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.

At Food Research Lab, we specialize in translating evidence-based insights into actionable strategies for product development, ensuring that manufacturers can substantiate claims through robust clinical trials. Here’s how FRL can assist in clinical trials for fermented dairy and probiotic products aimed at cardiometabolic health:

How Food Research Lab Supports Clinical Trials for Fermented Dairy and Probiotic Products

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Key Findings

End-to-End Clinical Trial Management
- Design and Execution
  - Protocol Development:
    - FRL designs clinical trial protocols tailored to specific health claims, such as lipid reduction, T2D management, or cardiovascular health improvement.
  - Study Design Types:
    - Randomized Controlled Trials (RCTs).
    - Comparative studies for different delivery formats (e.g., dairy matrix vs. capsules).
- Recruitment and Monitoring
  - Identify suitable cohorts, such as individuals with hypercholesterolemia, diabetes, or obesity.
  - Continuous monitoring to ensure compliance and safety during the trials.
Claims Substantiation
- FRL helps validate functional health claims, such as:
  - - Reduction in CMD Risk Factors:
      Validate the efficacy of yogurt or fermented milk in reducing cardiovascular and metabolic syndrome risks.
  - Probiotic Delivery Formats: :
    Compare efficacy between probiotics in dairy matrices and supplements like capsules or powders.
Advanced Analytical Support
- Data Collection and Analysis
  - Measure key biomarkers:
    - Lipid profiles (e.g., LDL, HDL, triglycerides).
    - Anthropometric parameters (e.g., BMI, waist circumference).
    - Glycemic markers (e.g., fasting glucose, HbA1c).
  - Employ tools like GRADE and Cochrane Risk of Bias for quality assessment.
- Meta-Analysis Capabilities
  Conduct meta-analyses on trial outcomes to provide a comprehensive view of the product’s efficacy.
Regulatory Compliance
- Prepare detailed dossiers for regulatory approval based on trial outcomes.
- Ensure compliance with FSSAI, FDA, or EFSA standards for probiotics and dairy products.
Market and Consumer Insights
- Product Positioning
  - Help align products with market trends, such as targeting T2D management or cardiovascular health.
  - Provide scientific backing to educate consumers about health benefits.
- Marketing Collateral
  Generate evidence-based content, including graphs and infographics, to highlight product efficacy.
Customized Formulation Support
FRL offers support in integrating trial findings into market-ready formulations:
- - Develop functional fermented dairy products enriched with specific probiotics.
- Optimize delivery formats to enhance consumer appeal and efficacy.
Post-Trial Support
- Publish trial results in peer-reviewed journals to strengthen credibility.
- Support manufacturers in communicating findings to regulatory bodies and consumers.

Why Choose FRL?

Conclusion

By partnering with FRL, manufacturers can confidently navigate the clinical trial process, ensuring their products meet both scientific and regulatory standards while achieving a competitive edge in the market. Let us know how we can assist in bringing your product vision to life