Flavour family
Vibrant, juicy and fresh — our fruity flavour family spans citrus, red berries, tropical and stone fruit profiles, supplied across Canadian beverages, dairy, confectionery, bakery and supplements by Delsa Flavours Canada.
Citrus: lemon, lime, orange, grapefruit, mandarin, bergamot, yuzu — both expressed and folded. Red berries: strawberry, raspberry, blueberry, blackberry, cranberry, saskatoon. Tropical: mango, passion fruit, pineapple, guava, lychee, dragon fruit, coconut. Stone fruit: peach, apricot, cherry, plum, nectarine.
Each profile carries multiple variants (jammy vs fresh, ripe vs green, sweet vs tart) so we can match exactly what your sensory panel is hunting for.
Fruity profiles run across beverages, dairy, confectionery, bakery, supplements and frozen desserts in Canada. Each matrix calls for its own carrier and dosage — 0.05–0.15% in sparkling water, 0.1–0.3% in yogurt, up to 0.5% in a fruit-forward gummy. We supply water- and oil-soluble versions, juice concentrates and WONF natural systems depending on the regulatory and sensory target.
Most-requested profiles: peach, apricot, mango, pineapple, passionfruit, guava, lychee, melon, watermelon, banana, kiwi, pear, apple, plum, pomegranate, mixed tropical and signature tropical blends.
Most Canadian fruit beverages sit at pH 2.8–3.8 — a range that magnifies certain fruit notes (citrus, berry) and degrades others (banana, peach, melon). Our beverage-grade fruity systems are stability-tested across the relevant pH window, with antioxidants and protective carriers so the fruit reads juicy and fresh through the full 12–18 month shelf life.
A lot of Canadian fruit beverages run a small percentage of real juice or purée plus a natural flavour to round and amplify the profile. We engineer the flavour specifically to lift the juice character that survives processing (and replace what doesn't), rather than competing with it. This consistently delivers a fresher, more authentic perception at lower juice loadings, protecting cost without sacrificing label.
We support juice-and-flavour briefs end-to-end: target sensory, juice spec, processing window, dosage table and label declaration.
Confectionery and pectin/gelatin gummies need higher dosing (0.3–0.7 %), heat stability through cook-up, and a fast top-note release on chew. Our confectionery-grade fruity systems are tuned for that release profile and tested in standard gummy, hard-boiled, fondant and pectin pastille bases.
Sugar-reduced and sugar-free gummy versions are supported with masking pairings for stevia, allulose, erythritol and monk fruit blends.
Share the reference product, target matrix and the sensory attributes to match or improve. Agree on reference quantities, development scope and timing before trials, then compare candidates in your finished product; matching results are not assured.
The minimum production order is 5 kg. Share the application, dosage and trial scale to discuss sample availability, quantity, any charges and lead time. Request a quotation for the intended production volume and confirm supply arrangements before ordering.
The minimum production order is 5 kg. Share the application, dosage and trial scale to discuss sample availability, quantity, any charges and lead time. Request a quotation for the intended production volume and confirm supply arrangements before ordering.
Discuss natural flavour options for the application. Confirm source and processing information for the selected profile and have your regulatory reviewer assess the finished product's declaration under Canadian rules.
A flavour description is a starting point, not evidence of performance in your recipe. Use a documented trial to decide whether a candidate fits.
Share the product base, processing conditions, target taste and benchmark. Identify the issue: bitterness, aroma loss, an unwanted note or a new flavour direction.
Ask technical support to confirm the selected flavour’s dosage, carrier and handling requirements. Compare candidates in the same recipe and process, including an unflavoured control where useful.
Evaluate aroma, taste, aftertaste and appearance after processing and during your intended storage conditions. Record the formula, dose and observations against your agreed acceptance criteria before scale-up.
Tell us which specification, allergen statement, safety data sheet, certificate of analysis or certification evidence your quality team needs. Availability and certification scope must be confirmed for the specific reference; an ingredient document does not establish compliance of your finished product.
Share your application, product base, target profile and timeline. Our Canadian office reviews your brief with Delsa and confirms the options, sample availability and next steps for your project.
