About Us
We are a food ingredients company led by technical expertise and a diligent team of food enthusiasts—creating taste experiences that connect brands to their consumers.
Our History
- Our founder, CV Jacob, sets up Synthite, which goes on to become the world’s largest oleoresin extraction company.
- Synthite Industries sets up the ‘Synthite Taste Park’—a dedicated food-tech park in Kerala for value-added spice derivatives and food ingredients.
- Synthite enters into 2 JVs: Aromco Flavours India (Aromco Flavours UK) & Symega Savoury Technologies (Omega Flavours, Austria).
- Symega Savoury Technologies becomes India’s largest seasoning manufacturer.
- The Natural Colours division is created as a forward-looking initiative to meet the growing demand for clean-label solutions.

- Symega Food Ingredients, a wholly owned subsidiary of Synthite, is established, merging both Aromco Flavours and Symega Savoury Technologies.
- The Symega Technology Centre is set up in Bangalore.
- Symega further branches out into the food service (HoReCa) segment under the Cuisinary brand.
- Symega expands into the GCC markets with a regional office in Dubai, UAE.
- The Gurgaon Regional Development Office is set up to strengthen our presence in North India.
- Symega grows its presence with a new office in Mumbai, strengthening our reach and customer connections in western India.
- A new manufacturing facility in Sonipat, Haryana, expands our production capabilities and further strengthens our presence in North India.

- Additional expanded international presence with the establishment of a new manufacturing facility in the UAE, bringing us closer to our global partners.
Our Expertise
Our strength lies in the collective knowledge and dedication of our people. Every capability we’ve built stems from their expertise and our shared commitment to delivering meaningful solutions across the food & beverage spectrum.
Sourcing
Deliver complete convenience with ready-to-cook and ready-to-eat meal kits that combine perfectly cooked rice and flavourful curries and offer authentic taste with minimal preparation for today’s busy consumers.
- Partner with farmers and cooperatives for traceable, ethical sourcing
- Enforce strict raw material checks and pesticide/mycotoxin controls
- Leverage group procurement strength for reliable, high-quality supply
Research & Development
Innovation is at the heart of what we do. We explore possibilities, refine ideas, and work closely with our partners to co-create solutions that are practical, relevant, and ahead of the curve.
- Conduct sensory and functional evaluations across formats
- Customise formulations for regional preferences and processing needs
- Provide technical support and pilot trials for faster scale-up
Production
Our facilities are equipped to handle a wide range of ingredient formats—dry blends, sauces & condiments, flavours, natural colours, and spray-dried products—supported by robust processes that ensure consistency and reliability.
- Advanced blending, extrusion, spray-drying, and filling lines
- Maintain global certifications (BRC, FSSAI, Sedex, Halal)
- Regular testing for microbial load, solubility, pH, and overall product integrity
Market Insight
We stay closely connected to the industry, keeping a pulse on emerging trends and evolving consumer preferences. This helps us support our partners with timely, informed solutions that align with market demands.
- Conduct sensory studies and consumer preference mapping
- Identify white spaces through targeted market research
- Collaborate with global universities for trend-led, research-backed development
Innovation
We bring technical depth and application know-how to every challenge—whether it’s enhancing taste, colour, or texture. Our teams work across categories to develop versatile, high-performing ingredients that add value to your products.
- An in-house innovation team focused on rapid NPD and custom solutions.
- Leading cross-category innovation sprints (plant-based, indulgent, health-forward).
- Developing multifunctional systems for enhanced taste, texture, and shelf stability.
Sourcing & Backward Integration
Farming Practices
- Sustainable Farming and integrated Pest Management
We value the interests of our farmers, incorporating integrated pest management techniques that prioritise soil conditioning, bio-agents, organic manure, and effective pest control. We also maintain strict pesticide and mycotoxin control standards that ensure both the safety of our produce and the well-being of the people who grow it.
- Thoughtfully Designed Partnerships
Our thoughtfully designed global partnerships with contract farmers, cooperatives, and NGOs ensure the quality of our ingredients and foster sustainability, fair trade, and positive social impact within these communities.
Processing at Source
Many of our extraction and processing units are located close to the source, enabling us to preserve the integrity of raw materials and reduce transportation time. This proximity ensures we capture the true essence of every ingredient, right at its peak.
Mastering Nature Through Technology
We use cutting-edge techniques such as CO2 extraction, steam distillation, thin-film evaporation, and spray-drying to deliver ingredients that retain their natural integrity and are ready for clean-label applications. These methods help us consistently achieve high purity, potency, and safety across our offerings.
Synergistic Group Subsidiaries
Symega is part of the Synthite Group-one of the world's leading names in plant-derived ingredients. This assocision gives us access to world-class raw material sourcing. advanced extraction technologies, and deep R&D expertise across natural flavours, colours, oleoresins, and nutraceuticals.
Working synergistically with other group companies, we ensure seamless integration from farm to formulation, enhancing innovation, scalability, and speed-to-market for our customers across the globe.
Co-Located Facilities
All our facilities conform to EU/FDA standards and hold certifications from EU/FDA bodies, including ESA, ASTA, FSSAI, BRC, and Sedex. These standards reflect our commitment to quality and transparency
Our Locations
Symega Food Ingredients Limited,
XI 312 G, Synthite Taste Park,
Pancode, Ernakulam District - 682 310,
Kerala, India
Symega Food Ingredients Limited,
Third Floor, Embassy Signet, Cessna Business Park, Kadubeesanahalli,
Outer Ring Road, Bengaluru – 560103, Karnataka, India
Symega Food Ingredients Limited,
Ground Floor, Plot No: 45, SK1 Compound Survey No. 75/2/23, Lasudia Mori, Dewas Naka,
Indore – 52010, Madhya Pradesh, India
Symega Food Ingredients Limited,
T2, 3rd Floor, A - Wing, Pinnacle Business Park, Mahakali Caves Road,
Andheri East, Mumbai – 400 093.
Maharashtra. India
Symega Food Ingredients Limited,
Unit no: 309-311, 3rd Floor. DLF City Court, Sikanderpur, Gurgaon, Delhi 122002, India
Symega Food Ingredients
1924-B, Sector - 38, Phase II, HSIIDC Limited, Rai, Kundli,
Sonipat, Haryana - 131029
Wilder’s Will General Trading LLC, Silver Tower, Suite 2006, PO Box123310, Al Abraj Street , Al Khaleej Al Tejari – 1. Business Bay, Dubai,
United Arab Emirates (UAE)