Industries we serve
Atlas Food Additives, Inc. supplies food additives and ingredients to a wide range of industries – from global beverage and confectionery brands to regional dairy, meat, snack, nutrition and feed manufacturers. Our role is to connect your business with reliable producers in China while providing local support from Ankara, Turkey.
On this page, you can explore how our product groups – including sweeteners, thickeners, preservatives, acidulants, vitamins, proteins, emulsifiers and other additives – are applied in different finished products and production environments. For a detailed list of individual additives, visit the Product Index (A–Z).
Key industries and applications
Click a category to jump directly to the relevant industry section. Each section explains typical applications, key challenges and the Atlas Food Additives solutions most often used in that segment.
Beverages & soft drinks
Carbonated and still drinks, energy drinks, flavored waters, juice drinks and powdered beverages using sweeteners, acidulants, stabilizers and vitamins.
Bakery & confectionery
Bread, cakes, biscuits, chocolate, candies and chewing gum using leavening systems, sweeteners, preservatives, emulsifiers and fillings.
Dairy & ice cream
Milk drinks, yogurts, cheese and ice cream requiring stabilizers, emulsifiers, proteins and flavor systems.
Meat, poultry & seafood
Processed meat, poultry and seafood using phosphates, preservatives, antioxidants and functional proteins for yield and safety.
Sauces, dressings & condiments
Ketchup, mayonnaise, dressings, dips and table sauces using thickeners, emulsifiers, preservatives and acidulants.
Snacks & convenience foods
Savory snacks, instant noodles, ready meals and frozen products using flavorings, dehydrated vegetables, preservatives and stabilizers.
Nutrition & dietary supplements
Sports nutrition, medical nutrition and general wellness products using vitamins, amino acids, plant proteins and functional sweeteners.
Infant & child nutrition
Infant formulas, growing-up milks and children’s fortified foods using carefully selected vitamins, minerals, stabilizers and carbohydrates.
Pet food & animal feed
Pet food and feed manufacturers using selected amino acids, vitamins, preservatives and functional ingredients for animal nutrition.
Beverages & soft drinks
Beverage manufacturers operate under strong pressure to deliver stable taste, clear labels, cost efficiency and consistent quality across markets. Atlas Food Additives, Inc. supports carbonated soft drinks, juice drinks, nectars, RTD teas and coffees, flavored waters, energy drinks and powdered beverages with a broad range of food additives sourced from leading producers in China.
Typical beverage applications
- Carbonated soft drinks and zero-sugar / low-calorie variants
- Juice drinks, nectars and fruit-flavored beverages
- Energy drinks, sports drinks and electrolyte beverages
- Flavored waters and vitamin-enriched waters
- RTD tea, coffee and dairy or plant-based beverages
- Powdered drink mixes and instant beverage bases
Key Atlas solutions for beverages
- Sweeteners: sucralose, aspartame, acesulfame K, neotame, saccharin and bulk/polyol sweeteners for sugar reduction.
- Acidulants: citric, malic, lactic and phosphoric acids, plus citrate salts for flavor balance and pH control.
- Thickeners & stabilizers: pectin, xanthan and other gums for pulp suspension and mouthfeel.
- Vitamins & nutritional enhancers: vitamin C, B-complex and other nutrients for fortified beverages.
- Preservatives: benzoates, sorbates and systems supporting microbial stability where permitted.
Atlas works closely with beverage formulators to balance sweetness profile, acidity, flavor release and shelf-life, while ensuring that the selected food additives meet the labelling and regulatory expectations of the target export markets.
Bakery & confectionery
Bakery and confectionery products require precise control of sweetness, structure, water activity and shelf-life. Atlas Food Additives, Inc. supplies ingredients that help bakers and confectioners maintain softness, volume, color and microbial stability over the full shelf-life of their products.
Typical bakery & confectionery applications
- Industrial bread, buns, flatbreads and bakery mixes
- Cakes, muffins, pastries and premium bakery items
- Biscuits, cookies, crackers and wafers
- Chocolate, compound coatings and fillings
- Hard and soft candies, jellies and gummies
- Chewing gum and sugar-free confectionery
Key Atlas solutions for bakery & confectionery
- Sweeteners: bulk sweeteners and high-intensity options for sugar reduction and texture control.
