Kad Bnei Darom — a company with over 50 years of experience in herb and vegetable processing — has launched a new line of frozen culinary herbs and condiments. Dubbed Cuca, this range comes in a soft, scoopable format that can be used directly from the freezer without defrosting.
Kad Bnei Darom's Cuca line includes six herb varieties such as cilantro, parsley, garlic, and onion, along with two spreads — sundried tomato and olive tapenade — that are traditionally sold refrigerated but now maintain their smooth texture and freshness through freezing without preservatives.
Kad Bnei Darom's patented technology for the frozen culinary herbs and condiments uses a plant-protein base combined with freezing-point lowering methods to achieve a creamy consistency without adding salt, sugar, or fat. The jars are designed to be returned to the freezer after each use.
Image Credit: Kad Bnei Darom
What Makes This Trend Stand Out
- Scoopable Frozen Herbs
- Soft freezer-stable herb formats reshape meal prep by bringing fresh-tasting aromatics into a no-thaw, low-waste format for everyday cooking.
- Clean-label Freezer Preservation
- Preservative-free frozen spreads create space for refrigerated products to migrate into longer-lasting formats without sacrificing texture or freshness cues.
- Plant-protein Texture Systems
- Protein-based formulation technology enables creamy frozen condiments without relying on salt, sugar, or fat, expanding clean-label possibilities in convenience foods.
Sectors Adopting This
- Frozen Foods
- The category gains premium relevance as traditionally fresh or refrigerated ingredients become convenient, portionable freezer staples for home kitchens.
- Condiments and Sauces
- Freezer-friendly tapenades, spreads, and aromatics introduce a new storage model that reduces spoilage while preserving sensory quality.
- Food Technology
- Patented freezing-point and texture-control systems signal advances in formulation platforms that can transform how perishable ingredients are packaged and consumed.
