Prova Gourmet is a French, family-owned business specialising in the production of sweet brown extracts, flavours, and vanilla.
The company was founded by Jacqueline and Marcel Acat and their partner Hugo Oller, who based their invention on a patent for the extraction of oil-soluble vanilla in Montreuil, Paris.
Daniel Acat, Jacqueline and Marcel Acat’s son, joined the business in 1963, innovating and growing the brand in France and abroad.
Employing over 300 people, Prova is now run by Muriel Acat, Daniel’s daughter, who gained Women’s Business Enterprise (WBE) certification in 2022.
Flavour fanatics
Prova Gourmet’s flavour experts have created a complete range of vanilla flavours - each with its own unique taste signature. Their ready-to-use vanilla beans, pastes, extracts and powders provide quality, consistency and ease of use for busy chefs. Prova Gourmet’s coffee unique extracts are made by taking the best selection of beans and extracting their very essence at the factory in the Loiret region of France.
Extraction experts
Diverse technological production tools differenciate Prova from its competition and give it its strength. Their innovative extraction techniques best capture the essence of raw
ingredients.
Caring for the planet and people
Prova Gourmet is committed to reducing its impact on the environment and preserving biodiversity by taking care and taking action for a better world. This is achieved through the sustainable management of its natural resources and the optimisation of the company’s production, transportation and consumption methods.
Why choose Prova Gourmet?
• Over 75 years of expertise
• One of the world’s leaders in the extraction of cocoa and vanilla
• Careful selection of the finest raw materials
• Women owned business
• Authentic single origin extracts
The Prova Gourmet range offer cost-effective and time-saving solutions for busy chefs, bakers, mixologists, ice cream makers and chocolatiers. The range includes vanilla beans, extracts, powders and pastes, along with a delicious selection of coffee extracts and caramel flavours.
