Effective immediately, Sensient Natural Ingredients has been renamed Sensient Agricultural Ingredients. According to the company, the new moniker helps distinguish the business from the natural color activities of Sensient’s food and pharmaceutical business units.

The announcement coincides with the addition of two specialized culinary chiles to Sensient Agricultural Ingredients’ line of U.S.-grown dehydrated onion, garlic, parsley, capsicums, and chile varietals. Furthermore, the move reportedly better reflects the organization’s sustainable practices, built on relationships with local farmers invested in the applied science of soil management, seed innovation, and environmental crop production.

“It may feel like a small change, but the new name is an important indicator of our differentiators within the industry,” says Steve Morris, president of Sensient’s Flavors & Extracts Group, which oversees the Agricultural Ingredients business. “We wanted to honor the generational relationships with our farmers and the valuable and reliable supply that those connections create with a name that highlights our priorities and unique product range.”

Sensient Agricultural Ingredients offers sustainably grown, fully traceable, non-GMO ingredients. All of its organic ingredients are grown in the U.S., and its agronomy expertise reportedly has created a virus-free California garlic program and a high-solids onion seed development program.

Additionally, Sensient Agricultural Ingredients is launching two new signature chile varietals, each with a unique combination of flavor, colo,r and heat. Puya Sol is a variety of Puya chile said to be known for its vibrant flavor and moderate spiciness to enhance the appeal of any dish. These chile peppers are reminiscent of guajillo but offer bright, sweet tomatoey notes with a hint of bell pepper. They have a mild to medium heat, with a Scoville Heat Unit (SHU) level ranging between 8,000 and 15,000. The flavor is a blend of green, fruity, and herbal complexity, making it a suitable complement to citrus, chicken, ranch, and tomato for desserts, sauces, and dressings.

Sierra Sunrise Datil has an herbaceous aroma with honey-like sweetness layered with fruity, herbal undertones, with a golden color. With a heat level comparable to jalapeño peppers, its SHU ranges from 27,000 to 34,000. It is cultivated in the western U.S., resulting in a flavor profile distinct from the common Florida Datil. The company reports it pairs well with mango, melon, and lentils, making it suited for hot sauces, barbecues, and desserts.

Both chiles will be commercially available at the beginning of 2026, and Sensient Agricultural Ingredients plans to add more varietals to its onion, garlic, parsley, capsicum, and chile offerings in the future.

“These innovative product additions demonstrate the transformation of our business and our ability to identify and respond to changing consumer palates,” says Aret Meyer, general manager of Sensient Agricultural Ingredients. “In addition, our specialized breeding research and diverse growing regions enable us to cultivate varietals that provide flavor differentiation that surprises and delights consumers while ensuring sustainable practices.”

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