Why Choose Guires's FRL as Your Food Product Development (FPD) Consultant and Partner?

There are several options in almost every product area in today’s market, and the difficulty is in coming up with unique items that stand out and connect with customers. Guires Food Research Lab (FRL) takes a holistic approach to creating food and beverage products. We define, demographically target, and build effective goods through a sequential process for category selection and comprehension. The client can visit the lab to learn the process. We offer unlimited rounds of revisions to ensure customer satisfaction. The final product prototype, along with the documentation process, including the video (through email), will be shipped to the client, and in case the client is not satisfied with the video, a food technology consultant will visit the place for the product demo at the client’s costs.

What are the different forms that you deliver the Food Product Formulations?

The food industry is witnessing a new form of consumption. Keeping that in mind, we can formulate the products in the form of ready-to-eat, ready-to-drink, ready-to-mix, ready-to-serve, and ready-to-cook food products. We use ingredients that offer an added value to the development and improve its indulgence and sustainability in terms of its functional ingredients, plant-based food dyes, and natural preservatives with a clean label.

What are the sectors Food Research Lab cover?

We cover a wide range of sectors such as soups, sauces and dips, chips, tortillas, dry beverage powder, plant-based products, masalas, puddings, instant mixes and many more.

How is sensory testing been carried out?

Our sensory examination leads to the precise formulation and recipe recommendations. We develop data-driven design models based on sensory research and customer insights. The fact-based design methodology used by Guires reduces risk and gives our clients market confidence while cutting development time in half. With our dedicated sensory lab facility, our team takes satisfaction in creating and optimizing successful products in the marketplace, generating a favourable return on investment, and developing brand advocates.

The EU Regulations For Defining Botanicals

The EU Regulations defining botanicals (2)

14 Aug

The EU Regulations For Defining Botanicals

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In the European Union, botanicals (plant based products) can be classified as either medicines or food products, depending on their intended use and the claims made about them.

The distinction is made to ensure that consumers are provided with accurate information about the products they purchase and that they are safe for use.
According to EU regulations, a botanical is considered a medicine if it is presented as having properties for treating or preventing disease or if it is used to restore, correct, or modify physiological functions in humans. In this case, the botanical must undergo rigorous testing and clinical trials to demonstrate its safety, efficacy, and quality before it can be marketed as a medicine.
On the other hand, if a botanical is intended to be used as a food or food supplements and is not presented as having medicinal properties, it is classified as food products. In this case, the product must comply with food safety regulations and labelling requirements, and any health claims made must be substantiated by scientific evidence.

It is worth noting that the classification of botanicals as medicines or foods can be complex and may vary depending on the specific product and its intended use. Therefore, manufacturers and distributors must seek guidance and comply with relevant regulations to ensure their products are safe and accurately labelled [1].