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.

PepsiCo’s Starbucks drink recalled over potential metal presence

10 Oct

PepsiCo’s Starbucks drink recalled over potential metal fragment contamination

by Food Research Lab

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Products Recalled:

PepsiCo Inc. has issued a recall for its Starbucks Vanilla Espresso Triple Shot beverage 15-ounce sizes which were marketed in seven states of the U.S. The cold canned beverages are being removed from the shelves. Even though the recall was initiated on august 15, 2022, it was made public on the F.D.A. site on September 8 2022. The F.D.A. did not issue a full press statement, but an enforcement report is available on its website.

Problem: The recall was initiated due to possible contamination of foreign materials. A total of 221 cases containing 12 cans were recalled. Arizona, Arkansas, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Oklahoma, and Texas are among the seven states in which the recall was initiated. Despite its Starbucks branding, the product is supplied by PepsiCo Inc., a company that produces a variety of food, snack, and beverage products.

Scientific Evidence: Metal pieces ingestion might result in damage to the consumer. Dental injury, laceration of the mouth or throat, or laceration or perforation of the gut are all possible risks.

What does regulation clarify:

The F.D.A.’s Health Hazard Evaluation Board has recommended regulatory action against items containing metal pieces ranging in size from 0.3 inches (7 mm) to 1 inch (25 mm)
The Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (the FFD&C Act) forbid the interstate transportation of contaminated foods (21 U.S.C. 331).
Food containing foreign objects is deemed adulterated under the FFD&C Act (21 U.S.C 342). Section 555.425 of the F.D.A.’s “Compliance Policy Guide.” Furthermore, foreign objects smaller than 0.3 inches (7 mm) may cause trauma or significant harm to those in high-risk categories, such as babies, surgery patients, and the elderly.

How pepgra’s FRL can help

Numerous metal removal technologies are used, the most prevalent of which are magnetic separation and metal detection. The efficiency of this equipment is determined by the type of product, the installation site, and the maintenance. Well-planned and implemented maintenance, particularly with scheduled Magnetic Separator cleaning cycles, will guarantee that metal separation levels are maintained over time. We help you understand the technologies and maintain the quality through experts’ guidance on annual audits on such safety matters and choosing the materials of your requirement at the right cost.