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State-of-the-art, consumer friendly herbal delivery formats with clinically evaluated effectiveness
We develop functional herbal oral and ingestible — from concept to market — using innovative delivery systems to maximize bioavailability, convenience, and desirability
Herbal Formulation & R&D with Pilot Manufacturing Support
Innovative Formats
Traditionally, herbal products have been created in forms of capsules, powders and liquid extract methods, but shifts in consumer lifestyles and the need for herbal wellness solutions that are convenient and portable have resulted in innovations in delivery systems. Next-Generation Herbal Delivery Systems optimize convenience, taste and acceptability of herbal actives while also making the pharmacokinetics of bioactive ingredients more favorable and often, enjoyable.
The delivery systems, such as oral strips, sprays, gummy bars, emulsions, melt-in-mouth granules, and straws, are designed to be portable, enjoyable, and effective systems that more easily fit into the daily lives of users. When combined with clinical research or evidence-based herbal actives, these systems appeal to consumers in personal wellness and the marketplace in functional foods/nutraceuticals.[1] [2]
Food Research Lab harnesses the ability of botanicals, pharmaceutical delivery technology, and the science of nutrition to make herbal products that are new, innovative, stable and consumer-friendly by keeping the actives active while being able to be included in a form that fits within the modern medicinal habit.
Scientific and R&D Approach
We utilize a science-based multidisciplinary approach to verify that innovative herbal formats are functional, safe, and ease-of-use.
Phytochemical Profiling & Standardization
HPLC, LC-MS, and TLC are used to confirm that effective levels of active compounds are consistent.
Formulation & Matrix Engineering
Oral strips, sprays, gummies, emulsions, and granules are designed for the maximum desired stability, taste, and release profile.
Organoleptic and Palatability Optimization
Use flavor systems and microencapsulation to mask bitterness to ensure pleasant taste and mouthfeel.
Physicochemical and Functional Testing
Assessing dissolution time, moisture content, particle size, and texture are performed for each format.
Bioavailability Improvement
Nano emulsions, liposomes, and solid dispersions are used to enhance absorption of herbal actives.
Shelf-Life and Stability Studies
Monitor quality of product under various conditions to keep potency, flavor, and texture.
Sensory and Compliance Trials
Consumer panels are used to assess taste, texture, and use for each target age group.
Regulatory and Nutrition Labeling
Ensuring claims and labeling, comply with FSSAI, AYUSH, FDA, EFSA.
Key Features
- Portable and Easy Use: Take oral strips, sprays, or straws with you anywhere and anytime, no water required and no preparation time.
- Better Taste: Natural flavors, sweeteners, and encapsulation methods allow us to hide the taste of bitter herbal actives in gummies, bars, and lozenges.
- Clever Functional Fortification: Botanicals combined with vitamins, minerals, adaptogens, probiotics, and electrolytes to help provide multi-functional health.
- Precision dosing and dose formats: Single-serve sticks, effervescent, granules, and melt-in-mouth systems allow for dosing that is precise and easy to consume.
- Improved Shelf-Life Systems: New technologies, low moisture matrices, Nano emulsions& barrier coated packaging that protect actives and preserve freshness.
- Botanical Verification: Checks for morphological, microscopy, and DNA barcoding confirmation are in place to ensure authenticity.
- Purity & Safety: We can conduct checks for heavy metals, pesticides, aflatoxins, etc., microbiological safety checks.
- Quality & Sustainability: If available, we recharge for organic, no GMO, fair trade, and products with full traceability.
- Customized Forms: Regardless of if the herbal ingredient is powdered, liquid, or microencapsulated active forms, we designed they all produce behavior in specific delivery formats.
- Regulatory Compliance: Developed in a GMP facility, and compliant with FSSAI, AYUSH, FDA and EFSA.
- Clean Label & Certification: Assistance for vegan, sugar-free, and allergen-free claims while providing Organic, Halal and Kosher certification.
- Market Ready: The ingredients we offer come with technical dossiers and labeling support and is market ready for domestic and international approvals and exports.
