Flavour family
Delsa stands for Derivados Esenciales del Limón — essential lemon derivatives. Lemon remains at the heart of our Spanish heritage, and Delsa Flavours Canada supplies natural and nature-identical lemon flavours to Canadian food and beverage makers.
Lemon is not one taste. Beverages call for fresh, zesty peel character; bakery and fillings need a rounder, cooked-lemon note that survives the oven; dairy and yogurt want a soft, creamy lemon; and confectionery often calls for a bright, candied profile.
We match the lemon profile to the product and to how it will be processed, and we can pair it with lime, yuzu, bergamot or ginger when a brand wants a more distinctive citrus signature.
Clear sparkling water and hard seltzer need water-soluble lemon flavours that will not cloud, while juice drinks and cloudy lemonades often use emulsions. Citrus is sensitive to light, heat and oxygen, so we advise on format and packaging to keep the fresh character through shelf life.
Our Canadian office provides local sales, technical support and bilingual documentation. Request samples of several lemon profiles side by side, then order production from a 5 kg minimum.
| Application | Typical dosage | Format | Watch-outs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sparkling water | 0.02–0.08 % | Water-soluble, clear | Haze and ring formation |
| Lemonade / juice drink | 0.05–0.20 % | Emulsion or water-soluble | Citral degradation at low pH |
| Hard seltzer / RTD | 0.04–0.15 % | Alcohol-stable liquid | Ethanol strips top notes |
| Bakery and fillings | 0.10–0.40 % | Heat-stable or encapsulated | Bake-off losses |
| Yogurt and dairy | 0.05–0.20 % | Water-soluble liquid | Culture acidity interaction |
Typical starting points for bench trials, not specifications. Final dosage is confirmed on your own matrix, process and declaration goals.
Propylene glycol, ethanol or glycerine carriers for clear, cold-fill and syrup applications.
Weighted emulsions for cloud, colour lift and citrus oil delivery in beverages.
Protected top notes that survive baking, extrusion and long dry shelf life.
Citral-protected systems for acidic, hot-filled and aseptic beverages.
Yes — natural lemon flavours, plus nature-identical options where cost or stability matter more.
Yes, with a water-soluble lemon flavour designed for clear beverages.
Use our sample request form — you can request up to 5 samples at once.
Tell us about your project — profile, matrix, target dosage and timeline. We'll get a sample submission or technical proposal back to you within a few business days.
