Nutramaxx · Naturally made. For you.

Your companion for essences and extracts from Hamburg, Germany.

Tailor-made.
Naturally. For you.

Nutramaxx® is your companion in product development when you are looking for plant extracts, distillates or essences for your products. We make food more natural. We produce tailor-made extracts in consultation with you and also support you in further product development when it comes to topics such as product safety and declaration issues. In doing so, we use our worldwide network for raw material procurement, which we have been steadily expanding since 2005, and are thus able to serve even unusual customer requests.

Vanilla is of particular importance to us. We develop extracts from vanilla beans from various regions such as Madagascar, Uganda, Tahiti or Mexico. Our focus and expertise in this area have also been reflected in our new logo.

Nutramaxx®. Naturally made. For you.

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20.12.2024

Festive Spirit in Nuremberg

This year, we celebrated our Christmas party in Nuremberg’s historic old town – an unforgettable experience exploring the historic rock-cut cellars, visiting the Altstadthof brewery, and enjoying a cozy beer tasting. The evening began perfectly at the “Glühschwein,” setting the tone for a festive celebration.
We would like to thank everyone who contributed to making this year so special. Wishing you happy holidays and a wonderful start to the new year!

(Iced) Tea Drinking Means Forgetting the Noise of the World

How do you combine ingredients to create something both refreshing and harmonious? After several trials, we’ve crafted the perfect recipe for an extraordinary (iced) tea – with black tea, plum juice, and bourbon vanilla.
Our creation captivates with the depth of black tea, the fruity sweetness of plum, and the elegant touch of bourbon vanilla.
The Recipe (approx. 1 liter):
500 ml black tea (Assam)
500 ml plum juice
1 ml Bourbon Vanilla Extract (Nutramaxx Item No.: 1102477)
2 ml Natural Plum Flavor (Nutramaxx Item No.: 1102663)
1 lemon
Ice cubes as desired
Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cooling Time: 120 minutes

Instructions:

Add black tea or tea bags to a pot and pour in 500 ml boiling water. Steep for 3–5 minutes, depending on the desired intensity.
💡 Tip: Black tea can become bitter if steeped too long. For intense iced tea, use more tea and steep for a shorter time!
Strain the tea into a heat-resistant carafe and let it cool in the fridge for 2 hours.
Mix 500 ml chilled black tea with 500 ml plum juice and 1 tablespoon of lemon juice.
Add 1 ml Bourbon Vanilla Extract and 2 ml Natural Plum Flavor.
With the right combination of high-quality ingredients, we create not just taste but an experience – refreshing, harmonious, and unique.

Vanilla Under the Microscope – Research at Nutramaxx!

Bourbon vanilla is one of the most exquisite spices in the world, yet the vanillin content in the pods can vary greatly depending on cultivation and processing. We wanted to find out: How can we extract the best from vanilla?
Our bachelor’s student, Pia, has taken on the task of examining the effects of different extraction methods on the vanillin content.
She is testing:
Classical maceration
Soxhlet extraction
Ultrasound-assisted extraction
Microwave-assisted extraction
By adjusting parameters such as extraction times, solvents, or the ratio of pod to solvent, her goal is to extract as much vanillin as possible while maintaining quality. Scientific research like this is key to refining products and using resources efficiently.

We’re excited to see the results of Pia’s bachelor thesis and how her findings might shape the future of vanilla extraction!

From the initial idea
to market readiness:

1 How it all begins

It all starts with your idea and request for a particular product or taste.
With counter-questions we clarify for which application the product is and which qualitative specifications it must fulfill. BIO, Naturland or Fairtrade certified? Halal, kosher or baby food? If we have a suitable product in our range by default, we will send you a sample immediately.
A suitable product for your wish does not yet exist? No problem, we at Nutramaxx love innovation and the challenge—the journey begins with step number 2 ...

2 Selection of suitable raw material suppliers

We create a supplier selection for the suitable raw material with which we can later create an individual sample for your request and clarify the following questions:
Do we have all documents and certificates for the raw material? And: Is the raw material available or could there be bottlenecks?
We then order a raw material sample from a suitable supplier.

3 Sample Production & Analysis

The basis for your individual sample is produced in a rotary evaporator or as an extract or macerate.
The process is continuously documented and, among other things, the specifications for the sample are recorded.
After the basic sample arrives, an extraction or distillation is performed and your individual customer sample is developed.
We perform detailed analyses with information on allergens, pesticides, chemical-physical parameters etc.
Finally, we create the final specification of your sample.

4 Your lab tests, our support

We will send you your individual sample and you can now start your own tests in the lab.
But also at this point we do not leave you alone:
If you wish, we will be happy to assist you in creating the recipe or the list of ingredients.
We can also develop ready-to-consume samples for you.
We are also there for you if you have any legal questions about topics such as sales descriptions or ingredient lists.

5 Final formulation & market readiness

The customer sample appeals to you and the end customer product is to be launched?! Wonderful!
In this case, we create our final recipe and a process instruction, secure the raw materials in coordination with you and produce a defined quantity with the help of our manufacturing partners so that you can start a pilot production on your plant.
In addition, we create your customer-specific specification including documentation and commission further analyses.

6 Delivery

The time has come: your individual, tailor-made product is produced and delivered!

We are looking forward to your inquiry!

We are aware of our social responsibility.

Not just words,
but actions:

As a company, we are aware of our responsibility to keep pace with social and sustainable standards.

The world we live in is changing, and climate change is making itself increasingly felt. We are contributing to a more sustainable and environmentally friendly way of working by making changes in our organization bit by bit and paying attention to the careful use of resources.

But our attention is not only focused on our daily work processes. For years, we have been actively supporting the association Help Mada e.V. whose mission is to improve the health and education systems in Madagascar. It is close to our heart to make our contribution at this point.

The non-profit association was founded in 2020 and has set itself the goal of working with local partners to support and implement the construction of health clinics and schools in Madagascar. We at Nutramaxx believe that the development of the Madagascan infrastructure offers the local people even more quality of life and development opportunities, which are to be considered sustainable and long-term.

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