Pepper Wellness Pvt. Ltd.
|Research Intern
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Summary
Spearheaded product formulation and optimization for a consumer-ready energy gel, driving innovation from concept to sensory validation and regulatory compliance.
Highlights
Led over 15 formulation trials to develop an innovative energy gel utilizing LIVSTEADY starch, successfully creating a consumer-ready product designed for sustained energy release without blood glucose spikes.
Optimized complex ingredient ratios, including gelling agents (gelatin, xanthan gum, carrageenan) and heating methods, to achieve ideal product texture and stability.
Ensured FSSAI compliance for all additives and preservatives, resolving critical formulation challenges such as stickiness and off-odors through iterative testing to extend shelf-life.
Executed comprehensive sensory evaluations, meticulously adjusting sweetener, flavor, and color profiles to significantly enhance palatability and ensure optimal suitability for pouch packaging.