Water-based variegates offer a versatile way to enhance the visual appeal and flavor of ice cream and frozen desserts. Formulated with water, sugar, and stabilizers such as pectin or gums, these products deliver a smooth, syrup-like texture that integrates seemlessly into a wide range of applications. Particularly popular in fruity flavors, these ripple sauces add vibrant color and a refreshing finish that complements various dessert concepts.

WHY CHOOSE WATER-BASED VARIEGATES?

• Excellent flow and stability in frozen applications
• Perfect pairing for fruit-based creations
• Customizable in flavor, color, and viscosity

PRODUCT CHARACTERISTICS

• Texture: customizable to meet specific client needs and suit various applications.
• Food safety: Guaranteed through rigorous pasteurization or sterilization for optimal quality and safety.
• Shelf-life: 6 months ambient, 9 months chilled, 18 months frozen

Our fat-based variegates offer indulgent textures and exceptional versatility for frozen desserts and beyond. Whether used as toppings, cores, sauces, coatings, or fillings, they adapt easily across applications – from creamy and fudgy to chewy or crisp. These customizable blends of oils, fats, sugars, and solids can deliver textures from soft and smooth to firm and brittle.

Designed to elevate the sensory experience, they also support the inclusion of exciting mix-ins such as cereals, meringue, nuts, or baked pieces – enhancing both taste and visual appeal.​ Whether you are after melt-in-the-mouth creaminess or a crunchy bite, our fat-based variegates take ice cream, confectionery, and pastry creations to the next level.

WHY CHOOSE FAT-BASED VARIEGATES?

• Broad range of textures: creamy, fudgy, crunchy, brittle
• Ideal for rich, indulgent flavor profiles
• Compatible with a wide variety of inclusions
• Customizable: you can mix and match ingredients to develop unique sauces that reflect your product vision!

PRODUCT CHARACTERISTICS

• Texture: Specific fat-based formulations designed to preserve the crunchiness of inclusions.
• Food safety: Low moisture (Aw < 0.65) prevents microbial growth, ensuring up to 18 months of stability when frozen.
• Shelf-life: 6 months ambient, 9 months chilled, 18 months frozen.

With decades of industry experience and long-standing partnerships, Frulact is a trusted partner for leading food and beverage brands. Our focus on quality, innovation, and flexibility enables us to deliver tailor-made ingredient solutions that drive product success across a wide range of applications.

• Tailor-Made Solutions: ​Our solutions are developed to meet your exact product specifications, whether you are targeting specific claims, designated origins, or wish to incorporate unique raw materials. We work closely with you to ensure every solution aligns with your product goals, brand values, and market positioning.

• Flexibility & Agility: ​We adapt to your needs with small batch capabilities, a wide-ranging portfolio of raw materials, and multiple packaging formats – industrial and ready-to-use. Whether you are planning limited editions or addressing niche markets, our flexible approach supports speed to market and operational flexibility.

• Safety You Can Trust: ​We ensure the highest safety and performance standards through rigorous quality control and dedicated allergen-safe production lines. Every step, from sourcing to final output, is closely monitored for consistency and compliance. Our commitment to safety is backed by globally recognized certifications, including ISO 22000, BRCGS Food Safety, and FSSC 22000. Find out more about our certificates and quality standards.

• Collaborative R&D and Support: Leverage our innovation-driven R&D and local technical teams to co-create products that stand out. Guided by an understanding of consumer preferences and market trends, we collaborate closely to bring your ideas to life—transforming concepts into prototypes within weeks and ensuring excellence at every stage of execution. Find out more about our R&D capabilities.

At Frulact, sourcing is not just about ingredients, it is about building lasting trust through quality, traceability, and ethical practices. By working closely with selected suppliers and managing key parts of the supply chain, our vertically integrated approach ensures consistent access to premium raw materials, even in volatile markets.

Strategic sourcing for every need:

• Integrated Sourcing with Selected Growers – Through our dedicated sourcing operation, we collaborate with selected fruit producers to ensure greater control over key ingredients. This model – implemented in specific regions – enhances supply chain transparency, product consistency, and overall quality.

• Sustainability at the core – We actively engage with our suppliers to reduce environmental and social impact by requiring them to adhere to our Contractual Specifications Document, which outlines strict ethical and sustainable standards.

• Flexible & Certified Ingredient Options – Whether you are looking for organic, non-GMO, or FSA (Farm Sustainable Agriculture) certified raw materials, we tailor our sourcing strategies to meet your product goals and reflect your brand values.

At Frulact, sustainability is not just a pillar of our strategy it is the foundation of how we create value. Rooted in a circular value chain, our approach optimizes resources, shares knowledge, and promotes long-term impact. Guided by ethics and innovation, we are committed to building a better food system for people, planet, and future generations.

Find out more about Frulact’s approach to sustainability here.

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