- Preservatives: calcium propionate and sorbate systems to manage mold and extend shelf-life.
- Thickeners & stabilizers: gums and pectins for fillings, glazes and toppings.
- Proteins & plant proteins: wheat gluten and selected proteins for structure and high-protein concepts.
- Phosphates and other functional ingredients for leavening systems and dough performance.
Whether you produce mainstream bakery staple products or high-value confectionery items, Atlas can help you choose food additives that deliver consistent processing, appealing texture and reliable shelf-life while supporting your cost and labelling targets.
Dairy & ice cream
Dairy and ice cream products demand a delicate balance between stability and sensory quality. From drinking yogurts and stirred yogurts to processed cheese and ice cream, Atlas Food Additives provides stabilizer systems and functional ingredients that support body, creaminess and clean flavor release.
Typical dairy applications
- Flavored milk and dairy beverages
- Stirred yogurt and drinking yogurt
- Fermented dairy products and cultured drinks
- Processed cheese and cheese preparations
- Ice cream, sorbets and frozen desserts
- Plant-based alternatives to dairy products
Key Atlas solutions for dairy & ice cream
- Thickeners & stabilizers such as pectin, carrageenan, CMC and blends tailored for dairy systems.
- Emulsifiers for ice cream, frozen desserts and flavored dairy drinks.
- Sweeteners for reduced-sugar and no-added-sugar dairy formulations.
- Proteins & plant proteins to support structure and protein enrichment.
- Vitamins & nutritional enhancers for fortified milk and dairy beverages.
Collaboration with Atlas helps dairy producers respond quickly to market trends such as sugar reduction, high-protein concepts and plant-based alternatives while maintaining robust processability and product stability.
Meat, poultry & seafood
Processed meat, poultry and seafood products rely on functional ingredients to achieve the right binding, juiciness, color and shelf-life. Atlas Food Additives serves small regional processors and large industrial plants with carefully selected food additives that support yield, safety and sensory quality.
Typical meat & seafood applications
- Sausages, frankfurters and hot dogs
- Hams, deli meats and restructured meat products
- Marinated poultry, injected and tumbled products
- Frozen and chilled meat preparations
- Seafood preparations and surimi-based products
Key Atlas solutions for meat, poultry & seafood
- Phosphates for water binding, texture and yield improvement.
- Preservatives and antimicrobial systems for shelf-life and food safety.
- Antioxidants to protect flavor, color and fats from oxidation.
- Functional proteins to improve binding and slicing quality.
- Dehydrated vegetables and seasonings for flavor enhancement in processed products.
Atlas works with meat and seafood plants to align ingredient selection with process parameters, packaging, distribution conditions and regional regulatory requirements, helping customers maintain consistent product quality batch after batch.
Sauces, dressings & condiments
Sauces, dressings and condiments must remain stable in terms of viscosity, emulsion, color and flavor throughout their shelf-life. Atlas Food Additives provides stabilizers, emulsifiers, acidulants, preservatives and flavor-supporting ingredients for this demanding category.
Typical sauce & dressing applications
- Tomato-based sauces, ketchups and BBQ sauces
- Mayonnaise, salad dressings and vinaigrettes
- Chili sauces, hot sauces and ethnic condiments
- Dips, spreads and cooking sauces
- Table sauces for quick-service restaurants and retail
Key Atlas solutions for sauces & dressings
- Thickeners & stabilizers for viscosity, suspension and pourability.
- Emulsifiers to maintain stable oil-in-water emulsions in mayonnaise and creamy dressings.
- Acidulants for flavor balance and pH control.
- Preservatives to control microbial growth and extend shelf-life.
- Dehydrated vegetables and other flavor components for robust taste profiles.
By combining functional food additives and strong technical support, Atlas enables sauce and condiment producers to develop stable, visually appealing products with consistent taste and texture, even under challenging distribution and storage conditions.
Snacks & convenience foods
The snacks and convenience foods category covers savory snacks, instant products and ready meals sold through retail, foodservice and e-commerce channels. Atlas Food Additives supplies ingredients that help manufacturers manage flavor impact, texture, shelf-life and preparation convenience.
Typical snack & convenience applications
- Potato chips, extruded snacks and coated nuts
- Instant noodles and noodle seasoning sachets
- Instant soups, bouillons and meal kits
- Frozen ready meals and side dishes
- Savory coatings, batters and breadings
Key Atlas solutions for snacks & convenience foods
- Dehydrated vegetables for seasonings and flavor bases.
