Why Choose Food Research Lab's FRL as Your Food Product Development (FPD) Consultant and Partner?

There are several options in almost every product area in today’s market, and the difficulty is in coming up with unique items that stand out and connect with customers. Food Research Lab's Food Research Lab takes a holistic approach to creating food and beverage products. We define, demographically target, and build effective goods through a sequential process for category selection and comprehension. The client can visit the lab to learn the process. We offer unlimited rounds of revisions to ensure customer satisfaction. The final product prototype, along with the documentation process, including the video (through email), will be shipped to the client, and in case the client is not satisfied with the video, a food technology consultant will visit the place for the product demo at the client’s costs.

What are the different forms that you deliver the Food Product Formulations?

The food industry is witnessing a new form of consumption. Keeping that in mind, we can formulate the products in the form of ready-to-eat, ready-to-drink, ready-to-mix, ready-to-serve, and ready-to-cook food products. We use ingredients that offer an added value to the development and improve its indulgence and sustainability in terms of its functional ingredients, plant-based food dyes, and natural preservatives with a clean label.

What are the sectors Food Research Lab cover?

We cover a wide range of sectors such as soups, sauces and dips, chips, tortillas, dry beverage powder, plant-based products, masalas, puddings, instant mixes and many more.

How is sensory testing been carried out?

Our sensory examination leads to the precise formulation and recipe recommendations. We develop data-driven design models based on sensory research and customer insights. The fact-based design methodology used by Food Research Lab reduces risk and gives our clients market confidence while cutting development time in half. With our dedicated sensory lab facility, our team takes satisfaction in creating and optimizing successful products in the marketplace, generating a favourable return on investment, and developing brand advocates.

The approval of non-specified foods and food ingredients in India

Interesting News April 19, 2023

The approval of non-specified foods and food ingredients in India

In India, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has established a process for the approval of non-specified food and food ingredients. This process is known as the “Food Approval System” and applies to foods and food ingredients not covered under the Food Safety and Standards Act or its regulations.

Some types of non-specified food are:

Novel food/ Novel food ingredients
New additives
New technology, including enzymes

Food or its constituents that have been extracted from microorganisms [1]

Method for approval of non-specified food-

Under this system, a company or individual seeking approval for a non-specified food or ingredient must apply the FSSAI.
The application must include detailed information about the food or ingredient, including its composition, intended use, safety data, and other relevant information.
The FSSAI will review the application and may require additional information or testing before deciding.
If the FSSAI approves the non-specified food or ingredient, it will issue an approval certificate with specific conditions for its use. The certificate is valid for a specific period and may be subject to renewal or modification.
However, it is important to note that the FSSAI may revoke an approval certificate if it determines that the food or ingredient is no longer safe or suitable for its intended use [2].