Herbal Formulation & Product Development
Turning your Vision into a Reality
The global market of herbal nutraceuticals is set to hit USD 41.93 billion by 2025 and then rise to around USD 69.56 billion by 2032, with a CAGR of 7.5% from 2025 to 2032. This growth can be attributed to a variety of factors: consumer awareness of preventive healthcare; increasing prevalence of chronic lifestyle diseases; government action; regulatory developments; and an aging population turning towards natural, plant-based, and holistic health solutions.
Manufacturers including start-ups in herbal nutraceuticals, Ayurveda, Siddha, and Unani products are investing heavily in product and ingredient research, safety & efficacy validation, and regulatory navigation. As the market matures, businesses seek trusted partners for contract manufacturing, pilot-scale production, and regulatory dossier preparation to meet domestic and global compliance requirements.
At Food Research Lab, we address this growth with end-to-end solutions: from evidence-based herbal formulation development (using leaves, roots, fruits, vegetables, barks, flowers) to scalable manufacturing, stability testing, and regulatory documentation across nutraceuticals, functional foods & beverages, cosmeceuticals, and pet supplements.
What We Offer at FRL
FRL offers evidence-based herbal formulation development for a variety of sectors:
Food & Beverages
functional drinks, teas, powders
Nutraceuticals
capsules, powders, syrups
Cosmeceuticals
creams, serums, gels
Pet Supplements
functional powders, treats
Our Services Include:
Formulation development from herbal sources (leaves, roots, fruits, vegetables, barks, flowers)
Prototype formulation, sensory evaluation, and stability testing
Regulatory documentation & compliance with FSSAI, AYUSH, GRAS, EU, FDA, and WHO herbal guidelines.
Pilot-scale manufacturing and batch scale-up for commercialization.
Clinical Trial Support – design, coordination, and execution for efficacy validation.
Claims Substantiation – scientific documentation for functional & health benefit claims.
Sustainability & Traceability – ethical sourcing, organic/non-GMO certification, and full ingredient traceability.
Sourcing & Procurement – reliable supply of standardized raw botanicals and specialty ingredients.
Turnkey Solutions – complete concept-to-commercialization services, including branding & packaging guidance.
How We Do It – FRL Methodology
Botanical Sourcing
We source high-quality herbs and standardized plant extracts, ensuring efficacy, potency, safety, and batch-to-batch consistency.
Scientific Review
Conduct literature mapping, phytochemical analysis, and bioactivity validation to support the medicinal potential and functional benefits of each botanical.
Reverse Engineering
Analyze existing herbal or traditional medicine products for composition, active compounds, and formulation design. This supports benchmarking, quality enhancement, and scientifically validated alternatives.
Formulation Development
Create functional, traditional, or active-compound-based formulations in multiple delivery formats, targeting specific health benefits (immunity, longevity, gut health, stress, cognitive wellness).
Testing & Validation
All formulations undergo stability, safety, efficacy, palatability (where relevant), and shelf-life studies to ensure compliance and consumer safety.
Regulatory Compliance
Provide expertise across FSSAI, AYUSH, FDA Botanical Drug Guidance, EFSA/FEDIAF (EU), GRAS, and WHO frameworks, enabling regulatory confidence and smooth market entry.
Scale-Up & Commercialization
Convert laboratory formulations into pilot-scale and commercially ready products, ensuring consistent quality, manufacturability, and scalability.
Herbal Products – FRL Expertise Across Plant Parts
At Food Research Lab, we work with all parts of plants to create evidence-based herbal formulations that are scalable, compliant, and commercially ready. Our expertise covers:
Whole Plant
Application in functional beverages, whole-herbal powder, adaptogenic nutraceuticals, and integration into skin health and cognitive support cosmeceuticals.
Flowers
Application in herbal trees, antioxidant blends, liquid extracts, and use in cosmeceuticals, capsules, and well-being products
Fruits & Seeds
Incorporation into immune support syrups, fortified powders, functional foods, and development of metabolic health supplements and nutraceutical belnds.
