Women’s Health

We formulate products focusing on calcium, iron, folate, zinc, and vitamins A and D using wholesome foods, fruits, vegetables, meat, and animal sources of food. B-vitamin deficiencies are also a concern among this group, especially vitamin B12, which is a problem now documented in several countries, particularly among those who do not eat meat and other animal products, such as Lacto-ovo vegetarians and those on restricted meat intakes for access, economic, and/or cultural reasons. To target this group population, Food Research Lab FRL partners with food manufacturing companies to develop products fortified with Vitamin B12. The deficiency of folate is also a concern due to the relation to neural tube defects. This can be prevented at intake of 400 µg daily through food, natural or fortification, of flour /or supplements. Our formulation experts ensure to achieve wholistic formulations such as carrot for vitamin A and vitamin C adequacy through oranges better sensory and shelf life.

Working women undergo various pressure both from work and family environments. Our formulation experts design food and beverage products or nutraceuticals for stress reduction, including the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis and sympathetic nervous system. Formation at Food Research Lab FRL incorporates a wide range of ingredients that has antidepressant, anti-fatigue and calming properties. This includes vitamin C, milk proteins, a number of herbal extracts (ginkgo biloba, ginseng, kava, valerian and lemon balm), and n-3 fatty acids that have demonstrated potential stress reactivity-lowering and mood-enhancing effects. We are also working on Para probiotics to target weak immunity and the elderly population. This is an “inactivated microbial cells (non-viable) to enhance the immunity, exhibit anti-inflammatory, antiproliferative and antioxidant properties and exert antagonistic effect against pathogens.

Food Research Lab's FRL formulation experts formulate a wide variety of supplements and sports foods/drinks targeting women involved in Sports. Our product ranges include isotonic drinks as replenishment of water; high carb, citric acids (Vitamins C and E, Carotenoids, Flavonoids, Carnosine, Anserine) for improvement of endurance and prevention of muscle/joint injuries or fatigue; protein, BCAA, Creatine, β-HMB to enhance muscle strength, vitamin C and E glutamine for prevention of a decrease in immunocompetence.

Food Research Lab's FRL formulation experts formulate products to alleviate depression, anxiety or stress in individuals predisposed to a mood disorder. We formulate products with prebiotics, probiotics, dietary fibre and omega-3-polyunsaturated fatty acids. We also consider Fructooligosaccharides and galactooligosaccharides while formulating the product.

We develop products that protect against colon and breast cancer, including calcium, vitamin D and dairy products. We develop products either extracting phytochemicals derived from dietary or medicinal plants and subsequently fortifying the whole foods or as a wholesome superfood concept or in the form of supplements. We comply with international guidelines for safety and quality to ensure that ingredients meet strict specifications. We follow processed by hot-fill-hold or retort processes, a conservative thermal process to aseptically processed and packed in plastic, which improve overall quality and convenience. The antioxidant and anti-inflammatory actions of nutraceuticals and plant ingredients play a significant role in capturing free radicals and reducing endothelial risk factors

The prevalence of chronic diseases such as diabetes, coronary heart disease, rheumatic heart disease, peripheral arterial disease, diabetes and cancer is high among women. This is due to inflammation-induced endothelial abnormalities and poor dietary habits along with unhealthy lifestyles. Phytochemicals, in general, are evidenced to improve human health as fresh plant products like fruits & vegetables, or at the other extreme as high value-added processed forms. We develop functional foods and beverages and nutraceuticals in the form of dietary supplements, herbals and nutrients. Our team has an experience in formulating products using ketogenic diets, whole grain components, phytoestrogens, peptides, hydrolysates, dairy foods, polyphenols (phenolic acids, flavonoids, stilbenes, lignans and polymeric lignans), prebiotics, probiotics, spices, dietary fibre, postbiotics, PUFA

We develop products using wholesome ingredients that are rich in vitamin D and zinc, omega 3, high fat, vitamin E, whole grains and complex carbohydrates, calcium and protein to meet the nutritional needs of men. We also adhere to the latest technology and processing method while at the same time maintaining shelf life and an appealing appearance, texture and taste. Food Research Lab's scientists and formulation experts develop products using natural ingredients or different treatment processing methods and technology based on the requirement. However, we ensure to deliver safe and quality products retaining the best possible natural ingredients during our processing method.

