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Infographic: Get to Know Banana Puree

Post Date: 09/15/2021


By: iTi Innovation

Ecuadorian Banana Puree is the versatile ingredient your product line needs. From condiments and sauces to pastries and desserts, the applications are endless with banana puree!  Banana puree is a very unique and versatile ingredient because of its flavor, viscosity, and natural sweetness. With its widely accepted taste and flavor, product development opportunities to formulate … Continue reading Infographic: Get to Know Banana Puree

Recipe: Pineapple Barbecue Sauce

Post Date: 09/9/2021


By: iTi Innovation

Add a tropical twist to condiments with pineapple juice and pineapple juice concentrate. Pineapple is the perfect ingredient to incorporate into sauces because it adds sweetness and imparts a unique, exotic flavor. iTi Tropicals’ Innovation Team has developed a Pineapple Barbeque Sauce Concept that incorporates pineapple juice concentrate. Check out the recipe below!  Pineapple Barbeque Sauce   Ingredients  … Continue reading Recipe: Pineapple Barbecue Sauce

Recipe Video: Passion Fruit Guava Spiked Seltzer Smoothie

Post Date: 09/2/2021


By: iTi Innovation

Refresh your product line and take your customers’ taste buds on a trip to the tropics with a Passion Fruit Guava Spiked Smoothie Seltzer.  iTi Tropicals’ Innovation Team has developed a smoothie-style hard seltzer concept that blends fruit purees and juices such as passion fruit juice, guava puree, and pineapple juice with a neutral tasting grain alcohol and seltzer water for a fizzy, … Continue reading Recipe Video: Passion Fruit Guava Spiked Seltzer Smoothie

Creating a Dairy and Coconut Milk Hybrid

Post Date: 08/26/2021


By: iTi Innovation

Flexitarian diets, a concept that allows consumers to change the way they are eating without being exclusive to veganism, are rising in popularity.  Unlike other diets, the flexitarian diet is not restrictive; it is inclusive and flexible.    Because this diet is becoming more popular, the innovation team at iTi Tropicals is working on products that use plant-based … Continue reading Creating a Dairy and Coconut Milk Hybrid

Product Spotlight: Brazilian Acerola Puree and Acerola Puree Concentrates

Post Date: 08/19/2021


By: iTi Innovation

Invigorate your product line and intrigue your customers with iTi Tropicals’ Acerola Puree and Acerola Puree Concentrate. Originating from Brazil,  Acerola is an exciting ingredient to add to your product line.  Acerola offers a natural, plant-based source of vitamin C and exotic twist to applications.  Vitamin C Content: Off the Charts  iTi Tropicals loves Acerola Puree and Acerola Concentrate because it … Continue reading Product Spotlight: Brazilian Acerola Puree and Acerola Puree Concentrates

Plant-Based Solutions. Tropical Ingredient Profile.

Post Date: 08/12/2021


By: iTi Innovation

Our product portfolio offers a wide array of plant-based, tropical ingredients. Product offerings include: Acai, acerola, banana, coconut cream, coconut milk powder, coconut water, dragon fruit, guava, mango, mangosteen, papaya, passion fruit, and pineapple.  Acai  This “superfruit” is one of Earth’s most potent sources of antioxidants. Acai also naturally contains omegas 3, 6, and 9.    Acai can be used … Continue reading Plant-Based Solutions. Tropical Ingredient Profile.

Recipe: Vitamin C Loaded Immunity Shots

Post Date: 08/5/2021


By: iTi Innovation

Looking to elevate your immune system’s health? iTi’s Innovation Team has the perfect, natural solution.   We developed three health shots to give your immune system a boost.   The first is an Acerola Vitamin C Shot that contains 3 times the Recommended Daily Intake of Vitamin C in just one 2 ounce shot.  We created a Passion Fruit Wellness Shot that contains antioxidants, vitamins, and … Continue reading Recipe: Vitamin C Loaded Immunity Shots

The Ultimate Plant-Based Ingredients for Baked Goods

Post Date: 07/29/2021


By: iTi Innovation

With its widely accepted taste and flavor, product development opportunities are endless. Banana puree is perfect for a variety of different applications such as smoothies, pancakes, pie fillings, baked goods, baby foods, sauces, oatmeal, ice cream and so much more.  Need something more exotic, tangy, and bright? Guava is your answer. Its familiar yet tropical taste makes … Continue reading The Ultimate Plant-Based Ingredients for Baked Goods

Infographic: Get to Know Mango

Post Date: 07/22/2021


By: iTi Innovation

From sweet sorbets to savory soup broths, Mango is sure to give any application a rich, tropical flavor. Learn more about this versatile fruit in our latest infographic! 

2021 Q2 Innovation Recap

Post Date: 07/14/2021


By: iTi Innovation

Over the past three months, iTi Tropicals’ Innovation Team has published a total of 12 new, innovative, and creative concepts- including videos and infographics! From product spotlights to consumer trends, our innovation team has covered a variety of exciting ideas.  Check out the rest of our blog post to learn more! Product Spotlights Dragon Fruit   Brighten your … Continue reading 2021 Q2 Innovation Recap

Recipe Video: Pineapple Coconut Non-Dairy Frozen Dessert

Post Date: 07/1/2021


By: Taylor Sison

Summer just got cooler with this dairy free frozen novelty! iTi Tropicals’ Innovation Team has developed a pineapple coconut non-dairy frozen dessert that consumers are sure to love. Check out the recipe video to learn how to make yours!  To learn more about our pineapple and coconut products, visit our website!  Or request a free sample today! 

Coconut Water Functionality in Stock and Soup + Recipe

Post Date: 06/24/2021


By: iTi Innovation

As the trend on plant-based alternatives continue to rise, iTi’s Innovation Team has developed plant-based stock and broth recipes that utilize coconut water as a base. Why coconut water? It’s incredibly versatile! We have found that coconut water adds a very subtle yet pleasing flavor when combined with other ingredients. And coconut water can be utilized as … Continue reading Coconut Water Functionality in Stock and Soup + Recipe

Recipe: Passion Fruit Dolce Espresso

Post Date: 06/17/2021


By: iTi Innovation

Passion Fruit Dolce Espresso is the latest trend in coffee beverages. Layered with iTi Tropicals’ exotic Peruvian Passion Fruit, roasted espresso, and topped with vanilla coconut sweet cream, this is a  beverage consumers are sure to love!   To prepare the Passion Fruit Dolce Espresso, there are several steps involved. First, prepare the Vanilla Coconut Sweet … Continue reading Recipe: Passion Fruit Dolce Espresso

Clean Label Solutions and Functional Ingredients

Post Date: 06/10/2021


By: iTi Innovation

At iTi Tropicals, clean label ingredients are our specialty. Our product portfolio offers a wide array of clean label and functional ingredients. Product offerings include: acerola, acai, banana, dragon fruit, coconut cream milk, coconut water, guava, mango, pineapple, and more! Try adding acerola puree or concentrate to a beverage for a clean label source of vitamin C. Or blend banana … Continue reading Clean Label Solutions and Functional Ingredients

Organic Fruit Juice, Puree, and Juice Concentrate Solutions

Post Date: 05/19/2021


By: iTi Innovation

iTi Tropicals has an extensive organic product line with options for every application.  Products include:  Organic Acai  Acai is known as a superfruit for a reason.  This fruit naturally contains anthocyanins and antioxidants, perfect to increase antioxidants in any application!  Organic Acerola   Looking to boost vitamin C and flavor naturally? Add acerola to your product line.  Organic Banana   Organic banana … Continue reading Organic Fruit Juice, Puree, and Juice Concentrate Solutions