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Ready To Eat

June 30, 2023 by

Ready-to-Eat Ingredients

Ready-to-Eat meals have become a must-have with today’s fast-paced culture. The number of dual-income families has significantly increased, giving us less time to prepare our meals at home. Consumers are looking for ready-to-eat meals that are fresh, flavorful, natural and safe from undesirable microorganisms.

At Azelis Food and Nutrition US, we partner with leading brands and manufacturers to source high-quality ingredients like antimicrobials, antioxidants, gums, organic sweeteners, and more that meet the evolving needs of today’s RTE market.

Talk with one of our Account Managers to find the right system for your specific application.

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Improve Texture

Various meals from a ready-to-eat ingredient supplier

Whether it’s ready to eat right out of the fridge or needs to be heated, maintaining the desired texture for each side and entree in a ready-to-eat meal can be incredibly challenging. We have the ingredient solutions you need to achieve a desired texture and stability for ready-to-eat applications. 

Check out our gums, hydrocolloids, stabilizer systems, oils and starch options below:

  • Citrus Fiber
  • GRINDSTED® Locust Bean Gum
  • GRINDSTED® Xanthan Gum
  • GRINDSTED® Guar Gum
  • Lecithin
  • Pectin
  • Stabilizer Blends
  • Oils & Shortenings
  • Starches
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Extend Shelf Life

Adults and families need the assurance that their ready-to-eat meals will last and still taste incredible when they get around to them. At Azelis Food and Nutrition US, we offer natural ingredients to extend the shelf life of your ready-to-eat meals without adding unnecessary preservatives that can actively damage your health. 

View our antimicrobial and antioxidant ingredients below:

  • MicroGARD® Fermentates
  • BioVia® YM 10
  • Nisaplin® Antimicrobials
  • NovaGARD®
  • Natamax®
  • Purac® Lactic Acid
  • Verdad® Vinegar
  • GUARDIAN® Extracts – Rosemary, Green Tea & Tocopherols
  • GRINDOX® Antioxidants
  • Verdad® Extracts - Celery and Cherry
Two ready-to-eat meals with quality ingredients

Reduce Sodium

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Sodium reduction is an increasingly important trend in the ready-to-eat (RTE) food space, driven by growing consumer awareness around heart health and overall wellness. Shoppers are seeking out convenient meal options that align with their dietary goals, including lower sodium content without sacrificing flavor or quality. As a result, food manufacturers are innovating with alternative seasoning blends, potassium-based salts, and flavor enhancers to meet demand for RTE products that support healthier lifestyles.

  • PuraQ® Natural Flavor
  • Purasal® Potassium Lactate

Enhance Taste

Organic sweeteners and functional flavor enhancers are gaining traction in ready-to-eat (RTE) applications as consumers seek cleaner labels that still achieve delicious taste.

View our organic sweetener, acidifier and functional flavor enhancement ingredients below:

  • Organic Cane Sugar
  • Organic Brown Sugar
  • Organic Molasses
  • Citric Acid
  • Purac Lactic Acid
  • Trehalose 
  • Vanillin / Ethyl-Vanillin
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Enhance Your Ready-to-Eat Meals With Azelis Food and Nutrition US

Meet your customers where they are by providing them with healthy meal options, As your ready-to-eat ingredient supplier, Azelis Food and Nutrition US can take your ready-to-eat meals far ahead of the competition in terms of taste, shelf life, and health goals. Our ingredient specialists are waiting to help you find the perfect solutions for your products.

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  • Bakery & Tortillas
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  • Candy & Confectionery
  • Dairy
  • Frozen Foods
  • Nutraceuticals & Sports Nutrition
  • Pet Food
  • Ready To Eat
  • Snacks
  • Spreads, Salsas & Dressings

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  • Bakery & Tortillas
  • Beverage
  • Candy & Confectionery
  • Dairy
  • Frozen Foods
  • Nutraceuticals & Sports Nutrition
  • Pet Food
  • Ready To Eat
  • Snacks
  • Spreads, Salsas & Dressings
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