We can formulate the products in the form of ready-to-drink, ready-to-serve, ready-to-eat, ready-to-cook, ready-to-drink, ready-to-mix protein powders, meal replacement drinks, meal kits, low carbohydrate ingredients, sports bars and formulations along with powder form, puffed form, gummies, soft or hard gels, capsules, tablets, syrups, gummies, or sachets containing a concentrated source of minerals, vitamins, or botanical extracts. Our product formulation experts ensure to portray the foods as more enjoyable and riper through hedonic and palatability appeals.

Food Research Lab's scientists and formulation experts develop a highly functional strength product that provides the intended results. We synthesise analogues to enhance the efficacy of a promising nutraceutical or identify molecular targets of known nutraceuticals and look for synergistic effects on chemoprevention or chronic disease prevention by using two or more nutraceuticals or derivatives. We adhere to the international guidelines and formulate our product at the same time meet the dairy-free claim as well. Our formulation experts ensure that the end product would meet the required pH, dispersibility, efficacious dosage, shelf life, glycemic index, desired satiety, mouthfeel, flavour, odor and taste. Through years of expertise and knowledge, we bring in the right solutions that fit your requirements

Any ingredient incorporated into the formulation needs to achieve its intended function in the human body at the same time and must adhere to safety, product purity (i.e., clean label), and developmental appropriateness. At Food Research Lab, we substantiate this from many different types of investigation, including secondary research for existing ingredients or, if it's novel, publishing the work in reputable, peer-reviewed journals. Data for this will be derived from chemical comparisons and analysis, activities (e.g., ORAC or oxygen radical absorbance activities), testing in animal models, genomic/gene expression studies, in vitro bioassays and, most compelling of all, human clinical testing. Through years of expertise and knowledge, we bring in the right solutions that fit your requirements.

The viability of microorganisms varies depending on many conditions, such as the characteristics of the microorganism, the acidity degree of the product, the storage temperature, and the characteristics of the packaging materials used. We follow quality measures to ensure the products are safe from both the supplier and the buyer's perspectives. We carry out Marker Chemistry (e.g., HPLC, GC etc.), Microbiology tests (e.g., Pseudomonas, Salmonella, Escherichia Coli), heavy metal analysis (e.g., lead, arsenic, cadmium kept below the regulatory limits), Contamination (e.g., metal flakes from machinery), physical characteristics (e.g., powders for tablets must have low moisture content) and stability (e.g., the time for a product from initial production). We use compendium methods (USP and European Pharmacopeia) for an extensive validation process.

We follow a specific set of regulations that a product must adhere to. This includes manufacturing flow chart, solvents, quantitative ingredient lists, physical characteristics, GMO status, certifications, radiations, pesticide/chemical/ residue, contaminants, microbiology, allergens, animal derivation, and safety (Standard Material Safety Data Sheet – toxicity or clinical testing). We assist ensure to clear the ingredient supplier completes clearance through the target country’s regulatory agency prior to its inclusion in formulas. Through our years of experience, our team can speed up the acceptance and inclusion of new material. Our product development team complies with the Food, Drug and Cosmetics Act (FDA 2009), DSHEA and the Fair Packaging and Labeling Act (Federal Trade Commission 2011), safety and quality food and food supplements guidelines delineated by WHO and the United Nations Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO). Our team ensures to use only acceptable ingredients that are found in the International Nomenclature. We also adhere to the local country’s guidelines as per the client’s request, such as for the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare (MHLW), The Chinese Health Care Association (CHCA), China’s State Food and Drug Administration (SFDA) and FSSAI.