Food and Beverage

Together with SK Chemtrade, Sylvester & Kitchen is at the forefront of providing superior taste solutions, leveraging top-tier ingredients from world-class suppliers. Our offerings in this sector include product development and key functional ingredients tailored for manufacturers in various industries such as beverage, dairy, bakery, sauces, savoury items, meat, meat alternatives, and confectionery.

Key Offerings:

– Natural colours and flavours
– Vitamin and mineral premixes
– Plant-based protein sources
– Whipping agents and emulsifiers
– Bakery enzymes
– Brewer’s yeast extracts
– Cellulose ethers
– Antioxidants
– Sugar substitutes and sweeteners
– Functional animal proteins

Our experienced team is passionate about transforming your ideas into market-ready products, ensuring every ingredient adds value and quality.

Pharmaceutical

Sylvester & Kitchen excels in delivering high-quality excipients, nutraceuticals, functional food actives, and pharmaceutical intermediates. We partner with renowned suppliers to ensure the integrity and performance of our products, meeting the stringent regulatory standards of the pharmaceutical industry.

Excipients:

We provide a comprehensive range of excipients suitable for various dosage forms, including binders, fillers, disintegrants, lubricants, drug delivery systems, film coatings, flavours, sweeteners, thickeners, and emulsifiers.

Health and Wellness

The demand for nutraceuticals and dietary supplements is on the rise as more consumers seek to take control of their health and well-being. Both Sylvester & Kitchen and SK Chemtrade offer a wide array of ingredients to support this growing sector, including vitamins, minerals, omega-3 sources, botanical extracts, fruit and vegetable extracts, slimming agents, joint health agents, gut health, and immunity ingredients. These ingredients are suitable for various dosage forms such as capsules, tablets, and powder sachets.

CASE and Plastics

As of March 2023, SK Chemtrade represents Cargill Bio-Industrial division in South Africa and neighboring countries. SK Chemtrade partners with this leading global supplier of specialty ingredients for the CASE and Plastics industry. Sylvester & Kitchen will market all Cargill’s offerings in Zimbabwe. Cargill responsibly manufactures high quality products using unique multiple technology platforms. SK Chemtrade together with Sylvester & Kitchen work with our customers to meet market demands and consumer needs. Supported by Cargill’s Technical Team based in UK, Cargill’s diverse range brings functionality and innovation together to deliver additives that offer differentiated solutions. Sales and Distribution are coordinated through an extensive worldwide network of technical and commercial experts.

For Rheology modifiers (viscosity modifiers), Sylvester & Kitchen markets the Bermocoll range of products which are mainly used in the Paint and Building Industry. Bermocoll supplied in powder / granular form is highly soluble in water which makes it very desirable in water-based paint and mortar applications.

Cargill Bioindustrial markets and applications:

• Building materials (Binders and Adhesives; Foams and Flooring)
• Biochem specialties (Wax, Polyols, Plasticizers)
• Performance Chemicals (Paints, Inks and Coatings, Lubricants)
• Polymer Additives (Slip & Anti-block, Migrating Anti-static, Permanent Anti-static, Scratch Resistance, Anti-fog, Mold Release, Torque Release, Plasticization)

Commitment to Quality and Safety

At Sylvester & Kitchen, we are committed to exceeding customer expectations by continuously delivering high-quality, safe food products. Our adherence to food safety regulations and good manufacturing practices is unwavering. Our manufacturing site in Cape Town is FSSC 22000 certified, reflecting our dedication to excellence in production and distribution.

Sylvester & Kitchen in Harare is not just an extension of SK Chemtrade but a beacon of our unwavering commitment to innovation, quality, and customer satisfaction. We invite you to explore our offerings and see how we can partner to bring your product ideas to life, ensuring that each solution we provide is better, ingredient by ingredient.

We’re also committed to food and beverage ingredient solutions that have particular impact on the Zimbabwean food economy and issues. These include:

Long Life Products

Long life food and beverage products are vital in Zimbabwe, providing extended shelf life and reducing food waste, which is crucial given the country’s logistical challenges and inconsistent power supply. These products enhance food security by ensuring consistent availability of nutritious options, particularly in school feeding programs and community feeding centres. By supporting local industries and reducing reliance on imports, long life products contribute to a more resilient and self-sufficient food system in Zimbabwe.

Dairy-Free and Dairy Alternative Solutions

The rising demand for dairy-free and dairy alternative products in Zimbabwe reflects a shift towards healthier, more sustainable dietary options. Sylvester & Kitchen leads the market by offering innovative solutions, including plant-based proteins, non-dairy milk bases, and fortified nutritional blends. These products cater to the growing number of consumers with lactose intolerance, dairy allergies, and those adopting vegan diets. By providing comprehensive product development services, Sylvester & Kitchen ensures that manufacturers can deliver high-quality, nutritionally balanced dairy alternatives that meet evolving consumer preferences.

Reducing the Sugar Tax

Zimbabwe’s introduction of a sugar tax has prompted food and beverage producers to seek sugar reduction systems and alternatives to mitigate financial burdens. Sylvester & Kitchen offers a range of natural sweeteners, sugar substitutes, and customisable sweetener blends, helping manufacturers reduce sugar content without compromising taste. These solutions not only address health concerns associated with high sugar consumption but also align with regulatory requirements, enabling producers to minimise tax implications while meeting consumer demand for healthier, lower-sugar products.

For more information about our services and products, please visit our website or contact our Harare office. Let’s create something extraordinary together!

Sylvester & Kitchen Pvt Ltd
T +263 242 710341 / C +263 777 352847
5 Kelvin Road North, Graniteside, Harare, Zimbabwe
Email: info@skchemtrade.co.za