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.

A systematic review conducted in 2014 emphasized that probiotics are generally safe for the general population, with most studies reporting minimal or no adverse effects. However, specific at-risk groups, such as critically ill patients, post-operative individuals, hospitalized patients, and those who are immunocompromised, may experience occasional adverse effects (AEs) [1].

Probiotic Safety: Evidence from Research Studies

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A systematic review conducted in 2014 emphasized that probiotics are generally safe for the general population, with most studies reporting minimal or no adverse effects. However, specific at-risk groups, such as critically ill patients, post-operative individuals, hospitalized patients, and those who are immunocompromised, may experience occasional adverse effects (AEs) [1].

Probiotic Safety in General Population

Probiotics are widely regarded as safe and well-tolerated, even at high doses, with no indications of toxicity [2,3,4].

Clinical studies spanning 2 weeks to 6 months consistently demonstrated their safety across varying dosages [5, 6].

Probiotics in Physically Active Individuals

Among studies on athletes and physically active individuals:
11 out of 41 studies specifically monitored AEs and supplementation tolerance.
These studies concluded that probiotics were generally well-tolerated.
One notable study involving 22 active individuals using a multi-strain probiotic reported mild gastrointestinal symptoms, such as flatulence and stomach rumbling during five instances[7].

Caution for At-Risk Groups

Individuals with severe health conditions such as acute pancreatitis, inflammatory bowel disease, liver disease, or HIV are advised to consult healthcare professionals before probiotic supplementation.

Storage and Dosage Considerations

The graph above illustrates the safety observations across varying study durations:

Key Takeaways

For General Consumers:
- Probiotics are generally safe and effective when used as directed.
- Ensure proper storage conditions to maintain product quality.
For Athletes and Active Individuals:
- Probiotics can improve gut health and overall well-being with minimal risk of AEs.
- Monitor individual tolerance to multi-strain products.
For At-Risk Groups:
- Probiotic use should be supervised by healthcare professionals to avoid complications.

This systematic review provides strong evidence for the safety and tolerability of probiotics across diverse populations, making them a reliable choice for digestive and immune health.