Are you looking to create cutting-edge nutraceuticals, functional foods, or nutritional products? Whether you’re a manufacturer or a startup, FRL offers expert guidance and advanced lab facilities to bring your vision to life. We help you develop innovative, functional products that meet both consumer demand and regulatory standards.
Speed up product development with Food Research Lab’s expertise in nutrition, nutraceuticals, and functional foods, supported by advanced labs for formulation, testing, and pilot production.
For nutraceutical and functional food brands, challenges include specialized formulation, regulatory compliance, ingredient quality, and scientific validation. Accurate formulation, functional ingredient sourcing, and meeting safety and efficacy standards are essential, with growing demand for transparency and proven health claims. Limited lab access and resources often slow progress, especially for startups.
FRL brings together food technologists, nutritionists, chemists, and regulatory experts to support your product from concept to market.
Our advanced labs enable the development, testing, and refinement of nutraceutical and functional food products.
We help you meet local and international compliance standards with expert regulatory guidance.
From ingredient sourcing to sensory testing and packaging, our services are tailored for both startups and established manufacturers.
We ensure your product delivers proven health benefits and meets consumer expectations.
Get expert advice on formulation, health claims, and ingredient functionality for your specific product needs.
Access our lab to perform efficacy testing, sensory analysis, and nutritional profiling, ensuring your product’s functionality.
Ensure your product meets regulatory requirements with FRL’s compliance guidance.
Receive expert advice on packaging, labeling, and design that aligns with your product's health claims.
Streamline your product development process with our efficient project timelines, expert team, and access to the right resources.
Get expert-led formulation, ingredient selection, and R&D support in our advanced lab—perfect for testing, developing, and refining your product.
| Package | Basic | Premium | Advanced |
| Duration | 3 Days (4-6 hours/day) | 4 Days (4-6 hours/day) | 5 Days (4-6 hours/day) |
| Expertise Provided | Food Technologists + Nutritionists | Food Technologists + Nutritionists | Food Technologists + Nutritionists + Chemists/Pharmacologists (if needed) |
| Lab Access | 4 hours per day | 6 hours per day | 6 hours per day |
| Equipment Access | Standard lab with functional food equipment | Advanced functional food & nutraceutical equipment | Full access to advanced equipment, including specialized nutraceutical tools |
| Raw Material Procurement | Client brings materials | Client brings materials / procurement assistance available (additional cost) | Full procurement assistance or sourcing available (additional cost) |
| Storage Facility | Limited storage (up to 1 day) | Storage for up to 3 days (including freezer) | Extended storage (up to 7 days, including freezer) |
| Sensory Testing | Basic sensory testing | Full sensory lab testing | Full sensory lab testing with detailed functional and nutritional analysis |
| Packaging Assistance | None | Standard packaging advice | Full packaging solutions and regulatory compliance advice |
| Photoshoot / Video | Basic photo documentation | Full video and photo documentation | Full video, photo documentation + advanced editing |
| SOP Provided | Simple SOP with video documentation | Detailed SOP with video documentation | Comprehensive SOP with video, nutritional details, and photoshoot |
| Consultation | 30-minute pre-planning consultation | 1-hour pre-planning consultation | Full consultation with ongoing feedback |
| Cost (INR) | ₹60,000 – ₹80,000 | ₹90,000 – ₹1,20,000 | ₹1,30,000 – ₹1,80,000 |
| Service | Details | Cost (INR) |
| Raw Material Procurement | Full sourcing of raw materials for the project (client-specific needs) | ₹20,000 – ₹35,000 |
| Extended Lab Time | Additional lab access beyond the package (per day) | ₹15,000 per additional 2 hours |
| Extended Storage | Storage for raw materials beyond package duration (up to 1 month) | ₹5,000 – ₹10,000 (per week) |
| Advanced Packaging Solutions | Customized packaging solutions including design, sourcing, and testing | ₹25,000 – ₹50,000 |
| Regulatory Compliance | Assistance with nutritional, functional, or nutraceutical regulatory approvals and documentation | ₹30,000 – ₹60,000 |
| Advanced Photoshoot & Video Editing | Professional photoshoot and video editing for marketing purposes | ₹30,000 – ₹50,000 |
Each package includes a pre-planning consultation where clients discuss raw material requirements, product specifications, and development plans. Clients can either bring their own raw materials or opt for FRL’s procurement service, available as a separate package. During the consultation, extended lab time, storage, and additional packaging or regulatory compliance services are also discussed.
Discuss your project goals, functional ingredients, health claims, and the development process with our experts.
Clients can either provide their ingredients or request FRL’s help in sourcing high-quality functional ingredients (available as an additional service).
Use our lab facilities for 4-6 hours per day (depending on the package) to formulate and refine your nutrition or functional food product.
Conduct Sensory Testing to ensure product appeal and efficacy testing to validate health claims.
Receive a detailed Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) along with video documentation for easy replication and scaling.
