Tengzhou Ruiyuan Flavor Co., Ltd. (滕州瑞元香料有限公司) is a highly specialized manufacturer of heterocyclic synthetic flavors based in Tengzhou, Shandong Province, China. The company is renowned for its technical proficiency in producing aroma chemicals such as pyrazines, thiazoles, furans, and other nitrogen, sulfur, and oxygen-containing heterocyclic compounds widely used in the food, beverage, tobacco, and pharmaceutical industries.
Company Overview
Established with a vision to lead the niche of heterocyclic aroma compounds, Tengzhou Ruiyuan Flavor has become a trusted supplier to both domestic and international clients by focusing on R&D, high-purity synthesis, and strict quality assurance. The company supports industrial-scale production of complex flavor chemicals that serve as the backbone of savory and roasted flavor profiles in commercial food and tobacco formulations.
Core Business
The company’s core business revolves around the synthesis and commercialization of aroma-active molecules that mimic roasted, meaty, nutty, and sulfur-rich notes. These high-impact volatile flavor compounds are produced through advanced organic synthesis techniques and are customized to meet food-grade or industrial-grade specifications as required by global clients.
Product and Service Offerings
Main product categories and representative compounds:
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Pyrazines
- 2-Methylpyrazine
- 2,3-Dimethylpyrazine
- 2,5-Dimethylpyrazine
- 2,6-Dimethylpyrazine
- 2-Ethylpyrazine
- 2-Ethyl-3-methylpyrazine
- 2-Ethyl-5-methylpyrazine
- 2,3,5-Trimethylpyrazine
- 2,3,5,6-Tetramethylpyrazine
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Thiazoles
- 2-Methylthiazole
- 4-Methylthiazole
- 2-Ethylthiazole
- 2-Isobutylthiazole
- 2-Acetylthiazole
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Furans
- 2-Methylfuran
- 2-Acetylfuran
- 5-Methylfurfural
- Furfuryl Mercaptan
- 2-Propionylfuran
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Pyrroles
- 2-Acetylpyrrole
- 1-Methyl-2-acetylpyrrole
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Pyridines
- 2-Methylpyridine
- 2-Ethylpyridine
- 2-Acetylpyridine
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Thiophenes
- 2-Methylthiophene
- 2-Ethylthiophene
- 2-Acetylthiophene
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Sulfides
- Methyl Thioacetate
- Ethyl Thioacetate
- Methyl Thiobutyrate
- Ethyl Thiobutyrate
These compounds are commonly used as key building blocks in flavor and fragrance formulations for food seasonings, instant noodles, snacks, pet food, tobacco flavoring, and savory sauce development.
Specialization and Unique Selling Proposition
- Expertise in Heterocyclic Chemistry: One of China’s few dedicated manufacturers focused exclusively on complex heterocyclic flavor molecules.
- Batch Consistency & High Purity: Offers >98% purity for most compounds, with precise isomer control.
- Tailored Production: Ability to provide industrial-grade or food-grade variations based on application and customer requirements.
Financials
While the company does not disclose its financial data publicly, available trade and production estimates suggest an annual turnover of $8–15 million USD, driven largely by export sales of high-value flavor chemicals in bulk quantities ranging from 5 kg to 500 kg per shipment.
Shipment Data
From international trade databases and export analytics platforms:
- Export Regions: USA, India, Germany, South Korea, Japan, Russia, Vietnam
- Top Exported Products: 2,3,5-Trimethylpyrazine, 2-Acetylthiazole, Furfuryl Mercaptan
- Shipment Frequencies: Monthly container shipments with hazardous or non-hazardous declarations as per compound type
- Common HS Codes: 29349990 (Other heterocyclic compounds), 29143900 (Aromatic ketones), 29333990 (Other compounds with oxygen/nitrogen)
Packaging includes amber drums, fluorinated plastic containers, and cold storage where necessary.
Target Market
- Food and Seasoning Manufacturers
- Tobacco Flavoring Companies
- Pet Food Manufacturers
- Aroma Chemical Distributors
- Pharmaceutical Intermediate Suppliers
These sectors require high-impact, thermally stable flavor compounds for sensory enhancement and formulation precision.
Capabilities
- Full-scale synthetic production lines for pyrazines, thiazoles, and sulfur heterocycles
- Advanced distillation and crystallization systems to ensure high purity
- In-house analytical labs with GC-MS and NMR for quality assurance
- Custom synthesis capability for R&D collaborations and specialty molecule production
Certifications and Compliance
- ISO9001:2015 Quality Management Certification
- Food Safety compliance with China’s GB2760 food additive standards
- REACH Registration for select export compounds to Europe
- MSDS, COA, and full regulatory documentation provided with each shipment
Customer Testimonials
Although no public testimonials are listed, recurring clients in India, the United States, and Germany regularly feature in export records—indicating stable and reliable B2B relationships. Feedback on Chinese B2B platforms praises:
- “High-purity pyrazines with stable aroma intensity”
- “Reliable documentation and export professionalism”
- “Consistent supply chain for long-term formulations”
Major Achievements
- Developed over 50 unique heterocyclic compounds, many of which are considered essential in the formulation of meaty and roasted flavors
- Exported to more than 25 countries, establishing a global presence in both food and industrial markets
- Recognized by local government as a specialized and new SME for chemical innovation
- Continues to expand capacity for sulfur-containing compounds and complex nitrogen aromatics
Tengzhou Ruiyuan Flavor Co., Ltd. stands at the forefront of synthetic aroma compound production in China, offering global buyers a dependable source of high-performance heterocyclic flavor ingredients.
