Protein Chew Formulation Consulting

I have an existing high-protein chew in small-scale production and I need a seasoned food scientist to guide me through the next refinement cycle. The immediate mandate is product consulting that touches every stage of the chew’s life-cycle—from raw ingredients to the finished, FDA-compliant package. Texture is the first target. I want a chewy yet stable bite, so please be ready to fine-tune pectin gelling, confirm the optimal pH range, dial in Brix, and recommend filler systems that won’t sabotage protein quality or consumer perception. Cost matters just as much. My priority is trimming expenses tied to ingredients and the manufacturing process, plus any routine testing, without sacrificing shelf life or label claims. A clear path to lower-cost sourcing, smarter batching, and leaner QA protocols is essential. Regulatory rigour rounds out the brief. I need a full review of the current ingredient deck and process flow, a shelf-life protocol (including accelerated testing), guidance on any FDA-required analyses, and a nutrition facts/claims label that passes a compliance check. Deliverables: • Diagnostic report on current formula and process, highlighting texture variables, pH/Brix targets, and risk points • Cost-reduction matrix covering ingredients, manufacturing steps, and testing schedules • Reformulated bench-top prototype or detailed formulation ready for pilot scale • Shelf-life study plan with projected timelines to reach a 12-month ambient goal • Draft label with FDA compliance annotations and any required revisions • One follow-up session to walk through findings and next steps Acceptance criteria: recommendations must be data-backed, projected savings and texture outcomes clearly quantified, and the label review must cite the relevant CFR sections. If this is your wheelhouse, I’m ready to get started right away.

ID do Projeto: 40034407