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 (FRL) 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.

Importance of Assay of active compounds and markers in Herbal Products

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Importance of Assay of active compounds and markers in Herbal Products – Herbal Formulation

The following table summarizing the approach, variables, and importance of assay of active compounds and markers in herbal products:

Aspect	Description	Importance
Approach	Quantitative determination of markers or active constituents in herbal raw materials and final products.	Ensures consistency and quality throughout manufacturing processes. Provides an indication of activity, safety, and quality assurance.
Variables	- Markers/Active Compounds: Specific chemical constituents used as indicators of quality and potency (e.g., berberine in goldenseal).	- Helps in identifying and quantifying key components that contribute to medicinal efficacy.
	- Chemical Complexity: The diverse range of phytochemicals influencing overall plant activity and efficacy.	- Acknowledges the complexity of herbal medicines, ensuring comprehensive evaluation beyond individual compounds.
	- Quality Standards: Minimum levels or acceptable ranges of markers established by pharmacopoeias and regulatory bodies.	- Provides benchmarks for quality control and regulatory compliance.
Importance	- Activity and Safety: Indicates the potency and safety profile of herbal preparations based on identified markers.	- Supports efficacy claims and ensures safety for consumers.
	- Quality Assurance: Monitors consistency and purity from raw material sourcing through manufacturing to final product.	- Mitigates risks of adulteration and ensures adherence to defined quality standards.
	- In-process Control: Conducted at various stages of manufacturing (e.g., extraction, formulation) to maintain quality standards and optimize production efficiency.	- Facilitates adjustments during production to meet quality specifications and improve product yield.

Notes:

Approach: Focuses on quantitative assessment of specific markers or active compounds to ensure quality and efficacy.

Variables: Highlights the diversity and complexity of chemical constituents influencing herbal product quality.

Importance: Emphasizes the role of marker determination in supporting claims of efficacy, ensuring safety, and maintaining consistent quality throughout manufacturing.

The above table provides a concise overview of the methodology, variables, and importance associated with the assay of active compounds and markers in herbal products, essential for maintaining quality and meeting regulatory standards in the herbal medicine industry.