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VKA Flavours & Fragrances
Indulgent food product representing fat reduction applications
Innovation

Fat Reduction
Technologies

Maintaining rich, indulgent mouthfeel with a cleaner label. Developed entirely in-house for the Asia-Pacific market.

The Opportunity

Health-Conscious Consumers
Are Driving the Market

Consumers across Asia-Pacific are looking for products lower in fat, particularly saturated fat. 60% of Chinese consumers aged 40-59 are worried about cardiovascular disease, and they are actively reading labels before they buy.

Reaching Millennial and middle-aged consumers is especially important. In Thailand, 61% of consumers aged 71 and older rely on their children to make food purchase decisions. Win the younger generation, and you win the household.

VKA's fat reduction technologies, developed entirely in-house, help you meet those expectations while retaining the rich, familiar mouthfeel that keeps consumers coming back.

60%

Of Chinese consumers aged 40-59 worried about cardiovascular disease

61%

Of Thai consumers aged 71+ rely on their children for food purchases

100%

In-house developed technology, no third-party licensing

Our Approach

Replacing What Fat
Actually Does

Fat is not just an ingredient. It carries flavour, creates texture, and signals quality. Our solutions address all three.

01

Mouthfeel Replication

Fat delivers richness, creaminess, and coating. Our flavour systems recreate these textural signals so consumers still perceive a full, indulgent mouthfeel even when fat content is significantly reduced.

02

Flavour Carry Compensation

Fat is a flavour carrier. Remove it and flavour intensity drops. Our formulations compensate for this loss, maintaining the same depth and complexity your consumers expect.

03

Clean Label Formulation

Our fat reduction solutions use naturally-derived ingredients that fit clean label requirements. No synthetic fat replacers. No ingredient lists that confuse or concern consumers.

04

Developed Entirely In-House

Every fat reduction technology we offer was developed in our own R&D labs. This means faster iteration, deeper technical support, and no dependency on third-party licensing.

Natural ingredients used in fat reduction formulations
Applications

Where It Matters Most

Our fat reduction solutions are designed for the product categories where mouthfeel and richness are central to the consumer experience.

Dairy and dairy alternatives
Bakery, biscuits, and pastry
Sauces, dressings, and spreads
Snacks and fried products
Confectionery and chocolate
Ready meals and convenience foods
Get Expert Input

Get Expert Input from
Our R&D Team

We'll match you with a flavour specialist in your segment. Share your fat reduction goals and product details, and we'll build a solution around your needs.