At Molendum, we are not just a supplier of ingredients, but a strategic partner to our customers. This means that our approach goes beyond simply selling products. We focus on adding value through innovative solutions. Our main objective is to become the partner of choice, which implies a long-term relationship of trust and collaboration, where our expertise in ingredients directly benefits our customers, helping them to improve their own products and processes
What makes us different?
Solid know-how
We possess in-depth, consolidated knowledge in key areas such as food technology, production processes, new product development and raw material handling. This ‘solid know-how’ is not just a wealth of information, but an ability to apply this knowledge in a practical way to innovate. We react to market demands, and anticipate emerging trends in the food industry, such as the demand for healthier, more sustainable products or specific textures. Offering solutions that really make a competitive difference for our customers
R&D as a value driver
Molendum’s Research & Development (R&D) department is our engine of growth and differentiation. Our approach is co-creation with our customers. This means that we do not develop products in isolation, but work hand in hand with them, from the initial idea phase to the final application. We offer expert technical advice to guide the development process and a strategic vision to ensure that solutions are not only innovative, but also commercially viable.
Technological specialisation
Extrusion technology
At Molendum we are specialists in extrusion technology. This is a versatile thermomechanical process that allows us to transform basic ingredients into functional solutions with enhanced properties. Thanks to this technology, we develop a range of innovative products:
- Heat-treated flours (pioneers in Spain): this is a significant strength. Heat treatment of flours improves their functional properties, such as water absorption capacity, texture and stability, making them ideal for various industrial applications and, in many cases, eliminating the need for further treatment by the customer.
- Breadcrumbs, with differentiating textures, colours and shapes: extrusion allows us to create breadcrumbs with very specific characteristics that cannot be achieved with traditional methods.
- Cereal and legume texturised products: these products are becoming increasingly relevant in the food market, especially in the production of meat alternatives or vegan and vegetarian products. Extrusion allows us to create textures and shapes that mimic meat, using vegetable ingredients.
- Texturised pea protein: similar to the above texturisers, but specifically focused on pea protein, which is a highly demanded vegetable protein source. The ability to texturise it makes it suitable for a variety of applications in the food industry, from meat analogues to snacks.
Special grinding
We are experts in special milling, particularly of legumes and ancient grains. This expertise allows us to create flours or ingredients with unique functional properties, such as enhanced nutritional profiles, increased fibre, or specific cooking characteristics. These millings are ideal for demanding industrial applications that require ingredients with very precise characteristics.
Commitment to our clients
Beyond innovation and technology, our commitment to our customers is unwavering:
- Flexibility and adaptation: in a constantly changing food market, our ability to be flexible and adapt quickly to new trends, regulations or customer needs is crucial. This allows us to respond effectively to market demands.
- Guaranteed on-time delivery: reliability in the supply chain is vital for any business. We are committed to delivering ingredients on time and in the agreed conditions, ensuring continuity of production for our customers.
- Agility and proactivity in resolving problems and incidents: we have a customer-centric approach. We do not wait for problems to arise, but act quickly and proactively to resolve any issues.
- Commitment, closeness and sincerity: these core values define our business relationships. We seek to establish links based on trust, transparency and honesty, cultivating lasting relationships where closeness facilitates effective communication and mutual understanding.
