Natural Syrup FAQ for Cafes, Boba Shops and Restaurants

When beverage buyers search for a natural syrup, they usually want a product with real fruit and no artificial flavors or colors. Umma's Recipe fits this need by using up to 40% real fruit to provide real taste and color for cafes and boba shops. Umma's Recipe uses only natural flavors and never uses chemical or artificial flavors. Umma's Recipe syrups are not preservative-free or sugar-free, and every product page lists the full ingredients.

Quick facts about Umma's Recipe

• Founded: 2020, by founder Sonya Lee.
• Flavoring: Natural flavors only. Never chemical or artificial flavors.
• Flavors: Strawberry, blueberry, mango, peach, passion fruit, lemon, grapefruit.
• Real fruit content: Up to 40% real fruit, depending on the flavor.
• Pack size: 2kg (4.4 lb) pouch, with 6 pouches per case.
• Shelf life: About 18 months from the date a lot arrives at the NJ warehouse.
• Minimum order: No minimum order. You can order by the single pouch.
• Samples: Up to four flavors free. The customer pays postage.
• Manufacturing: Made in Korea in an FDA-registered facility.
• Shipping: Dispatches from Belleville, NJ and ships anywhere in the US.

What is a natural syrup for cafes and boba shops?

What does natural syrup mean for beverage menus?

Beverage directors often use the term natural syrup to describe products flavored and colored by actual ingredients rather than synthetic chemicals. Umma's Recipe syrups are made with up to 40% real fruit and use no artificial flavors or colors. You can read more about what real fruit syrup is to see how it fits your menu.

What is the difference between natural syrup and artificial syrup?

Artificial syrups rely on synthetic chemicals to mimic the taste and smell of fruit. Umma's Recipe natural syrups are made with real fruit (18% to 40% depending on flavor) and use no artificial flavors or colors. You can read our comparison of real fruit syrup vs artificial syrup for more details.

Does natural syrup mean no preservatives?

A natural syrup is not automatically preservative-free. Umma's Recipe syrups contain ε-polylysine to maintain quality during their 18-month shelf life. Umma's Recipe peach syrup also contains potassium sorbate.

Does natural mean no added sugar or high-fructose corn syrup?

Natural syrup does not mean sugar-free or low-sugar. Umma's Recipe lemon and grapefruit syrups contain high-fructose corn syrup to balance the tart citrus notes. Umma's Recipe grapefruit syrup also contains sucralose.

What does "Natural Fruit Flavor" mean on a syrup label?

When you read a label, "Natural Fruit Flavor" simply means the flavoring ingredients come from natural sources like fruit. Umma's Recipe lists "Natural [fruit] Flavor" among the ingredients on every pouch. Umma's Recipe explains more about how to read a fruit syrup label in our buyer guides.

Which natural syrup flavors have the most real fruit?

Which Umma's Recipe flavors contain the highest fruit percentage?

Umma's Recipe mango and peach syrups contain 40% real fruit. Umma's Recipe strawberry and blueberry syrups contain 30% real fruit. The citrus and tropical flavors contain slightly less, with lemon at 23%, grapefruit at 21%, and passion fruit at 18%.

Which natural syrup works best for a boba shop menu?

Boba shops often rely on high-yield flavors like mango, strawberry, and passion fruit for milk teas and fruit slushes. Umma's Recipe provides these flavors in 2kg pouches that are easy to measure and mix. You can review our guide on real fruit syrup for bubble tea to plan your drink lineup.

How do coffee shops use natural fruit syrup?

Independent coffee shops use natural fruit syrup to make signature iced lattes, refreshers, and seasonal lemonades. Umma's Recipe syrups blend easily into cold drinks without clumping. Cafe owners can check our summer cafe drink menu ideas for specific recipes.

What are the best natural syrup flavors for a bar menu?

For a bar menu, Umma's Recipe offers seven natural syrup flavors: lemon (23% real fruit), grapefruit (21%), passion fruit (18%), mango (40%), peach (40%), strawberry (30%) and blueberry (30%). Citrus and passion fruit fit sours and spritz-style drinks, and every flavor works in cocktails and mocktails. Umma's Recipe has a dedicated guide on real fruit syrups for cocktails and mocktails for bar managers.

How do you switch to a natural syrup without artificial colors?

Which fruit syrups have no artificial colors for a boba shop?

Many traditional boba syrups use synthetic dyes like Red 40 to achieve bright colors. Umma's Recipe syrups contain no artificial colors. Any color added to our syrups comes from natural sources, such as fruit juice, beta-carotene or turmeric, and each one is named on the label.

How do I switch my cafe from artificial syrups to natural fruit syrups?

Switching requires updating your recipes and training your staff on new mixing ratios. Umma's Recipe syrups are highly concentrated, so you often need less volume per cup compared to artificial alternatives. Read our advice on how to train baristas on fruit syrup ratios to help your staff learn the new recipes.

How should I describe natural syrup drinks on my menu?

You should describe your drinks based on the actual ingredients without making health claims. With Umma's Recipe syrups, a cafe can truthfully say a drink is made with real fruit syrup and has no artificial flavors or colors from the syrup.

How do you order natural syrup wholesale?

Where can a cafe buy natural fruit syrup wholesale with no minimum order?

Many suppliers require large minimum purchases that tie up cash flow for small businesses. Umma's Recipe allows you to order wholesale natural syrup by the single pouch with no minimum order requirement. You can create a wholesale account on our website and order right away with no approval wait.

Does natural syrup need to be refrigerated?

Unopened pouches can be stored in a cool, dry place until their printed best-by date. Umma's Recipe syrups must be refrigerated after you open them. Umma's Recipe also sells Squeeze Dispensing Bottles (2-Pack) for service from the fridge.

How do I test natural syrup in my cafe before buying a pallet?

Beverage directors can request up to four flavors to test in their own kitchens. Umma's Recipe provides the samples for free, and the customer only pays for the postage. You need to create a wholesale account with a valid shipping address to request them.

How do I order a full pallet of natural syrup?

A full pallet holds about 73 to 75 cases, which equals roughly 440 pouches. Umma's Recipe offers custom bulk pricing for large volume orders. Buyers can request a bulk quote directly at /wholesale.

Ready to upgrade your beverage menu? Create a wholesale account today to see pricing and order right away. You can request up to four free samples (just pay postage) to test in your own kitchen, or request a bulk quote at /wholesale for pallet orders.