Virginia Dare
Brooklyn, New York
Profile updated: March 13, 2026
Virginia Dare is a premium flavor company founded in 1923, making it one of the oldest flavor houses in the United States. Headquartered in Brooklyn, New York, the company offers over 250 flavors and extracts with a strong focus on natural and organic options. Virginia Dare's flavorists specialize in flavor creation, masking, and modulation for nutraceutical and supplement products with harsh functional ingredients. Their Taste Collaborations platform provides custom flavor development, product prototyping, and sensory evaluation specifically designed for wellness and nutrition applications. Virginia Dare maintains QAI-certified organic options across their portfolio.
Min. Order
Not publicly disclosed
Lead Time
Not publicly disclosed
Product Types
Liquid Flavors, Dry Flavors, Extracts (Vanilla, Tea, Coffee, Cocoa), Flavor Masking Systems, Organic Flavors
Capabilities
Custom Flavor Development, Flavor Masking & Modulation, Product Prototyping, Sensory Evaluation, Regulatory Guidance, Application Support (Supplements, Proteins, Beverages)
Dosage Forms
Certifications
0 of 2 certifications independently confirmed. What this means
Key Regulatory Concepts
Dietary supplement manufacturers must comply with 21 CFR Part 111 (Current Good Manufacturing Practice for dietary supplements). This includes requirements for personnel, facilities, equipment, production, laboratory operations, and record-keeping.
Review Notes
Brooklyn-based flavor house with over a century of operation; among the longest track records in this assessment. QAI organic and Kosher certifications are self-reported; specific certifying bodies for the Kosher certification are not identified. Flavor masking and modulation for supplement actives is a core capability.
Sources
- Virginia Dare Official Website(2026-03-13)
- Virginia Dare Flavors(2026-03-13)
- Nutraceuticals World - Virginia Dare Profile(2026-03-13)
- Nutraceutical Business Review - Virginia Dare 100 Years(2026-03-13)
Disclosures
- No material connection exists between Inventory Ready and this company
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