4 original natural extracts: how to transform your creations with Landema innovations

Natural extracts: hidden treasures for natural entrepreneurs

Innovation in natural extracts has become a genuine differentiating factor for entrepreneurs in the natural products sector. As the natural ingredients market continues to expand, the quest for original solutions has become essential to stand out and create unique offerings.

In our previous article, we explored an initial selection of innovative natural extracts that are already revolutionizing professional practices. Today, we invite you to discover four new hidden treasures: Coffee Robusta absolute with intense roasted notes, Mate absolute with surprising herbaceous accents, Mimosa absolute with gentle floral notes, and Poplar bud absolute with unique balsamic nuances.

These natural extracts, carefully selected by Landema experts, open new creative perspectives for wellness professionals, flavor artisans, and sensory experience creators. Whether you're a pastry chef, natural perfumer, or herbalist, these exceptional ingredients will enable you to innovate and differentiate yourself in your market.

Innovation through natural extracts

Innovation in the natural extracts sector extends beyond the discovery of new raw materials. It represents a genuine opportunity to stand out by offering unique and original creations. Mate, for example, traditionally consumed in South America, perfectly illustrates this innovation trend. Initially harvested in the wild in Brazil and Argentina, it is now extensively cultivated to meet growing demand.

Natural entrepreneurs have every reason to explore these hidden treasures. In perfumery and cosmetics, these extracts can provide unique olfactory signatures. Mate, with its hay notes, green tea accents, and woody and smoky touches, offers infinite creative possibilities. It pairs particularly well with woody or citrus accords, bringing warm and subtle nuances to compositions.

This innovative approach not only enables differentiation in a competitive market but also meets consumer expectations for authenticity and naturalness. Innovative natural extracts, obtained through environmentally respectful extraction processes, represent the future of an industry in full transformation.

Let's discover four exceptional natural extracts that perfectly illustrate this trend.

 

Coffee Robusta absolute: the energizing innovation

Discovered in Congo at the end of the 19th century, Coffee Robusta (Coffea canephora) quickly established itself as a remarkable variety, now primarily cultivated in Vietnam and Africa. Its absolute, obtained through the extraction of carefully roasted beans, captures the very essence of this powerful coffee.

Unique aromatic profile

The Coffee Robusta absolute distinguishes itself through intense pyrogenic notes, accompanied by woody and slightly smoky touches. Its high caffeine content (up to 2.7%) provides a natural energizing character and an incomparable olfactory signature.

Innovative applications in pastry

For pastry and chocolate makers, this absolute offers new creative perspectives:

Intense Coffee Ganache

• 200g dark chocolate (70%)
• 100ml fresh cream
• 2-3 drops of Coffee Robusta absolute
• Melt chocolate, incorporate hot cream, add absolute. Let crystallize for 24h

Signature Ice Cream

• 500ml custard
• 1-2 drops of Coffee Robusta absolute
• Incorporate absolute into warm custard. Churn

To find other ideas of creations in cooking and pastry with natural extracts, read The secrets of great chefs: how to enhance your savory recipes with essential oils (without making mistakes) and The secrets of pastry professionals: 5 essential oils for exceptional desserts

Use in energizing aromatherapy

Coffee Robusta absolute can also find its place in different wellness protocols:

Dynamizing Massage Oil

• 30ml Apricot kernel oil (Prunus armeniaca)
• 6 drops Coffee Robusta absolute (Coffea canephora)
• 4 drops Patchouli essential oil (Pogostemon cablin)
• 2 drops Cinnamon essential oil (Cinnamomum verum)

Natural perfumery applications

In perfumery, Coffee Robusta absolute provides a unique roasted signature and warm base notes. Its identification threshold in aqueous solution is 0.5 ppm, allowing for precise and economical dosing.

Beverage innovation

For beverage creators, Coffee Robusta absolute enhances roasted and cereal notes. It pairs particularly well with ethanol, paving the way for original creations.

This absolute represents a genuine innovation for natural entrepreneurs, offering a powerful and authentic alternative to synthetic coffee aromas.

 

Mate absolute: the innovative green alternative

Deeply rooted in South American culture, mate is a traditional beverage consumed in Argentina, southern Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay. Made from dried and roasted leaves of "yerba mate," it has evolved from wild harvesting to extensive cultivation in southern Brazil and Argentina.

Distinctive aromatic profile 

Mate absolute (Ilex paraguariensis) captures the essence of this mythical plant with characteristic hay notes, enriched with green tea nuances and woody, smoky undertones. This unique olfactory signature makes it an ingredient of choice for creators seeking innovation.

Functional beverage applications

For natural beverage artisans, Mate absolute offers exceptional creative possibilities:

Natural Energizing Infusion

• 1 L mineral water
• 0.5 ppm Mate absolute (identification threshold)
• Optional: organic citrus zest
• Cold infuse for 12 hours

Natural perfumery innovation

In fine perfumery and cosmetics, Mate absolute reveals its versatility:

• Perfect base for fresh colognes
• Excellent fixative for woody accords
• Remarkable synergy with citrus notes

Natural cosmetic applications

Mate absolute finds its place in innovative cosmetic formulations, where it brings a warm and dusty note that pairs perfectly with woody accords.

This absolute represents a genuine green alternative for natural entrepreneurs seeking to differentiate themselves with authentic and functional creations.

Application	Recommended dosage	Dominant notes
Beverages	0.05-0.2%	Herbaceous, Green tea
Perfumery	Base note	Hay, Woody
Cosmetics	0.1-0.5%	Warm, Powdery

 

Mimosa absolute: the versatile floral signature

Mimosa, a Mediterranean spring emblem, is a fascinating plant whose yellow flowers illuminate the hills of southern France from February onwards. This species, Acacia decurrens, is carefully harvested to produce an absolute with remarkable properties.

