Plant-Based Ingredients for Spreads & Spreadable Creams

Spreads and spreadable creams require a precise balance of texture, spreadability, stability, and flavour — whether sweet or savoury, dairy-based or fully plant-based. naVitalo provides functional ingredient systems for nut spreads, chocolate spreads, plant-based cream spreads, and filling creams, with a focus on rheology, oil binding, and sugar reduction.

Typical Applications

Chocolate Spreads

Nut Spreads

Sweet Spreads

Savoury Spreads

Plant-Based Creams

Dessert Fillings

Development Challenges

Smooth spreadability

Creamy mouthfeel

Sugar reduction

Emulsion stability

Dairy replacement

Consistent viscosity

Ingredient Solutions

Natural Sweetening

Natural sweetening solutions support balanced sweetness, texture and reduced-sugar spread concepts.

  • Reduce refined sugar
  • Balance sweetness
  • Support clean-label positioning
  • Maintain smooth texture

Zuckerarmer Sirup

Reduced-sugar rice syrup for clean-label formulations.

Getrockneter Reissirup

Powdered sweetener for dry food applications.

Tapiokasirup

Neutral natural syrup with balanced functionality.

Reissirup

Mild natural sweetener with excellent functionality.
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Plant-Based Dairy Alternatives

Plant-based dairy alternatives provide creaminess, mild flavour and body for dairy-free spread and cream formulations.

  • Replace dairy ingredients
  • Improve creaminess
  • Support vegan formulations
  • Maintain balanced flavour

Kokos-Getränkepulver

Rich coconut dairy alternative with creamy taste.

Reis-Getränkepulver

Mild dairy alternative with excellent functionality.

Hafer-Getränkepulver

Creamy oat-based dairy alternative for versatile applications.

Protein Enrichment

Plant proteins support nutritional enrichment and structure in modern spread concepts.

  • Increase protein content
  • Improve nutritional profile
  • Support plant-based positioning
  • Maintain smooth mouthfeel

Sonnenblumen­protein

Sustainable plant protein with mild flavour.

Reisprotein

Highly digestible plant protein with a neutral flavour profile.

Erbsenprotein

Versatile plant protein for nutritional enrichment.

Functional Carbohydrates

Functional carbohydrates support body, powder handling and formulation consistency in spread and cream systems.

  • Improve processability
  • Support product body
  • Enhance powder handling
  • Optimise formulation consistency

Tapiokamalto­dextrin

Neutral functional carbohydrate for versatile formulations.

Reismalto­dextrin

Clean-label carbohydrate supporting balanced energy delivery.

Fibre Enrichment

Functional fibres support nutritional improvement, body and creaminess while helping manage sugar and fat reduction.

  • Increase fibre content
  • Improve nutritional positioning
  • Support sugar reduction
  • Maintain creamy texture

Agaveninulin

Natural prebiotic fibre for digestive wellness.

Lösliche Ballaststoffe

Functional soluble fibre supporting nutritional enrichment.

Tapiokaballaststoffe

Versatile starch providing clean texture and viscosity.

Texture & Stability

Functional starches support viscosity, spreadability and long-term product stability.

  • Improve spreadability
  • Control viscosity
  • Support emulsion stability
  • Ensure consistent quality

Erbsenstärke

Functional starch supporting body and structure.

Tapiokastärke

Versatile starch providing clean texture and viscosity.

Reisstärke

Functional starch supporting smooth texture and stability.

Technological Focus

  • Smooth Spreadability
  • Creamy Mouthfeel
  • Sugar Reduction
  • Emulsion Stability
  • Consistent Viscosity
  • Clean-Label Positioning
  • Shelf-Life Performance

Why naVitalo?

  • Comprehensive ingredient portfolio
  • Clean-label ingredient expertise
  • Technical application support
  • Reliable global sourcing
  • High quality standards

Ready to develop your next Spreads and Creams innovation?

Our application specialists help you identify the right ingredient solutions for smooth, stable and consumer-focused sweet and savoury spreads.