- Flavorings and sweet flavor enhancers for balanced taste profiles.
- Preservatives for extended shelf-life where needed.
- Antioxidants to stabilize frying oils and fat-rich products.
- Thickeners & stabilizers for sauces included in meal kits and ready meals.
Atlas supports snack and convenience food brands in developing products that combine strong flavor impact with reliable texture, controlled oxidation and convenient preparation methods for consumers.
Nutrition & dietary supplements
Nutrition and dietary supplement products demand high levels of traceability, consistent quality and accurate composition. Atlas Food Additives, Inc. supplies key nutrients and functional ingredients used in sports nutrition, general wellness and medical nutrition products.
Typical nutrition applications
- Protein powders and ready-to-drink shakes
- Pre-workout and post-workout formulations
- Vitamin and mineral blends for general wellness
- Meal replacement products and medical nutrition
- Nutrition bars and functional snacks
Key Atlas solutions for nutrition & supplements
- Plant proteins such as pea, soy and rice protein for high-protein formulations.
- Vitamins & nutritional enhancers for fortification and premix production.
- Amino acids used in sports and clinical nutrition applications.
- Sweeteners for sugar-free and reduced-sugar nutrition products.
Atlas helps nutrition brands and premix houses choose suitable grades and packaging options and coordinates documentation, including COA and technical data sheets, to support regulatory compliance and quality audits.
Infant & child nutrition
Infant and child nutrition categories are highly regulated and quality-critical. Atlas Food Additives supplies selected ingredients for use in infant formulas, follow-on formulas, growing-up milks and fortified children’s foods, always emphasizing quality and documentation.
Typical infant & child nutrition applications
- Infant formulas and follow-on formulas
- Growing-up milks and fortified dairy beverages
- Fortified cereals and baby foods
- Children’s multivitamin drinks and snacks
Key Atlas solutions for infant & child nutrition
- Vitamins & nutritional enhancers selected for fortified child nutrition products.
- Stabilizers supporting texture and stability in dairy and cereal-based products.
- Sweeteners and carbohydrates used in specialized formulations where permitted.
For sensitive categories such as infant nutrition, Atlas focuses on clear communication about specifications, origin and documentation, and works with customers to align ingredient selection with local regulations and internal quality standards.
Pet food & animal feed
In addition to human food applications, Atlas Food Additives, Inc. also supports pet food and animal feed manufacturers with selected feed-grade vitamins, amino acids, preservatives and functional ingredients. These ingredients help maintain nutritional value, stability and palatability in feed and pet food formulations.
Typical pet food & feed applications
- Dry and wet pet food formulations
- Premixes for poultry, ruminant and aquaculture feed
- Specialty feeds for performance and breeding animals
- Supplements and treats for companion animals
Key Atlas solutions for pet food & feed
- Vitamins for feed premixes and fortified pet foods.
- Amino acids to support specific nutritional targets.
- Preservatives and antioxidants to protect fats and extend shelf-life.
- Dehydrated vegetables and flavor components for palatability and product differentiation.
Atlas works with feed and pet food manufacturers to design ingredient portfolios that match nutritional specifications, processing requirements and commercial targets while ensuring a consistent and reliable supply chain.
How Atlas supports your industry
Regardless of your industry, Atlas Food Additives, Inc. follows a partnership approach. We cooperate with leading producers in China and manage communication, quality checks and logistics so that your team can focus on product development, production and brand building.
From inquiry to long-term supply
- Understanding your application, process and target markets
- Recommending suitable product groups and individual food additives
- Sharing technical data sheets, COAs and available certificates
- Arranging samples and supporting pilot-scale trials
- Coordinating pricing, lead times and shipping terms
- Building long-term supply programs for strategic ingredients
Tools and resources
- Product Groups – to explore our portfolio by functionality.
- Product Index (A–Z) – to find specific food additives quickly.
- Atlas Academy – to deepen technical knowledge, regulatory understanding and formulation know-how.
- Contact page – to send detailed project and sourcing inquiries.
To discuss how Atlas Food Additives can support your specific industry and product portfolio, you can use the contact form below or reach us directly by email or WhatsApp.