Stems
Use in Ayurvedic tonics, herbal syrups, immune support capsules and batch scale up for holistic health formulations
Leaves
Extraction and standardization for tea, powders, syrups, topical cosmeceuticals, and functional beverages
Bark
Processing into standardized extracts, herbal syrups, and development of cardio metabolic and joint health nutraceuticals.
Roots & Rhizomes
Formulation of Adaptogenic capsules, functional powders, herbal beverages, and integration into stress, metabolic, and anti-inflammatory products lines
Delivery Formats We Develop
| Delivery Format | Examples |
| Oral Solid Dosage | Tablets, Capsules, Soft Gels, Gummies, Lozenges, Effervescent Tabs |
| Liquids & Syrups | Herbal Tonics, Drops, Functional Beverages, Shots |
| Powdered Forms | Nutritional Powders, Rehydration Mixes, Sachets, Instant Drink Mixes, Granules |
| Edible Formats | Herbal Candies (Soft & Hard), Chews, Jellies, Pastilles |
| Topical Applications | Herbal Creams, Gels, Lotions, Serums (for Cosmeceutical Use) |
| Innovative Delivery Systems | Oral Strips, Sprays, Gummy Bars, Emulsions, Melt-in-mouth Granules, Straws |
| Pet Supplements | – functional chews, powders, and natural remedies for animal health. |
| Ready-to-Drink (RTD) – herbal functional drinks, shots, and fortified beverages. ✔️ Ready-to-Eat (RTE) – herbal snacks, bars, fortified foods, and functional desserts. |
Herbal Formulation
Functional & Therapeutic Focus Areas
At Food Research Lab, our products are driven by therapeutic intent, based on a blend of traditional knowledge and scientific evidence. We develop herbal products in the following areas:
- Sourcing botanical ingredients (standardized extracts, whole herbs, etc.)
- Scientific review of literature and mapping of evidence
- Phytochemical analysis and efficacy validation
- Prototype formulation and sensory studies.
- Stability, safety, and shelf-life testing,
- Regulatory guidance (FSSAI, AYUSH, GRAS, EU, FDA)
- Pilot manufacturing and scale-up of batches
- Metabolic Health – blood sugar management, weight regulation, cholesterol support.
- Digestive Health – gut balance, detox blends, herbal laxatives, digestive tonics.
- Cardiac Health – herbal extracts for circulation, heart function, and blood pressure support.
- Joint & Bone Health – anti-inflammatory, mobility, and bone-strengthening formulations.
- Immune & Respiratory Support – herbal blends for immunity, lung health, and seasonal wellness.
- Cognitive & Stress Support – adaptogens, nootropics, and mood-balancing formulations.
- Hormonal Balance – PMS, menopause, and PCOS-support formulations.
- Reproductive Health – fertility-supportive herbal supplements.
- Pregnancy & Postpartum – safe, nutrient-dense herbal blends (AYUSH-aligned).
- Skin, Hair & Beauty – cosmeceutical products enriched with botanical actives.
- Bone & Muscle Health – calcium-rich and anti-inflammatory herbal solutions for long-term wellness.
- Energy & Vitality – herbal tonics, adaptogenic blends, and performance enhancers.
- Sleep & Relaxation – calming teas, herbal capsules, and natural sleep aids.
- Longevity & Healthy Ageing – antioxidant-rich herbal formulations.
- Detox & Cleanse – herbal teas, powders, and functional shots.
- Skin & Hair Care – anti-aging creams, serums, and natural beauty supplements.
- Pet Wellness – functional herbal supplements for animal health.
Why Choose FRL
With our multidisciplinary team of food technologists, herbal scientists, and product developers, Food Research Lab combines traditional knowledge with modern approaches. From developing an herbal functional drink to a nutraceutical gummy, our team considers the existing regulatory framework to ensure all formulations are based on science, and commercially focused.
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