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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

We are rooted in a strong foundation of values, knowledge, and care—principles that continue to guide us as we grow. Over the years, we’ve stayed true to our purpose: crafting meaningful products that respond to evolving consumer needs. Our journey has been one of steady progress, built on long-standing relationships and a deep understanding of food.

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.

Symega celebrates its 20-year anniversary, marking two decades of taste innovation, technical expertise, and partnership with food and beverage brands worldwide.

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

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.

Farming Practices

Close-to-Origin Processing for Maximum Freshness

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.

Processing at Source

Advanced Extraction, Naturally

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.

Mastering Nature Through Technology

Strength Backed by a Global Leader

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.

Synergistic Group Subsidiaries

Global Standards and Certifications

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

Co-Located Facilities

Our Locations

Kochi

Corporate Office & Manufacturing Plant

Symega Food Ingredients Limited, XI 312 G, Synthite Taste Park, Pancode, Ernakulam District - 682 310, Kerala, India

Bengaluru

Regional Office

Symega Food Ingredients Limited, Third Floor, Embassy Signet, Cessna Business Park, Kadubeesanahalli, Outer Ring Road, Bengaluru – 560103, Karnataka, India

Indore

Sales Office and Depot (West & Central 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

Mumbai

Sales Office

Symega Food Ingredients Limited, T2, 3rd Floor, A - Wing, Pinnacle Business Park, Mahakali Caves Road, Andheri East, Mumbai – 400 093, Maharashtra, India

Gurgaon

Regional Development Centre / Sales Office & Depot (North India)

Symega Food Ingredients Limited, Unit no: 309-311, 3rd Floor, DLF City Court, Sikanderpur, Gurgaon, Delhi 122002, India

Haryana

Manufacturing Plant

Symega Food Ingredients Limited, Manufacturing Facility, Sonipat, Haryana, India

Dubai

Europe, Middle East and Africa Representative Office

Wilder's Will General Trading LLC, Silver Tower, Suite 2006, PO Box 123310, Al Abraj Street, Al Khaleej Al Tejari – 1, Business Bay, Dubai, United Arab Emirates