
R&D Support and Innovation
Our experienced team of Certified Culinary Scientists, Chefs and Food Technologists will partner with you to create new and delicious ingredient formulas for your perfect recipe. From there, our dedicated process team manages each successful launch.

Packaging Solutions
We have a wide range of packaging solutions to meet your requirements – from bags to cartons, supersaks. Our team of Packaging Engineers and Developers can help find the right packaging solution to meet your specific needs.

Commitment to Quality
Jack Hume founded Basic American Foods with a belief that integrity and taste were paramount. These beliefs continue to drive us today. We have an extensive technology team guiding our quality processes including quality and regulatory professionals, engineering, lean optimization and scheduling.

Sales and Customer Service
You’ll receive superior support from our internal teams. We’ll partner with you from your first inquiry to each delivery. We’re here to help identify the right products and deliver quick responses to your questions.
THE MARKETS WE SERVE

Snacking

Soups, Pates and Sauces

Baked goods and Breading/Coating

Pasta

Beef, Pork, Poultry, Seafood/ Surimi

Prepared Foods

Seasoning/ Spices

Pet Food
POTATOES
Flakes, Granules & Flour
For use in snacks, extrusion, prepared foods and viscosity modification
- Range of free starch
- Custom grinds
- Clean label, non-sulfite options
Pieces
For deli salads, snacking chips, soups, coating, fillings and texture modification
- Slices, dices, strips and bits
- Custom shapes and sizes
Shreds & Hashbrowns
Adds texture in prepared foods, soups/sauces or coatings
- Various sizes
- Extruded options
Agglomerations
For use in prepared foods and coatings
- Potato Pearls®, pieces and extrusions
- Range of shapes and sizes
- Flavored or unflavored
X-TRATOS®
A clean-label freshness solution for beef, poultry and pork applications
- Increase yield, reduce oxidation, improve appearance
- Non-GMO, gluten free
X-TEND®
Clean-label freshness solution for seafood/surimi applications
- Gel enhancer, enzyme inhibitor
- Non-GMO, gluten, soy, egg and sulfite free
PRECOOKED LEGUMES
Whole
For use in prepared foods and soup bases
- High percentage of unbroken beans
- Increases consistency and reduces labor
Extruded
For use in prepared foods, viscosity and texture enhancer
- Custom texture options including smooth/ chunky
- Can incorporate animal fats and oils for refried beans
Ground
Use in snacks, cereals, pastas
- Extra quick rehydration
- Increases consistency and reduces labor