innovaTERkitchen - We research and develop customized solutions
Meet our food experts
The foundation for optimal results in the kitchen is a passionate and qualified team.
Our certified food technologist, Rhona Cabuyao, has over 20 years of experience in research & development, application technology, and technical consulting. She worked as an R&D manager at Marcel Trading Corporation for a long time, where she led training sessions and acted as deputy laboratory manager. Since July 2024, she has strengthened the TER Ingredients team at innovaTERkitchen as an R&D manager.
Ralf Kettner, a trained butcher, chef, and holder of a Bachelor Professional in Food Processing Technology, has over 40 years of experience in the food industry. For the past 8 years, he has supported the TER Ingredients team as a Senior Application Specialist and is the head of innovaTERkitchen. Additionally, he is a guest lecturer at the Vocational School for Butchery and Food Technology in Kulmbach.
Discover your experts for enjoyment and quality here!
Quality assurance through detailed analyses
Our analyses focus on key physicochemical parameters that significantly influence the properties of hydrocolloids. These include:
- Determination of viscosity
- Determination of gel strength
- pH determination
- Mesh size analysis
- Chloride content determination
- Brix value testing
Our service offer for you
Our team develops customized solutions for a wide range of applications in the food industry. Here is an overview:
Development of custom blends:
- Carrageenan blends tailored to your needs
- Development of hydrocolloid systems
- Creation of functional blends
Food applications:
- Support in the development of baking mixes, baking powder, instant baking creams, instant cake glazes, ice cream, etc.
- Applications in the vegetarian/vegan sector
- Development of vegetarian and vegan food alternatives
Sports & Health products:
- Functional blends for sports nutrition based on BCAA/EAA/Creatine
- Protein enrichment for dairy products and sports nutrition (e.g., puddings, yogurts, milk drinks, granola bars, protein drinks)
- Mineral enrichment for the dairy and sports nutrition industries
- Development of formulations for mineral enrichment in various products
- Fiber enrichment in food and animal feed
Optimization & Value Creation
- Development and support for all our sales segments
- Value creation through innovative solutions
- Improvement of Nutri-Scores by replacing stabilizers and sugar substitutes
Technical support at customer sites
Thanks to our extensive expertise and collaboration with industry partners and educational institutions, we can support you in recipe development and product optimization.
Our services include:
- Application trials
- Production trials
- Analytical trials
- Product development
- Project support
- Raw material incoming inspection training
- Specification training
Vegan "Vitello Tonnato"
Our vegan interpretation of the Italian classic was developed by our outstanding team at innovaTERkitchen. The finely tuned combination of plant proteins, textured proteins, plant fibers, hydrocolloids, coloring foods, and natural flavors creates a true taste experience.
Our vegan "Vitello Tonnato" was first presented at FIE’24 in Frankfurt am Main and received great acclaim.
Interested in our analyses or a collaboration? We are here to support you with our expertise and look forward to further projects with you!
Your innovaTERkitchen Team
Stefan Koch
Head of BU Life Science
Phone: +49 40 300 501 8141
Email: s.koch[at]terchemicals.com