From simple beginnings as a niche market diabetic solution, Supa-lite has evolved into a nationally recognized healthy alternative for low sugar diets in the catering industry.
In the initial development of the range, several key factors historically relevant to the diabetic products needed to be considered:
- Traditional diabetic products had a pronounced sweetener aftertaste and were therefore not acceptable for regular diets
- Diabetic products were also far more expensive per portion than sugar-based, making them unsuitable for general menu applications
- Very simply, if it doesn’t taste good and costs more, why would our catering customers consider a low sugar product as a healthy alternative suitable for all diets
With this in mind, the initial offering of our supa-lite jelly and custard was launched in 2013. Initially customers focused on the lines as suitable for diabetic menu applications only, but this has gradually developed into “one product for all menu requirements.”
Supa-lite’s higher yields and where required batch packaging makes it a healthy and cost-effective alternative to standard sugar-based products in the catering industry.
A prime example of this is Supa-lite jelly, when compared to sugar-based jellies. We have based the costing comparison on our standard Imperial jelly, which as consistent in yield and pricing with other jelly brands available.
Example
- Imperial Jelly – Yield 1:5 cost/kg R87 = R17.43/Lt (R1.74/100ml)
- Supa-lite Jelly- Yield 1:40 cost/kg R297= R7.43/Lt (R0.74/100ml)
Supa-lite Jelly can be served for all regular and special diets, one jelly for all at a saving of R1.00 per 100ml serving!
The Supa-lite range has been expanded to include:
- JELLY– Orange; Pineapple; Greengage; Raspberry
- CUSTARD
- SPONGE PUDDING BASE
- MOUSSE– Chocolate; Strawberry; White chocolate
- BRAN MUFFIN MIX
- POWDERED SOFT DRINK AND ICE TEA– (Suitable for Low Cal diets)
- HOT CHOCOLATE– To launch early 2026
Refer to our Healthcare recipe link for some great recipe ideas.
Watch this space for more developments with this amazing product range in 2026