Functional Food and Product Development Solutions for Low/No/Reduced Trans Fat Innovations

We develop organic or conventional based on the client's specifications and physiology. We source both plant and animal-based ingredients to formulate low-saturated food and nutraceutical products. Our procurement team from FRL FRL hunt for the latest innovations to identify best practices globally. For instance, Off-SAT is an ingredient that replaces saturated fat and retains the same sensory attributes, structure and shelf life as the standard formulation. Similarly, oils from high oleic soybean corps lower saturated fat by more than 40% and extend shelf life without the use of TBHQ. For instance, oleogels to replace trans fats and saturated fats has been a recent trend. Another proprietary product is Benexia ALA Powder, a micro-encapsulated chia oil rich in omega-3 alpha-linolenic acid (ALA) fatty acid that can improve the nutritional profile of the finished product.

We develop baked goods and confectionary products Bakery; Cookies & Candy; Dairy; Condiments, Oils & Salad Dressings; Cereal & Breakfast; Diet & Nutrition; Drinks; Frozen Food; Sauces, Spices and Seasonings; and Snacks with less or no saturated fat using the latest technology at the same time maintaining shelf life and an appealing appearance, texture and taste. Techniques such as plant breeding to reduce polyunsaturated fat and so increase oxidative stability, and fractionation and interesterification to provide greater firmness. However, our team of scientists ensure that our low saturated fat replacers possess high levels of omega-3 ALA fatty acids, are 100% plant-based, naturally free from trans fatty acids, have high solubility with low levels of fat oxidation, contain polyphenols, tocopherols, and phytosterols

FRL's scientists and formulation experts develop low-saturated fat claim products with varying dosages that have the capacity to modulate the sensory quality and stabilizing properties as well. Using natural and artificial sweeteners, we formulate cereals, baked goods, confectionery and dairy products. Our team formulates a product that meets the desired shelf life and water activity with a permutation combination of methods.

We can formulate the products in the form of ready-to-drink, ready-to-serve, ready-to-eat, ready-to-cook, ready-to-drink, ready-to-mix protein powders, meal replacement drinks, sports bars and formulations along with soft or hard gels, capsules, tablets, syrups, gummies, or sachets containing a concentrated source of minerals, vitamins, or botanical extracts.

FRL's scientists and formulation experts develop a highly functional strength product that provides the intended results. We adhere to the international guidelines and formulate our product to make the product high fibre, low or no sodium claim, low or no sugar claim, and low or no-fat (saturated fat) claims at the same time meet the dairy-free claim as well. Our formulation experts ensure that the end product would meet the required pH, dispersibility, efficacious dosage, shelf life, glycemic index, desired satiety, mouthfeel, flavour, odour and taste. Through years of expertise and knowledge, we bring in the right solutions that fit your requirements.

Any ingredient incorporated into the formulation needs to achieve its intended function in the human body at the same time, must adhere to safety guidelines. At FRL, we substantiate this from many different types of investigation, including secondary research for existing ingredients or, if it's novel, publishing the work in reputable, peer-reviewed journals. Data for this will be derived from chemical comparisons and analysis, activities (e.g., ORAC or oxygen radical absorbance activities), testing in animal models, genomic/gene expression studies, in vitro bioassays and, most compelling of all, human clinical testing. Through years of expertise and knowledge, we bring in the right solutions that fit your requirements.

We follow quality measures to ensure the products are safe from both the supplier and the buyer's perspectives. We carry out Marker Chemistry (e.g., HPLC, GC etc.), Microbiology tests (e.g., Pseudomonas, Salmonella, Escherichia Coli), heavy metal analysis (e.g., lead, arsenic, cadmium kept below the regulatory limits), Contamination (e.g., metal flakes from machinery), physical characteristics (e.g., powders for tablets must have low moisture content) and stability (e.g., the time for a product from initial production). We use compendium methods (USP and European Pharmacopeia) for an extensive validation process.

We follow a specific set of regulations that a product must adhere to. This includes manufacturing flow chart, solvents, quantitative ingredient lists, physical characteristics, GMO status, certifications, radiations, pesticide/chemical/ residue, contaminants, microbiology, allergens, animal derivation, and safety (Standard Material Safety Data Sheet – toxicity or clinical testing). We assist ensure to clear the ingredient supplier completes clearance through the target country’s regulatory agency prior to its inclusion in formulas. Through our years of experience, our team can speed up the acceptance and inclusion of new material. Our product development team complies with the Food, Drug and Cosmetics Act (FDA 2009), DSHEA and the Fair Packaging and Labeling Act (Federal Trade Commission 2011), safety and quality food and food supplements guidelines delineated by WHO and the United Nations Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO). Our team ensures to use only acceptable ingredients that are found in the International Nomenclature. We also adhere to the local country’s guidelines as per the client’s request, such as for the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare (MHLW), The Chinese Health Care Association (CHCA), China’s State Food and Drug Administration (SFDA) and FSSAI.