Improve what exists
Reformulation and troubleshooting
Sometimes the product already exists but something isn't right. It separates on the shelf, the texture drifts, the flavor fades, or the cost or ingredient list needs to come down. I work out why, then change the formulation or process to fix it.
Common problems
What I help fix
- Separation and sedimentationLayers forming, fat rising or particles settling during storage.
- Texture driftThickening, gelling or liquid weeping out over shelf life.
- Flavor and color fadeProducts that taste or look different a few weeks in.
- Off-notesFlavors or mouthfeel from functional ingredients that need masking or rebalancing.
- Sugar and cost reductionLess sugar or a lower formula cost without losing what customers like.
- Shorter ingredient listsReplacing or reducing stabilizers and emulsifiers customers don't recognize.
Approach
Find the cause, then fix it
Every change has trade-offs in texture, stability, taste or cost. I lay those out before you decide.
- Root-cause assessment. Why it's happening, based on your formula, process and storage conditions.
- Options worth testing. Ingredient and process changes, with the reasoning and the label and cost impact of each.
- Designed trials. Often a designed experiment, so each trial round answers more than one question.
- Updated formulation and process. Ready for a trial at your plant or co-packer.
Have one specific problem rather than a full project? A Founder consult is a 30-minute call (₹2,999) for focused answers.
FAQ
Questions about this work
Will you sign an NDA?
Yes. I sign an NDA before you share any recipe, formula or confidential detail. If you need to share confidential information on the first call, we can sign one before it.
Can you work with my co-packer or manufacturer?
Yes. Trials can run at your co-packer or plant. I write the batch formula and process instructions, supervise trials over video and review the results with you.
Do you have your own lab?
No. I do bench and kitchen-level development myself. Pilot runs, analytical testing and shelf-life testing happen at your facility, a co-packer, a rented pilot plant or an accredited lab, at your cost. I'll tell you upfront which parts of your project need which.
Talk through your project
Start with a free 30-minute discovery call. After the call, I send you a written proposal scoped to your project.