Who is PastryStar?

We are a family-owned bakery and pastry ingredient manufacturer specializing in high-quality, clean-label solutions for industrial, foodservice, and retail applications. Founded in 1986 and based in Laurel, MD, PastryStar blends authentic French pastry expertise with scalable production and technical support. 

Our ingredients are developed to meet the performance, consistency, and regulatory requirements of professional operations, including FDA standards and certifications such as Kosher, SQF, and clean-label compliance. Backed by an experienced R&D team, PastryStar partners with customers to develop custom formulations, plant-based alternatives, and innovative solutions aligned with market trends and operational needs. 

PastryStar delivers reliability, transparency, and quality, at scale. 

What makes PastryStar different? 

• Clean-Label Excellence 

Quality and transparency are at the heart of everything we do. Our pastry and bakery ingredients are crafted with carefully selected, natural raw materials and formulated without artificial additives or preservatives. Clean labels are not a trend for us, they are a standard. 

• Made in the USA 

All PastryStar products are proudly manufactured in the United States at our Maryland facility. This allows us to ensure consistent quality, reliable supply, faster lead times, and strict adherence to U.S. food safety and regulatory standards. 

• R&D Expertise Led by Pastry Chefs 

Innovation at PastryStar is driven by hands-on pastry expertise. Our in-house R&D team works closely with professional pastry chefs and food industry partner’s to develop custom formulations, optimize performance, and create innovative solutions. 

• Custom Product Specialists

PastryStar specializes in creating custom products. Whether it’s a one-of-a-kind flavor, a signature dessert concept, or a tailored adaptation of an existing product, if you can dream it, we can make it!