional health-forward profiles, or indulgent flavor twists - always customized for your application and audience.
Step 4: Internal Vetting and Refinement
Our team evaluates each concept for feasibility, potential appeal, cost-effectiveness, and application fit. We then refine the strongest ideas to ensure they align with your project goals and production needs.
Step 5: Concept Presentation and Feedback
We present the top seasoning concepts to you along with supporting research, market data, and usage recommendations. Your input helps guide final adjustments, ensuring a collaborative and transparent development process.
Step 6: Final Product Development
Once a concept is selected, our R&D and culinary teams begin formulating the seasoning blend. Every batch is tested, tasted, and refined until it delivers the ideal balance of flavor, texture, and performance.
The Craft of Custom Blending
Culinary Creativity Meets Scientific Expertise
Crafting a seasoning bend is both an art and a science. Our chefs bring deep culinary experience while our food scientists bring technical precision and knowledge of how flavors interact within various food systems.
We consider everything - from particle size and solubility to clean label requirements and processing conditions - to ensure the seasoning works perfectly in your product, whether it's baked, fried, frozen, or fresh.
Signature Blends We've Brought to Life
At Carolina Ingredients, every blend begins with a partnership. Our team works side-by-side with clients to bring bold, market-ready flavors to life. Here are a few examples of custom blends we've created through that collaborative process:
Aleppo Pepper Rub: Designed for poultry, this blend delivers balanced heat and a flavorful crust when oven-roasted. Also used on pork for a modern twist on Cuban-style sandwiches.
Thai Coconut Curry: A versatile blend used in marinades, soups, and pairings like sweet potato or shredded turkey with dipping pretzels. Trend-forward and globally inspired.
Chorizo Seasoning: Blended with ground poultry for empanadas or used in ready-to-eat meals like breakfast brioche sandwiches. A bold, adaptable flavor with wide application potential.
Let's Create Something Bold Together
Ready to bring your next product idea to life? At Carolina Ingredients, we're more than a seasoning supplier, we're your collaborative partner in innovation. From concept to commercialization, our team is here to help you craft custom blends that set your brand apart.
Contact us today to start your next project and turn bold ideas into standout flavor.
