Functional ingredients with technical expertise
With 40 years of ingredient expertise, we bridge scientific formulation and supply chain excellence.
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Technical support & formulation
FIT is built on over 40 years of hands-on industry experience, providing the deep technical knowledge required to make ingredients work. We understand exactly how our ingredients behave in manufacturing environments, ensuring you are not just buying a product, but the know-how to apply it effectively.
Our team acts as a practical resource for your R&D department throughout the development cycle. Whether troubleshooting texture issues or optimising recipes for cost, we offer high-level application advice alongside the logistical reliability needed to keep your production moving.
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Formulation & recipe development
Ingredient & application advice
Pre & post-launch problem solving
On-site ingredient demonstrations
Production trial support
Customer technical seminars
Overnight despatch of trial samples
Blend evaluation & matching
Formulation & recipe development
Ingredient & application advice
Pre & post launch problem solving
On-site ingredient demonstrations
Production trial support
Customer technical seminars
Overnight despatch of trial samples
Blend evaluation & matching
Our ingredients
Cellulosics
Methyl Cellulose (MC)
Functionality:
Forms unique firm, reversible gels upon heating (Gel Temp ≈ 50°C), and provides texture, water control, oil barrier, emulsification, adhesion & viscosity. Viscosity range 15 -100,000 cps
Product Application:
Vegan meat alternatives, bakery, pie fillings, formed food products, fat emulsions, meat products, potato-based products, batters and breadings, petfoods.
Properties:
Gel Temp: 50°C
Viscosity: 15-100k
Hydroxypropyl Methyl Cellulose (HPMC)
Functionality:
Forms soft to semi-firm reversible gels (Gel Temps:≈ 60°C, 65°C, 75°C). Provides texture, moisture control, oil barrier, increased yield, film forming, whipping, foam stability, emulsification, crumb structure, adhesion & viscosity. Viscosity range 100 - 100,000 cps
Product Application:
Gluten-free bakery, stabilised sauces, edible films, vegan foods, whipping creams, dairy, pie fillings, formed potato products, batter & breadings, fried products.
Properties:
Gel Temp: 60°C - 75°C
Reversible
Cellulose Gum (CMC)
Functionality:
Thickening, water binding, suspending aid, film forming, colourless solutions, pH stable, synergistic with Carrageenan. Viscosity range 20 - 100,000 cps
Product Application:
Juice & milk drinks, yoghurts, ice cream, frozen desserts, noodles, tortilla, bakery products, meat & poultry, soups & sauces.
Properties:
Viscosity: 20 - 100k cps
Cold Soluble
Stabilisers
Locust Bean Gum (LBG)
Functionality:
Thickening and stabilising, water binding, synergistic with carrageenan to increase gel strength.
Product Application:
Sauces, desserts, dairy products, confectionery, bakery, meat products, petfoods.
Properties:
Synergistic
Natural
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Proteins
Soya Products (Textured soya flour & Textured protein concentrates)
Functionality:
Protein level ≈ 52% and 70% simulates a meat-like structure and bite. Various sizes and colours, i.e. chunks, minced, slices. Provides water binding, flavour and colour absorption, and a meat-like texture.
Product Application:
Vegan meat substitutes, meat product extension, savoury pies, sauces & soups, vegetarian meals, petfoods.
Properties:
Protein: 50%
Enzyme Active or Heat Treated
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Soya Products (Functional Concentrates)
Functionality:
Protein content ≈ 70%. High water & fat binding, emulsification properties, texture & nutritional improvement.
Product Application:
Processed meats, meat analogues, vegan meat substitutes, fat emulsions, nutritional products.
Properties:
Protein: 70%
Functional
Soya Products (Isolates)
Functionality:
Protein level ≈ 90%. High-performance low & high-viscosity grades, water binding & fat emulsification, nutritional improvement.
Product Application:
Meat injection, fat emulsions, comminuted meat products, sports nutrition drinks, baby food, high protein products, dairy alternatives.
