About Umami Plus
Food R&D Consulting Lebanon
Umami Plus is a Food Product Development & Technology Consulting company helping food businesses turn ideas into commercially viable, high-quality products.
With 25+ years of food R&D expertise across Lebanon, Africa, and the MENA region, we combine food science, R&D, formulation, food technology, food safety, quality management, and manufacturing expertise to support projects throughout the product development journey — from the initial concept and laboratory formulation to process development, scale-up, and commercial production.
Our approach combines extensive technical expertise with practical manufacturing knowledge, allowing us to develop solutions that are not only innovative and high-performing, but also practical to produce, cost-conscious, and aligned with quality requirements.
Industries We Serve
Our areas of expertise
Mayonnaise / Condiments / Dressings
Mayonnaise, Ketchup, Salad Dressings, Sauces
Canned Products
Canned Hummus, Canned Stuffed Grape Leaves, Canned Beans
Jams
Jams, Marmalades, Fruit Preserves
Biscuits / Wafers
Sandwich Biscuits, Cream Wafers, Filled Biscuits
Rich-in-Protein Products
High-Protein Yogurt, Protein Bars, High-Protein Pudding
Bakery
Sweet Rolls, Crackers, Cookies
Energy Drinks
Carbonated Energy Drink
Alcoholic Beverages
Flavored Beer, Ready-to-Drink Cocktails, Flavored Spirits
Functional Drinks
Prebiotic Drinks, Electrolyte Drinks, Vitamin-Enriched Drinks
Molasses
Date Molasses, Grape Molasses, Pomegranate Molasses
Tahini & Tahini Based Products
Tahini, Hummus Tahini, Eggplant Tahini, Tahini Desserts
Confectionery
Chocolate-Hazelnut Spread, Pistachio Spread, Halawa Spread
Tomato-Based Products
Tomato Paste, Pizza Sauce, Pasta Sauce
Spices
Za'atar Blend, Shawarma Spice Blend, All-Purpose Seasoning, Functional Seasoning
Juices
Orange Juice, Apple Juice, Mixed Fruit Juice
Pickled Products
Pickled Cucumbers, Pickled Turnips, Mixed Pickles
Industries We Serve
Our areas of expertise
Analog Cheese
Analog Mozzarella, Processed Cream Cheese, Cheese Slices
Sweetened Condensed Milk
Sweetened Condensed Milk, Chocolate Condensed Milk, Caramel Condensed Milk
Instant Drinks
Instant Coffee Mix, Instant Hot Chocolate, Instant Lemonade
Bread
Sandwich Bread, Burger Buns, Arabic Bread, Kaak
Instant Desserts
Sahlab, Mahalebia
Chewing Gum
Sugar-Free Gum, Filled Gum, Functional Gum
Pasta / Noodles / Extruded Products
Pasta, Instant Noodles, Extruded Cereals, Breadsticks
Instant Soups
Tomato Soup, Mushroom Soup, Veggie Soup
Bone Broth Products
Bone Broth Jars, Bone Broth Protein Bars, Bone Broth Gummies
Lebanese Specialities
Mujaddara, Bulgur, Freekeh
Our Foundations
Who We Work With
Umami Plus supports businesses at different stages of the food value chain, including:
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Food & Beverage Manufacturers
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Food Startups & Entrepreneurs
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Established Food Brands
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Restaurants & Foodservice Businesses
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Ingredient Companies
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Investors & Organizations Developing Food Projects
Whether a client has an idea that needs to become a product, an existing product that needs improvement, or a manufacturing challenge that needs to be solved, Umami Plus can provide the technical support required.
Our Approach
Science
We use food science and technical knowledge to understand how ingredients and processes affect product performance.
Innovation
We develop new concepts, formulations, formats, and solutions adapted to evolving consumer and market needs.
Practicality
Our solutions are designed with real manufacturing conditions, available equipment, ingredient availability, and production costs in mind.
Quality
We integrate quality and consistency into the development process rather than treating them as an afterthought.
Food Safety
Food safety is considered from the earliest stages of product and process development.
Our Mission
To help food businesses create better products and build better food production systems through science, innovation, and practical technical expertise.
Our Vision
To become a trusted food technology and product development partner for businesses seeking to innovate, improve, and grow.