Culinary solutions for professional chefs
About Us
Effluves & Quintessence® has built its reputation by delivering refined culinary essentials designed specifically for food professionals who refuse to compromise on flavour or consistency.
Since its founding in 2010, the company has combined industrial efficiency with true artisanal discipline, creating premium glaces, broths, stocks, and sauces that meet the demanding standards of chefs, restaurateurs, and hoteliers. Rooted in a deep passion for authentic cuisine, every product reflects a careful balance between tradition and innovation, ensuring reliable results in the most demanding kitchen environments.
Driven by the vision of founding chef Jean Durand, whose culinary journey began in 1979 and was shaped through extensive immersion in French gastronomy, Effluves & Quintessence® continues to raise the bar for concentrated flavour solutions in North America. The company’s mission remains clear: simplify kitchen operations while preserving the integrity of traditional craftsmanship.
Through rigorous quality controls, SQF-certified production, and thoughtfully selected natural ingredients, Effluves & Quintessence® empowers food professionals to deliver memorable culinary experiences with confidence, efficiency, and uncompromising taste.
From Our Collection
Chicken broth stands out for its great richness, the result of a reduction process that gives it a remarkable concentration of flavours.
Demi-glace holds a central place in French gastronomy as a classic mother sauce.