Properties:
Protein: 90%
High Solubility
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Soya Products (Full Fat, Semi-defatted & Defatted Flour)
Functionality:
Protein enrichment (40%–52% protein). Available as enzyme-active or heat-treated. Water binding, emulsification, Maillard reaction colour development, texture, dough & pastry improvement.
Product Application:
Bread, bakery, biscuits, crackers, pastry & dough improvement, meat products, general protein fortification.
Properties:
Protein: 52%
Chunks
Slices
Pea Products (Concentrate)
Functionality:
Protein level ≈ 55%. Low cost, low sodium, non-allergen, water binding, fat emulsification, viscosity increase, nutritional improvement.
Product Application:
Clean label vegan foods, allergen-free formulations, bakery, meat products, nutritional products, soups & sauces, ready meals, petfoods.
Properties:
Protein: 55-65%
Organic Available
Emulsifiers
Food-Grade Emulsifiers - Full Range
Functionality:
Crumb softening, aeration, emulsion stability, starch synergy, crumb structure, yield improvement, process tolerance, process improvement, anti-caking, pH regulation, anti-staling, foam stability, anti-splatter, dough strengthening, crystallisation control, shelf-life extension, bloom control. Types: Mono diglycerides, distilled monoglycerides, GMS, SSL, CSL, Datem, Acetem, Citrem, Lactem, PGE, PGPR, PGME, SMS, STS, SML
Product Application:
Bread, cakes, snacks, chocolate, ice cream, margarine, confectionery, processed meats, pasta, noodles, couverture, soups and sauces, dry mixes, dairy-based products, whipped cream and toppings, spreadable cheese.
Properties:
Industrial Standard
Crumb Softening
Aeration
Other Functional Ingredients
Pea & Faba Starches
Functionality:
Clean label thickening and gelation (Native & Pre-gelled).
Product Application:
Soups, sauces, meat products, bakery glazes.
Properties:
Native
Pre-gelled
Gluten Free
Natural Colourants
Functionality:
Intensify colour in meat products (natural blood/haemoglobin derivatives).
Product Application:
Processed meat products, meat-based analogues, petfoods.
Properties:
Blood Derived
Heat Stable
RCP Carob Powder
Functionality:
Cocoa powder replacer with similar organoleptic properties; natural colour, flavour, and antioxidant properties.
Product Application:
Bakery, cocoa substitute, chocolate-based products, natural colours, aromas, and flavours.
Properties:
Caffeine Free
Cocoa Alternative
Phosphates
Functionality:
Water binding, buffering, sequestering, preservation, yield improvement, and pH control (STPP, TSPP, SAPP, SHMP, KTPP, TCP, MCP).
Product Application:
Meat processing, cheese processing, baking powders, vegetable processing, petfoods.
Properties:
Water Retention
Buffering Agent
Yield Improvement
Aquafaba
Functionality:
Whipping and emulsifying properties.
Product Application:
Egg substitutes, emulsified sauces, meringues, vegan products, cakes, and fillings.
Properties:
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Over 40 years of technical leadership
Directed by industry veteran David Ian Gray, our approach is built on decades of experience in the UK and European food sectors.
Entrepreneurial, technically & commercially trained
International Business Managing Director with a passion for business development and over 40 years of technical training, knowledge & experience in building food ingredient businesses.
The FIT Advantage
Customised solutions to optimise your value chain.
Specialised Focus
We don't sell commodities. We curate high-performance ingredients specifically for texture and stability challenges.
Ingredient Expertise
We understand the chemistry. We ensure you get the precise grade required for your specific application.
Technical Support
Think of us as your formulation partner. From recipe development to production troubleshooting, we provide expert technical support to complement your R&D process.
High-Functionality Ingredients
A portfolio of pure functionality. Every ingredient is selected for superior gelling, binding, or texturising.
Future-Ready Innovation
Unlock new applications and cleaner labels with unique ingredients that keep you ahead of market trends.
Reliable Supply Chain
UK-based stock and expert food-only warehousing guarantee your production schedule runs without interruption.
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