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.

During the last few decades, there has been a notable increase in people opting for a healthier lifestyle, and veganism is one such way of living. The sedentary lifestyle, being physically inactive, has become a big contributor to alarming public health issues such as obesity, diabetes, and cardiovascular diseases. Chronic conditions remain a major contributor to morbidity and mortality across the globe. With ever-increasing prevalence comes demand for beverages that are functional in claiming health and well-being. Such beverages are fortified with nutrients and bioactive compounds as an easy means to target health needs. Functional beverages have been scientifically developed by The Food Research Lab using the latest fronts of nutrition and research for people suffering from chronic health conditions. [1]

Beverages for Chronic Disease: FRL's Evidence-Based Formulation Services

Interesting News . Feb 27, 2025

During the last few decades, there has been a notable increase in people opting for a healthier lifestyle, and veganism is one such way of living. The sedentary lifestyle, being physically inactive, has become a big contributor to alarming public health issues such as obesity, diabetes, and cardiovascular diseases. Chronic conditions remain a major contributor to morbidity and mortality across the globe. With ever-increasing prevalence comes demand for beverages that are functional in claiming health and well-being. Such beverages are fortified with nutrients and bioactive compounds as an easy means to target health needs. Functional beverages have been scientifically developed by The Food Research Lab using the latest fronts of nutrition and research for people suffering from chronic health conditions. [1]

Understanding Chronic Diseases and Nutritional Needs

Chronic conditions contribute to more than 50% of the total premature deaths and more than 90% of the annual healthcare expenditures. There is a wide variety of foods, nutrients, and beverages that individually or in combination will surely do a lot to positively influence general health outcomes. Data show that dietary patterns promoting nutrient-dense foods in adherence to dietary guidelines and emphasizing plant-based nutrition significantly reduce the risk of developing cardiovascular disease (CVD), type 2 diabetes, cancer, and all-cause mortality. [2]

1. Nutrition intervention in the management of chronic diseases

Proper nutrition plays an important l role in managing chronic diseases. Diet changes directly affect disease progression and improve health outcomes. Some examples are as follows:

Diabetes: Low glycemic index foods and beverages maintain good blood sugar control. Fiber, whole grains, and some phytonutrient foods may also help in better glycemic control.

Cardiovascular disease: Antioxidants and anti-inflammatories from fruits, vegetables, and some beverages such as green tea promote heart health and reduce cardiovascular incidents.

Obesity: Low calories, yet nutrient-rich functional beverages help in weight management through satiety and a decrease of energy intake. [3] [4]

2. Consumer Demand for Functional Beverages

The health consciousness of an individual citizen has developed into a functional drink. People want to drink something that crosses out thirst but at the same time provides health benefits. These are what beverage companies have started making innovative formulas with:

Probiotics and prebiotics for gut health.
Support of Omega-3 fatty acids to cardiovascular health.
Plant-based proteins for muscle preservation and recovery. [5]

Evidence-Based Formulation Services from FRL

The Food Research Lab provides formulation services for functional beverages used in the management of chronic diseases. The formulation is based on scientific evidence and regulatory compliance; thus, the claims can be both health and consumer defined.

1. Research and Development

It involves an extensive retrieval process to identify and substantiate the health benefits of envisaged ingredients in beverages. This includes:

Literature Reviews: Combines existing research into the identification of bioactive compounds and their action on chronic ailments.

Sourcing of Ingredients: Partnered with suppliers of pure, scientifically proven sauces to a formulation.

Emerging Scientific Evidence

1. Nutrigenomics and Personalized Nutrition

Cutting-edge advancements in nutrigenomics (the study of the effect of nutrients on gene expression) can now give proper evidence for developing personalized functional beverages. That is, beverages are being customized to specific genetic profiles to maximize health benefits by considering genetic predispositions to certain chronic diseases. FRL is leading the research on how certain substances might help pathways in the genes associated with chronic diseases. [6]

2. Bioavailability Improvements

For truly effective chronic disease management, bioavailability of bioactive compounds must have a say. Newer delivery systems, enabling enhanced nanoemulsion technology, maximize the effectiveness of these beverages. FRL works toward formulations for better solubility and absorption of these bioactive substances to achieve further beneficial effects on health. [7]

3. Issues Concerning Functional Ingredients and Emerging Trends

Ongoing research continues to point toward newly emerging functional ingredients for chronic disease management that can find application in beverages. Some of the most notable enhancements in the functional ingredients of chronic disease management on beverages are:

Adaptogens: These are natural compounds like ashwagandha and Rhodiola that are said to assist adaptation to stress and may also promote metabolic health.

Plant ingredients: The plant-ingredients such as turmeric (curcumin) and beetroot have come to be in the limelight due to their anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties; hence functional beverages in these cases appear to promote worthwhile consideration toward chronic disease management. [8] [9]

Conclusion

Functional beverages aimed at treating chronic ailments are an urgent need for the betterment of public health. The Food Research Lab supplies evidence-based formulation services, including but not limited to research, formulation optimization, safety and efficacy testing, and regulatory compliance. Using some of the latest scientific approaches such as nutrigenomics and bioavailability studies, FRL ensures its beverages convey therapeutic benefits to people suffering from chronic illness. While the functional beverage market will continue to develop, FRL will remain at the forefront, devoted to supporting the development of innovative products backed by science and bettering the health and wellness of consumers.