Innovating Plant-Based Food Ingredients with C&DAC
C&DAC, a French-based food tech company, is at the forefront of plant-based food ingredients innovation.
Specializing in food formulation, C&DAC assists food industries in developing, characterizing, and scaling up new food products, offering expertise across multiple sectors from dairy alternatives to meat substitutes.
“Our goal is to help the food industry offer more sustainable and healthier products,” explains the team. By providing tailored food development services and creating their own ingredient line, Puls’Eat, C&DAC is making plant-based food solutions more accessible for companies worldwide.
Introducing Puls’Eat: Fermented Faba Bean Ingredients
One of C&DAC’s standout innovations is their Puls’Eat line — an ingredient range made from fermented faba beans designed to enhance the taste, texture, and nutrition of plant-based products.
“Puls’Eat allows food industries to develop tasty and nutritious plant-based foods,” the team shares. These versatile ingredients are suitable for a variety of applications, including dairy alternatives, meat substitutes, and baked goods, providing a powerful tool for food companies seeking natural, high-quality ingredients.

Expertise in Food Formulation and Scale-Up
C&DAC’s team is uniquely skilled in food formulation and scale-up, with each member specializing in areas like fermentation, business development, and food process engineering. This diverse expertise allows them to offer comprehensive food development services to their clients.
“Each member of the team has their specialty, making us well-equipped to handle different food processes,” says the C&DAC team. By combining their knowledge and skills, they help companies take their product ideas from initial concept to full-scale production, ensuring quality and consistency along the way.
Supporting Sustainable and Healthier Solutions with Plant-Based Food Ingredients
The driving force behind C&DAC’s work is a commitment to sustainability and health. Recognizing the increasing demand for healthier, plant-based alternatives, C&DAC works closely with food industries to create products that align with modern consumers’ values. “We’re passionate about helping the food industry make products that are better for people and the planet,” the team shares.
Their work with sustainable ingredients and clean-label formulations has made C&DAC a trusted partner for brands looking to meet the needs of today’s eco-conscious consumers.

Expanding Business Opportunities through SIAL Paris
Participating in SIAL Paris has opened new doors for C&DAC, offering exposure to potential clients and partners interested in their Puls’Eat ingredients.
“SIAL is an incredible platform to grow our business,” they say. By showcasing their unique offerings at this global food innovation event, C&DAC has gained valuable connections that will aid in their mission to expand their reach in the plant-based ingredient market.
The team expects their presence at SIAL to strengthen their business development efforts, particularly for Puls’Eat as they enter new markets.