INTENSATES®
INTENSATES® is a flavor brand named from the combination of the word “intensify” and Takasago's proprietary Sensates® ingredients. Utilizing various raw materials like Sensates® and blending techniques, this collection aims to expand the possibilities of exceptional flavors and functionality, by improving and adding sensory value to aromas. Established in the 1990s, this brand has evolved over time into three pillars: MODULATION, MASKING, and SENSATION. It addresses our customers' product development challenges and meets the needs of contemporary society.
INTENSATES® Solution Ideas
Potential of INTENSATES®
At Takasago, we have developed 16 solutions under MODULATION, 19 under MASKING, and 8 under SENSATION for our INTENSATES® brand. We also continuously innovate in response to societal changes and needs. Here is an example of our efforts.
Supporting Fruit Juice Taste
INTENSATES® MODULATION Juice Strengthening Flavors help to make beverages, ice creams, and confections fruitier. Amid challenges like juice supply shortages and rising costs due to unpredictable weather and fruit tree diseases, these flavors enhance the juiciness in product formulations even with reduced juice content. By using INTENSATES® MODULATION, the authentic flavor profile of various fruits is brought out in the final products, delivering a rich and satisfying taste experience.
Elevate the Depth of Flavor
INTENSATES® MODULATION KOKU effectively addresses the challenge of insufficient taste in healthy foods—those with low sodium, low fat, and low sugar—and shows good performance in various food development projects of our customers. By comprehensively fortifying both aroma and taste, this product delivers a rich flavor experience to a wide array of foods, including savory items. KOKU represents a holistic sensory experience, shaped by the synergy of taste, aroma, and chemesthesis (chemical sensation).
Delivering Natural Sweetness
As the focus on health and dieting grows, the demand for low-calorie and zero-calorie food and beverages is also rising. INTENSATES® MASKING High-Intensity Sweetener Off-Note is specifically designed to mask the bitter and unpleasant aftertastes of high-intensity sweeteners while imparting a richness akin to sugar. This allows us to provide a more natural sweetness, enhancing consumer satisfaction during meals and contributing to a healthier society.
Make Protein Drinks and Protein Foods More Delicious
With the rise in consumers’ health consciousness, there's increasing demand from people of all ages for protein drinks and protein-fortified foods. However, these ingredients often have a distinctive unpleasant protein taste, which calls for creative flavor improvements. This is where INTENSATES® MASKING Protein Odor comes into play. This flavor effectively softens the off-notes of protein in beverages and other foods, making them more palatable and thereby supporting daily nutrition and maintaining health.
Achieve Easy-to-Drink Plant-Based Beverages
As environmental concerns and health consciousness rise, the popularity of plant-based milk, including soymilk beverages, continues to grow. Essential for developing delicious and easy-to-drink soy milk is the INTENSATES® MASKING Bean Odor. This flavor softens the distinctive scent of beans and refines the overall taste, making the beverages more inviting. A variety of flavors is also available for oat milk and other plant-based milks.
Protecting Flavor Integrity in Retail Environments
Concerns often arise regarding the impact of convenience stores and supermarket lighting on product taste when displayed on store shelfs. Our INTENSATES® MASKING Photo-degradation Odor provides a robust solution to preserve the quality of products exposed to these conditions. Additionally, we offer a variety of masking flavors designed to counteract flavor alterations, thereby ensuring consistent product quality.
Elevate the Refreshing Sensation of Carbonation
The desire for a crisp feeling from carbonated beverages and sparkling waters is growing. INTENSATES® SENSATION Carbonation & Foaming increase the refreshing and bubbling experience without altering carbonation pressure. This allows us to deliver a more exhilarating and lively taste, ideal for cooling relief on warm days.
Tailored Alcohol Experience Solutions
As we move into an era where individuals can select beverages that perfectly match their health, mood, or setting, low-alcohol and non-alcoholic drinks are becoming increasingly popular. INTENSATES® SENSATION Alcoholic Taste Impression flavor allows these beverages to mimic the sensation of alcohol, enhancing consumer satisfaction while supporting healthier lifestyles without promoting alcohol consumption.
Promoting Oral Moisture Retention
INTENSATES® SENSATION Hydration is specially formulated for use in toothpaste, mouthwash, chewing gum and more to promote moisture in the mouth. It promotes a moisturizing sensation in the mouth, which is expected to help reduce bacterial proliferation and prevent bad breath, thereby supporting an improved oral environment.
Intensify overall tastes experience- To compensate for a lack of taste or aroma in the development of salt-reduced foods, etc. KOKU is the overall taste experience from the harmonious integration of aroma, chemesthesis and taste in foods. Our KOKU logo symbolizes Takasago’s service for developing and proposing flavors related to KOKU.
