Additives & Ingredients
Ingredients That Work as Hard as You Do
We provide a diverse selection of food-grade additives and functional ingredients, including salts, stocks and aromas, antioxidants, phosphates, stabilisers, gums, and specialty flours.
Designed to improve product quality and consistency, our solutions help maintain safety, enhance texture, and extend shelf life across multiple food applications.
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Did You Know That ... ?
Is most of the world’s salt actually used for food?
Surprisingly, no. Only a small share of global salt production goes into food—about 7% in Europe and roughly 17.5% worldwide. The vast majority supports industrial uses. So where does all the other salt go? In a lot of places! There are over 14,000 known uses for salt—from glassmaking and metallurgy to pharmaceuticals, textiles, and water purification, chemical manufacturing, plastics, detergents, paper production, de-icing roads, agriculture, and water treatment. It is also a key raw material for producing chlorine, caustic soda, PVC, and many other foundational chemicals. Salt is far more of an industrial workhorse than a culinary ingredient.
How long have humans been harvesting salt?
Since at least 6000 BCE. Before refrigeration, salt was humanity’s first major food preservation technology, enabling long-term storage and survival. By enabling food preservation and long-distance trade, salt helped societies survive winters, build stable economies, and expand trade routes long before modern technology.
Was salt really once as valuable as metal?
Yes. Salt was heavily taxed, traded along ancient “salt roads,” and even used to pay soldiers. The word “salary” actually comes from salt’s role in compensation.
How much salt does the world produce today?
Over 270 million tonnes every year, reflecting its critical role in both food production and global industry.
Why does salt appear in so many traditions?
Historically, salt symbolised trust, loyalty, and value. Phrases like “salt of the earth” stem from its connection to hospitality, religion, and ancient trade.
