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.

Here we show our latest progress.

What we do:

The subtle side of cherry

12.03.2026

The subtle side of cherry

Cherry brings a clear, juicy flavor profile: fruity, slightly tart, with a gentle almond note in the background. It becomes especially interesting when another aromatic layer is added. Wild cherry bark complements the fruit with a delicate, slightly bitter, almond-like nuance, giving the overall profile more depth. At the same time, it has traditionally been valued as a botanical ingredient that gently supports the respiratory system and is known for its mild anti-inflammatory properties. In combination with mild dairy products, a balanced interplay of freshness and creaminess emerges. Our cherry extract reveals this character particularly well when paired with skyr. The result is a harmony of fruit, creaminess, and a subtle, slightly spiced nuance - familiar at first, yet with an added dimension of flavor. A combination that shows how fruity and creamy components can complement each other beautifully. In which dairy or dessert products would you like to see cherry used?

Vanilla meets juniper

09.03.2026

Vanilla meets juniper

Sometimes the most interesting ideas simply start with curiosity. Some time ago, originally as a small Christmas experiment, we began playing with a rather unusual combination: Gin & Tonic and bourbon vanilla. The idea behind it was simple: what happens when the fresh, slightly bitter citrus notes of a classic gin and tonic meet the warm, soft aromatics of vanilla? The result surprised even us. The vanilla doesn’t overpower the drink; instead, it gently rounds off the bitterness and adds a new, harmonious depth to the overall profile. What started as a seasonal experiment quickly showed us how much creative potential lies in unexpected flavor combinations. Today, it’s a great example for us of how classic aromas can be reimagined, sometimes all it takes is the curiosity to try something new. Have you ever used vanilla in a drink where you wouldn’t normally expect it?

A familiar taste, reinterpreted

26.02.2026

A familiar taste, reinterpreted

Horseradish isn’t a loud flavor, but it is a direct one. Pungent, slightly mustard-like, with a fleeting freshness that appears instantly and fades just as quickly. This is precisely the characteristic many associate with wasabi, because in numerous applications, horseradish forms the aromatic foundation. Our horseradish extract deliberately captures this profile and translates it into a regionally inspired, precisely dosable alternative. In sauces, dressings, or savory snacks, it delivers a clean heat and fresh lift without overpowering. It can also be used with precision in modern interpretations of wasabi, allowing for fine-tuned flavor balance. Did you know that in many products, wasabi is largely based on horseradish?

Extracts are for us as easy as A(pple) — B(anana) — C(itrus).

From the initial idea
to market readiness:

1 How it all begins
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  • 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 aware of our social responsibility.

Not just words,
but actions:

Help Mada
Help Mada
Help Mada
Help Mada

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.

Supplier Selection
Mobility
Green Energy
Glass Samples
Social Responsibility
Vegan/Vegetarian
Bourbon Vanilla
Reduced Paper Consumption
Organic Products