Science & Development
It all starts with a formula
Development turns a commercial idea into a viable formula: which actives, at what dosage, in which matrix and in which format.
Development and formulation
What makes a formula viable
Before manufacturing, we define what the product must do. Development translates a commercial objective into a viable formula: actives, dosage, matrix and format.
It can start from an idea, a functional objective, or an existing formula that needs to be technically adapted to a production process.
- Definition of the functional objective and product profile
- Ingredient selection and matrix compatibility
- Prototypes and adjustments to format, flavor or presentation
- Technical validation before scaling to production
Methodology
Six development stages
A structured process that reduces risk before investing in production.
Technical brief
We define the functional objective, audience, target format and product positioning.
Research
Review of active ingredients, technical references and concept viability.
Formulation
Formula proposal: actives, dosage, excipients and matrix compatibility.
Prototype
Physical sample to assess format, appearance and consumer experience.
Iteration
Adjustments to flavor, texture, size or presentation until the objective is met.
Validation
Technical and commercial approval of the prototype before scaling to production.
Science applied to development
A formula is not a list of ingredients
Development evaluates the formula from its technical and manufacturing viability, not only from the concept. The same combination of actives can work on paper and still not be producible consistently.
That is why scientific knowledge informs every decision: which ingredients, in what proportion, in which matrix and under what conditions the product stays stable and can be manufactured repeatably.
- 01
Ingredient selection
Origin, quality and function of every component in the formula.
- 02
Compatibility between components
Interactions between actives, excipients and matrix.
- 03
Concentration per serving
Amount of each component in the declared serving.
- 04
Stability
How the product behaves over its intended shelf life.
- 05
Physicochemical characteristics
Properties that determine appearance, texture and performance.
- 06
Manufacturing viability
Whether the formula can be produced consistently in the plant.
- 07
Final presentation
Format, packaging and experience of the finished product.
Raw materials
What we work with
Every project defines its own inputs. These are the raw material families we can work with, subject to technical review and availability.
- Proteins
- Amino acids
- Fibers
- Botanical extracts
- Vitamins
- Minerals
- Functional ingredients
- Phytonutrients
- Prebiotics
- Probiotics
- Other nutraceutical components
Where we stand
We are not only a manufacturer. We are part of the development.
We do not limit ourselves to manufacturing a formula provided by the client. Our team has the technical capability to develop it, evaluate it, optimize it and take it from concept to an industrially viable finished product.
Two routes
From scratch or from an existing formula
If the project starts from a concept, we build the complete formula based on the functional objective.
If a formula already exists, we assess it technically and adapt it to the corresponding format and manufacturing process.
- Full development: concept, actives, dosage and format
- Technical adaptation of client-owned formulas
- Compatibility review between ingredients and matrix
- Definition of the most suitable format for the product
Note on technical information
Details on analytical equipment, stability testing, development lead times and regulatory scope are shared during the technical review of each project.
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