Why Umami Plus
25+ Years of Food R&D Expertise
With more than 25 years of food R&D expertise across Lebanon, Africa, and the MENA region, Umami Plus combines scientific knowledge with practical manufacturing experience to help businesses develop products that are safe, scalable, cost-conscious and commercially viable.
From Lab to Production
Support from initial formulation through scale-up and commercial manufacturing.
Integrated Expertise
R&D, formulation, technology, food safety, quality and manufacturing under one roof.
Practical Solutions
Solutions designed around real production conditions, cost and manufacturability.
Industry Experience
Experience across beverages, dairy, bakery, condiments, confectionery, functional products and more.
What We Do
Our Services
Food Product Research & Development
Develop and optimize innovative food products from initial concept through testing, validation, and scale-up.
Food Formulation
Create and optimize recipes using the right ingredients to achieve the desired taste, texture, nutrition, stability, and cost.
Food Technology & Manufacturing
Optimize processes, production methods, and manufacturing systems to ensure efficient, consistent, and scalable production.
Food Safety & Quality
Strengthen food safety and quality through practical systems, risk management, process controls, and quality optimization.
Product Commercialization
Transform validated product concepts into commercially viable products ready for industrial production and market launch.
Technical Consulting
Provide expert technical guidance to solve product, process, manufacturing, and quality challenges throughout the food business.
INNOVATION PROCESS
1
IDEA
Defining the product concept, target specifications and development objectives.
2
FORMULATION
Developing recipes, selecting ingredients and creating prototypes.
3
R&D
Testing, optimizing and refining product performance.
4
VALIDATION
Evaluating safety, quality, stability and sensory performance.
5
SCALE-UP
Adapting the product and process for industrial manufacturing.
6
PRODUCTION
Supporting commercial production and continuous improvement.
OUR WORK
Shelf-Stable Hummus Development
Developed a shelf-stable canned hummus designed to replicate the taste and texture of fresh hummus. The project involved formulation development, process optimization, and preservation considerations to achieve a commercially viable product while maintaining the sensory characteristics of traditional hummus.
Food Safety & Tahini Optimization
Developed process and food-safety strategies to reduce Salmonella risk in tahini production. The project focused on identifying critical contamination risks and implementing appropriate controls to improve the microbiological safety and consistency of the finished product.
High-Protein Product Innovation
Developed high-protein yogurt and yogurt bar concepts focused on achieving high protein content while maintaining desirable taste, texture, and stability. The project involved formulation, ingredient selection, product optimization, and development of new product formats.
Lebanese Cuisine — Ready-to-Eat Innovation
Transformed traditional Lebanese dishes including Mujaddara, Bulgur, and Freekeh into convenient shelf-stable ready-to-eat product concepts. The project focused on preserving the characteristic taste and identity of traditional dishes while adapting them to modern processing, packaging, and convenience requirements.
Instant Beverage Innovation
Developed a range of powdered instant beverages, including functional drinks with electrolytes and prebiotics. The projects focused on formulation, rapid dispersion, flavor optimization, and convenient preparation.
Food Manufacturing & Product Development
Supported the commissioning of food manufacturing facilities, including rice cake and analog cheese production, while simultaneously developing and optimizing new products for commercial production. Projects involved process development, equipment considerations, formulation, production trials, and scale-up from concept to industrial manufacturing.
Industries & Product Categories
Condiments & Dressings
Mayonnaise • Ketchup • Dressings
Bakery & Snacks
Biscuits • Wafers • Crackers • Puffed Products
Beverages
Energy Drinks • Functional Drinks • Juices • Instant Drinks
Confectionery
Chocolate Spreads • Pistachio Spreads • Halawa
Traditional Foods
Hummus • Tahini • Lebanese Specialties • Molasses
Sauces & Preserves
Tomato Products • Jams • Pickles • Marinades
Functional & Nutritional Products
Protein Products • Prebiotic Products • Electrolyte Products • Bone Broth Products