- Ashwagandha: An adaptogen often found in oral strips and granules that support energy balance and the body’s adaptation to stress.
- Tulsi (Holy Basil): Often found in sprays and straws, an important immune support that is also great for maintaining respiratory health.
- Turmeric: An ingredient found in gummies and emulsions; truely an anti-inflammatory agent with bio-enhanced absorption.
- Amla: Gives us vitamin C and is the perfect addition to effervescent tablets and gummies used for immune support.
- Ginger: Present in lozenges and sprays; it can support digestion and nausea.
- Green Tea Extract: Perfect for granules and effervescent products; it provides metabolism support, as well as antioxidants.
- Peppermint: A common in ingredient in gums and lozenges; provides digestive support along with flavor.
- Moringa: A nutrient dense botanical; found as gummy bars and powders; supports your daily nutrition.
- Elderberry: Technology developed for and common in syrups and gummies; used for immune support especially for seasonal illness/infections.
| Stage | Preferred Product Type | Targeted Benefits |
| Children | Straws, gummy bars | Immune function and growth support |
| Teens | Oral strips, sprays | Recovery from sports and increase focus |
| Adults | Emulsions, granules | Stress reduction, wellness |
| Seniors | Emulsions, melt-in-mouth | Supportive and easy to take |
| Women/Men Special | Customized formats | Hormonal balance and active lifestyle support. |
Targeted Product Formats
Oral Strips
Herbal Spray
Gummy Bars
Herbal Emulsions
Melt-in-Mouth Granules
Herbal Straws
Effervescent Tablets
Chewable Herbal Gums
FRL Service Scope for Herbal Topicals
| Service | Description |
| Ingredient Sourcing | Verified and standardized herbal actives that can be delivered as powders, liquid, and/or encapsulated forms. |
| Format Development | Gummies, strips, sprays, emulsions, granules, or straws designed to address and target their user. |
| Pilot Processing | Prototypes and test batches developed to check for flavor, texture, and stability. |
| Lab Testing | Dissolution, disintegration, stability, bioavailability and safety testing. |
| Packaging Solutions | Smart, protective, environmental packaging like sachets, straws, or blister packs. |
| Sensory Evaluation | Panels to check for taste, scent, mouthfeel and consumer acceptance. |
| Scale-Up & Manufacturing | GMP manufacture and bulk production to provide consistency and quality in batch. |
| Post-Launch Support | Support post-launch for ongoing QA, feedback and enhancements. |
Process flow
Consultation
Detail product idea, consumer profile, claims of health and wellness, delivery format (gummies, strips, sprays, etc.), and flavor profile.
Sourcing & Verification
Source authentic herbal actives using DNA barcoding and testing for purity while following sustainable and regulatory standards.
Formulation
Develop delivery matrices with optimized carriers to ensure stability, palatability, controlled release, and bioavailability.
4. Prototyping
Develop prototypes and complete sensory mapping (taste, texture, aroma) and make preliminary stability checks.
Pilot & Lab Testing
Work with us to conduct laboratory tests, including the formulation’s dissolution, disintegration, digestibility, shelf-life, and compatibility with supply chain partners.
Scale Up
Work with us to manufacture using Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) with batch consistency and regulatory status.
Post-Launch
Work with us to monitor feedback, along with claiming or consumer surveys, to determine if mycology or formulations need refinement for taste, compliance, or market fit.
Why Choose FRL
- Knowledge: In-depth understanding of herbal pharmacognosy, and advanced formulation technologies.
- Complete Solutions: Total approach service capability from extract to pack.
- Quality Control: A stringent, quality control system around safety, purity and efficacy.
- Regulatory compliance: FSSAI, AYUSH and WHO and pharmacopoeial benchmarks for compliance.
- Capabilities: State-of-the-art granulation, compression, encapsulation and testing laboratories.
- Focused on innovative delivery systems of active for better bioavailability such as, nanosizing, solid dispersions, or controlled release systems.
Let’s create something Innovative and Delicious together
Food Research Lab strives for excellence in new Food, Beverage and Nutraceutical Product Research and Development by offering cutting edge scientific analysis and expertise.
