Product Offerings
Products:
Food Flavors: Dairy, Beverage, Bakery, Confectionery
Functional Ingredients: Marine Fish Oligopeptide Powder, Marine Dietary Fiber, Chitosan Edible Fiber
TM Ingredients CO., LTD.（特滋特（上海）食品科技有限公司）is a Shanghai-based company specializing in the research, development, and manufacturing of food flavors and functional nutritional ingredients. The company serves food and beverage manufacturers across China and international markets, with a particular focus on marine-based nutritional components and tailored flavor systems for dairy, beverage, bakery, and confectionery industries.
Company Background
Founded with a vision to bridge flavor science and nutrition innovation, TM Ingredients CO., LTD. has established itself as a solution provider for both sensory enhancement and health-forward product formulation. The company combines advanced extraction technologies, application expertise, and formulation services to support food industry partners in product development and value addition.
Based in Shanghai, a global trade and R&D hub, TM Ingredients benefits from access to a wide network of food technologists, raw material suppliers, and logistics infrastructure, allowing it to deliver both standardized and custom-developed ingredient solutions.
Core Business
TM Ingredients operates in two primary business areas:
- Customized Food Flavor Systems
- Marine-Sourced Functional Nutritional Ingredients
Their offerings cater to applications in dairy, beverages, bakery, snacks, confectionery, health food, and dietary supplements.
Product Portfolio
Food Flavor Systems
- Dairy Flavors: Cream, butter, cheese, and yogurt-type flavors optimized for UHT, pasteurized, and plant-based milk products.
- Beverage Flavors: Fruit essences, herbal infusions, and sweetened flavor bases compatible with carbonated and non-carbonated drinks.
- Bakery Flavors: Vanilla, caramel, chocolate, and brown flavor profiles for cookies, cakes, and fillings.
- Confectionery Flavors: Fruity, mint, and nutty notes designed for gummies, chewing gums, and coated candies.
Functional Nutritional Ingredients
- Marine Fish Oligopeptide Powder: Derived from deep-sea fish proteins, rich in bioactive peptides that support joint health, skin vitality, and muscle recovery. High absorption rate and low molecular weight (<1000 Da).
- Marine Dietary Fiber: Soluble and insoluble fiber blends extracted from marine sources, aiding digestion and satiety, often used in slimming and gut health products.
- Chitosan Edible Fiber: A biopolymer obtained from crustacean shells, used as a fat binder, emulsifier, and natural preservative. Supports cholesterol regulation and is commonly applied in health supplements and functional beverages.
Unique Selling Proposition
- Marine Ingredient Expertise: Specialized sourcing and enzymatic hydrolysis techniques for marine protein and fiber extraction.
- Integrated Flavor Solutions: Offers flavor matching and reformulation services to suit specific processing conditions and sensory targets.
- Custom Product Development: R&D support for product prototypes, stability optimization, and flavor-nutrition synergy.
Target Markets
- Dairy Product Manufacturers
- Functional Beverage Brands
- Health Food & Nutraceutical Companies
- Bakery and Confectionery Processors
- OEM/ODM Private Label Nutrition Brands
Export & Distribution
Based on industry activity and supplier directories:
- TM Ingredients has presence in domestic and select export markets in Southeast Asia and East Asia.
- Exports typically involve functional powders and flavor bases in 5 kg to 25 kg food-grade drum or foil bags.
- The company is registered on multiple B2B platforms and actively participates in China Food Ingredients Trade Shows (FIC) and regional health expos.
Financial Overview
Although privately held with no public financial disclosures, market insight suggests:
- Estimated annual sales revenue between ¥30–50 million (USD 4.2–7 million).
- Growth supported by demand for sugar reduction, clean label flavor systems, and marine-sourced health products.
- Strategic reinvestment in product R&D and formulation testing facilities.
Certifications & Quality Assurance
- Operates under ISO 22000 and HACCP-based food safety systems.
- Marine-sourced ingredients comply with Chinese GB standards, and raw materials undergo heavy metal and microbiological testing.
- Select products may carry Halal and Kosher certification, depending on sourcing and client requirements.
Industry Recognition
- Known regionally for its innovations in marine oligopeptides and flavor systems tailored for functional foods.
- Participates in academic-industry collaborations with Chinese food technology institutes for product efficacy studies.
- Gained recognition from regional industry forums for its efforts in natural flavor standardization and bioactive peptide extraction.
Achievements
- Developed a proprietary oligopeptide extraction system with enhanced peptide concentration and stability.
- Successfully formulated customized flavor systems for plant-based dairy alternatives now sold in domestic supermarket chains.
- Provided marine chitosan blends to OEM nutraceutical companies targeting metabolic health and weight management.
TM Ingredients CO., LTD. continues to expand its expertise and capacity in both flavor and functional nutrition domains, offering science-based, trend-aligned, and market-ready solutions for China’s and Asia’s fast-evolving food and health industries.