Fine-tune your product with real-time feedback and receive recommendations on packaging and labeling that comply with regulatory requirements.
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Our packages are customized based on the specific requirements of your project. We take into consideration factors such as:
Clients are responsible for providing raw materials. However, FRL offers assistance with sourcing high-quality functional ingredients as an additional service.
Each package includes 4-6 hours of lab time per day, depending on the package selected. Additional lab time can be purchased at an extra cost.
You can observe the output and results of the product development process, but the actual working process is confidential. You will receive real-time feedback and updates.
We offer sensory testing (taste, texture, appearance) and efficacy testing to validate health claims and nutritional functionality.
If you require more lab time than what is included in the package, you can extend the time at an additional cost. This can be arranged during the consultation.
Yes, we offer packaging and labeling advice as part of the premium and advanced packages. This includes ensuring that your packaging meets regulatory standards and supports your product’s health claims.
FRL provides guidance on the regulatory requirements for nutraceutical and functional food products, helping you achieve compliance with local and international standards. This service is included in premium and advanced packages or can be purchased as an additional service.
Yes, you can provide feedback based on the output and make adjustments during the lab sessions within the allocated time. Additional time or adjustments may require extra costs.
You will receive a detailed SOP (Standard Operating Procedure) and video documentation of the entire development process for future replication and scale-up.
Yes, storage is included in the package for the duration of the project. Extended storage can be arranged at an additional cost if required beyond the package timeline.
Yes, expert selection can be discussed during the consultation phase. Based on your project’s complexity and specific requirements, we will recommend the most suitable experts, and you will have the option to make a choice.
The project cost typically covers lab time, expert consultation, sensory and stability testing, ingredient sourcing (if requeProject costs will vary depending on the complexity of your product development needs. More complex projects, such as those involving multiple stages of testing, advanced formulations, or extensive regulatory compliance, will require more resources and expertise, which may increase the overall cost. During the initial consultation, we will assess your project and provide a detailed cost breakdown based on the specific requirements.sted), SOP creation, and documentation. Additional services such as extended lab time, advanced packaging solutions, and regulatory assistance may incur additional costs, which will be discussed during the consultation.
The project cost typically covers lab time, expert consultation, sensory and stability testing, ingredient sourcing (if requested), SOP creation, and documentation. Additional services such as extended lab time, advanced packaging solutions, and regulatory assistance may incur additional costs, which will be discussed during the consultation.
Our team follows a rigorous development and testing process to ensure that the final product meets your quality standards. This includes sensory testing, stability assessments, and, if required, functional efficacy testing. You will receive regular updates during the process, and final approval is always in your hands before the project is completed.
Our team follows a rigorous development and testing process to ensure that the final product meets your quality standards. This includes sensory testing, stability assessments, and, if required, functional efficacy testing. You will receive regular updates during the process, and final approval is always in your hands before the project is completed.
Yes, certain projects may require specialized testing (e.g., advanced nutritional analysis, microbiological testing, or functional efficacy studies) or the use of specialized equipment. These services are not included in the standard package and will be billed separately. We will inform you of any additional costs during the consultation phase.
certain projects may require specialized testing (e.g., advanced nutritional analysis, microbiological testing, or functional efficacy studies) or the use of specialized equipment. These services are not included in the standard package and will be billed separately. We will inform you of any additional costs during the consultation phase.
You will receive regular updates from the assigned expert throughout the project. Milestones, including formulation completion, testing results, and final documentation, will be shared with you. You can also communicate directly with the expert or project manager to discuss any concerns or feedback as the project progresses.
FRL focuses primarily on product development and initial testing. However, we can provide guidance on scaling up your product for large-scale manufacturing, including connections to co-packers and manufacturers that align with your product’s needs. Our team will also ensure that all the processes we develop are scalable and replicable for commercial production.
FRL focuses primarily on product development and initial testing. However, we can provide guidance on scaling up your product for large-scale manufacturing, including connections to co-packers and manufacturers that align with your product’s needs. Our team will also ensure that all the processes we develop are scalable and replicable for commercial production.
We can assist with obtaining additional certifications such as organic, vegan, or halal, depending on your product’s needs. These certifications require specialized processes and documentation, which may involve extra time and costs. We will provide you with a clear plan for obtaining the necessary certifications during the project consultation.
We can assist with obtaining additional certifications such as organic, vegan, or halal, depending on your product’s needs. These certifications require specialized processes and documentation, which may involve extra time and costs. We will provide you with a clear plan for obtaining the necessary certifications during the project consultation.
FRL focuses primarily on product development and initial testing. However, we can provide guidance on scaling up your product for large-scale manufacturing, including connections to co-packers and manufacturers that align with your product’s needs. Our team will also ensure that all the processes we develop are scalable and replicable for commercial production.
Food Research Lab strives for excellence in new Food, Beverage and Nutraceutical Product Research and Development by offering cutting edge scientific analysis and expertise.