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It’s all
about
the
flavour
DISTILLATES AND CREAM BASES BY TEAMPRODUCTS ®
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the
essence
of what
we do
3 The Creative Kitchen
4 Creating flavours
6 Distillates
8 Creams
10 A great mix

The Creative Kitchen
Flavour is what gives food and drinks their magic
and makes our sense of taste so precious. It’s also
the most important driver of food purchases, product
loyalty, and demand from consumers.
We deliver first-to-market, groundbreaking flavours and ingredients
that push the boundaries of convention and help our
customers delight consumers all over the world. Our parent
company, de Kuyper Royal Distillers, has assured our quality
and originality for centuries. We deliver distillates, concentrates
and cream bases to more than 100 countries.
The segments we distribute to are the beverage industry, flavour
industry, confectionery, cooking industry and bakery. We
use age-old methods and the newest technology to achieve
our trendsetting flavours, cream bases and distillates.
The finest botanicles, such as herbs, spices, peels and fruits
are brought to the Netherlands from all over the world via
the ports of Rotterdam and Schiedam. We only use natural
products!
An integrated team comprised of marketing experts, researchers,
and master distillers. A truly collaborative team!
Together, they set out on an inspiring journey every day.
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Creating flavours
There are many things to take into account when developing a flavour. We
do not only taste with our mouths but also with our noses and eyes. The
mouth is only able to distinguish four basic taste sensations: sweet, sour,
salty and bitter. We call these the non-volatile aromatic compounds. The
mouth does not actually distinguish the difference between a strawberry
and a cherry. It’s the nose that is able to sense the aromas of the fruit.
We call the fragrant aromas the volatile aromatic compounds. Our Master
Distiller has developed various techniques for drawing the flavours and colours
out of the ingredients.
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The ingredients used by the distiller can be divided into a number of categories:
Berries and fruits, such as juniper berries, black current and star anise.
Rinds, such as lemon peels, sweet or bitter orange peels and Curaçao
orange peels. Leaves, such as lemon balm, spearmint, peppermint, bay
and absinth. Seeds, such as coriander, cardamom, aniseed, cocoa beans
and coffee beans. Roots, such as angelica, ginger, gentian, orris, and liquorice.
Bark, such as cinnamon, cinchona and angostura. Flowers or parts of
flowers, such as vanilla, clove, hops and saffron.
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scientists
of the
senses
Distillates
Our foundation, our passion,
is the art of distilling.
The essence: a beautiful distillate born of an ancient craft
that is used to formulate quality liqueurs. With a new,
large-capacity distillery, so that all distillates come from
our ‘own kitchen’. Composed in the traditional way, with
only natural ingredients. This new distillery requires fresh
ideas to mix with the old.
Ideas in the form of unique flavours that will inspire new
products or find their place in the culinary world. The perfect
distillate is the result of skill, carefully selected ingredients
and a controlled process.
The Creative Kitchen Master Distiller, with the aid of a committee,
is responsible for coming up with new flavours and
products. To give a distillate the right flavour, the Master
Distiller must achieve the correct balance between the
non-volatile and the volatile aromatic compounds.
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Distillation
is the process used to produce a flavoured alcoholic liquid by
heating a mixture of alcohol and botanicals. The distillation
process is based on the principle of the separation of liquids
with a different boiling point. We use distillation to produce
the main botanicals for clear liqueurs and colourless spirits
such as lemon-flavoured gin.
Extraction
is the process used to produce a flavoured alcoholic liquid by
allowing botanicals to seep in a mixture of alcohol and water.
The process is similar to brewing tea. Extraction makes
it possible to draw both volatile and non-volatile aromatic
compounds, bitter notes and natural pigments from the botanicals.
We use two extraction processes: maceration and
percolation. The first process is similar to making tea, and the
second to brewing coffee.
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a recipe
for
success
Creams
Cream drinks are a worldwide success,
but the production of a really good cream
is a trade that not many have mastered.
We have an innovative strength and in-depth knowledge
of the R&D division for both technique and flavouring.
The Creative Kitchen is one of the few laboratories in the
world that have the technique and the know-how to mix
alcohol with cream into a silky tasting blend. There are
several existing recipes to choose from, but we have also
developed a distinctive nose for new and original recipes.
That is the result of many years of experience.
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We have a state-of-the-art production facility. We deliver
cream bases to distillers all over the world, and the
team is also willing to travel and advise manufacturers
at these production sites. It’s also possible for us to fill
your bottles and deliver a complete product ready for
distribution.
Our knowledge in the field of legislation is available to all
of our customers. We have the highest quality and certification
standards for the production of creams. We only
use fresh, local dairy. We have extensive knowledge of
the current market and can always translate the latest
trends into new products.
Over many years, we’ve developed a wide range of successful
recipes and are therefore already a lifelong partner
for a lot of existing brands.
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A great mix
The Creative Kitchen delivers the bases
for Creams and Spirits in almost every
flavour and colour imaginable. All our
products are the result of traditional
craftsmanship and decades of experience
in markets all over the world.
The Creative Kitchen offers you an indefinite number of
opportunities to develop the best possible flavour and
colour nuances for your market. With an impressive number
of more than 150 approved recipes already ‘on stock’
and the creativity to develop new concepts, or even
completely new flavours, we will do whatever is needed
to reach your target audiences. Your market and our experience,
it’s a great mix.
If you have any further questions, please don’t hesitate
to contact us: info@teamproducts.nl or T+31(0)187 486940.
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DISTILLATES AND CREAM BASES BY TEAMPRODUCTS ®
The Creative Kitchen is a
division of Team Products BV
Oosthavendijk 38
3241 LK Middelharnis
Netherlands
P.O. Box 237
3240 AE Middelharnis
Netherlands
Tel: +31(0)187 486940
Fax: +31(0)187 485352
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