Lionel Hitchen has been supplying flavour ingredients to the beverage sector since the company was founded in 1965. As consumers demand ever increasing sophistication and innovative taste experiences, the needs of our customers in this market are continuously changing.

We have a product range to help you meet the needs of your customers – whether it’s soft or alcoholic beverages, hot or cold preparations.

• Our Citrus Specialities are concentrated products designed with excellent water solubility and light stability – we use them in our citrus flavours and the range includes halal suitable products.
• The HiFresh range – Whole fruit, peel and juice character, these oils are colourless with an authentic fresh fruit taste.
• The HiPer range – Valued for their solubility, photo stability and authentic, intense flavour, these supersoluble oleoresins are low in colour and insoluble residues. This range includes Citrus, Herb & Spice varieties.
• The HiSpec range – Excellent solubility, richness and flavour intensity, these oils will add depth and tenacity to citrus flavours.
• Our range of spice and citrus peel Soft Extracts and Washings of citrus & spice varieties are fantastic ingredients for use in beverage flavours because of their improved solubility. The potential for new, innovative flavour combinations is immense.

We also develop bespoke flavour ingredients for beverage applications, using our own in house, unique, natural ingredients. Come and talk to us about your requirements, whatever they might be.