Precious olfactory signature 

Mimosa absolute reveals a complex floral bouquet blending powdery, honey-like, and slightly green notes. This unique olfactory signature evokes spring softness and brings a touch of natural elegance to creations.

Natural perfumery applications 

For natural perfume creators, Mimosa absolute offers an exceptional creative palette:

Spring Floral Accord

• 30ml organic alcohol
• 0.3% Mimosa absolute (Acacia decurrens)
• 0.1% Damascus Rose absolute (Rosa x damascena)
• 0.05% Jasmine grandiflorum absolute (Jasminum grandiflorum)

Natural cosmetic synergy

Mimosa absolute also reveals its potential in cosmetic care:

Application	Recommended dosage	Benefits
Face creams	0.1-0.3%	Soothing, softness
Solid perfumes	0.3-0.5%	Floral fixative note
Body oils	0.2-0.4%	Comfort

Aromatherapy innovation

Mimosa absolute finds its place in soothing synergies:

• Harmonious association with rose and neroli
• Excellent affinity with nourishing vegetable oils

This absolute represents a treasure of natural perfumery, offering wellness entrepreneurs an authentic and versatile floral signature, perfect for high-end and distinctive creations.

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Poplar bud absolute: the balsamic treasure

Poplar buds, harvested in early spring before leaf emergence, represent a treasure of European nature. This precious raw material is transformed into an absolute through a meticulous extraction process that preserves all its properties.

Unique aromatic signature 

Poplar bud absolute (Populus nigra) distinguishes itself through warm balsamic notes and a lasting impact reminiscent of beeswax. Its unique olfactory signature combines heliotropin notes with a cinnamic nuance in the background.

Unique aromatic signature

Poplar bud absolute (Populus nigra) distinguishes itself through warm balsamic notes and a lasting impact reminiscent of beeswax. Its unique olfactory signature combines heliotropin notes with a cinnamic nuance in the background.

Animal phytotherapy applications

For veterinarians and breeders, Poplar bud absolute offers innovative natural solutions:

Application	Recommended dosage	Benefits
Skin care	0.1-0.3%	Purifying properties
Respiratory preparations	0.2-0.4%	Sanitizing action
Wellness solutions	0.3-0.5%	Soothing effect

 

Natural agriculture innovation

Gardeners and market gardeners can integrate this absolute into their practices:

• Biodynamic preparations for crop strengthening
• Natural solutions for garden maintenance
• Seasonal applications adapted to vegetative cycles

Aromatherapy synergy 

A soothing formulation:

• 30ml Calendula vegetable oil (Calendula officinalis)
• 2 drops Poplar bud absolute (Populus nigra)
• 2 drops Fine Lavender essential oil (Lavandula angustifolia)

This absolute represents a genuine green innovation, offering natural professionals an ecological and effective solution for their creations and treatment protocols.

 

Dare to embrace natural innovation: 4 exceptional extracts to reinvent your profession

The innovation in natural extracts extends far beyond the mere discovery of new raw materials. It represents a genuine transformation opportunity for natural entrepreneurs seeking to distinguish themselves in their field of activity.

These four extracts - Coffee Robusta absolute with its intense roasted notes, Mate absolute with its surprising herbaceous accents, Mimosa absolute with its unique floral signature, and Poplar bud absolute with its precious balsamic notes - perfectly illustrate this dynamic of innovation.

For artisans and entrepreneurs, these extracts open new creative perspectives:

• Pastry chefs, chocolatiers, and beverage producers can offer creations with authentic and original notes
• Natural perfumers gain access to an expanded olfactory palette for unique creations
• Aromatherapists have new tools to enrich their wellness protocols
• Animal wellness practitioners discover innovative natural solutions

Innovation in natural extracts represents far more than a mere trend: it is a response to growing consumer expectations for authentic, effective, and environmentally respectful products. By choosing these exceptional extracts, natural entrepreneurs embrace sustainable innovation, combining tradition with modernity, artisanal expertise with professional standards.

The future belongs to those who dare to reinvent their profession with exceptional natural ingredients. These four innovative extracts are but a glimpse of the infinite possibilities nature offers to create, innovate, and differentiate.

Exceptional extracts at your creative service

Would you like to explore the potential of innovative natural extracts? Landema offers you its expertise and passion for exceptional raw materials. Our team of experts will guide you in selecting the most suitable extracts for your creations.

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• Browse our catalog of innovative natural extracts
• Receive personalized advice for your projects
• Order small formats to test our extracts

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Going further: major green innovation trends in the natural sector

Green innovation is currently experiencing remarkable growth in the natural products sector, with several key trends emerging:

Green and sustainable extraction

Companies are increasingly adopting the six principles of green extraction:

• Selection of renewable varieties
• Use of alternative solvents
• Energy consumption reduction
• Co-product generation instead of waste
• Process simplification
• Production of non-denatured, biodegradable extracts

Biomimetics and biotechnology

Innovation draws direct inspiration from nature to create sustainable solutions:

• Natural food preservation
• Regenerative fiber development
• Soil bioremediation

Green sciences

This approach revolutionizes the creation of natural products:

• Sustainable ingredient cultivation
• Optimized extraction through cutting-edge processes
• Use of biotechnology to create new ingredients
• Environmentally-friendly formulation

Green entrepreneurship

Companies integrate green innovation at multiple levels:

• Development of new sustainable business models
• Innovation in processes and products
• Creation of competitive advantages through environmental differentiation
• Improvement of operational efficiency

This evolution towards green innovation meets growing consumer expectations for more natural and environmentally-friendly products, while creating new business opportunities for entrepreneurs in the sector.