Food Science Consultant


Chitra, our food science consultant, bridges the gap between initial plans and commercial applications, helping food companies transform technical challenges into market opportunities. Her hands-on approach ensures practical solutions that enhance product quality, safety, and profitability.

With over three decades of experience in both academia and industry, specializing in food chemistry, food microbiology, food safety, and food product development, Chitra offers the following comprehensive services:

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Specialized Consulting Services

o Problem-solving for complex formulation challenges

o Regulatory guideline implementation

o Analytical testing interpretation

o Shelf-life extension strategies

o And many more...


Product Development Advisory

o Concept-to-launch guidance

o Formula optimization

o Scale-up troubleshooting

o Clean label reformulation

o Innovative approaches to developing healthy products


Training & Education

o Customized workshops for R&D teams

o Food safety systems implementation

o Technical staff development

o HACCP and preventive controls training

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Food Science Consultant

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Food Microbiology: 

• Food-borne pathogens

• Food pathogen testing

   (FDA-BAM methods)

•Spoilage bacteria

• Food fermentation

• Preservation      techniques 

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Food Safety and Quality Assurance: 

• HACCP

• Genomic approaches for food safety

• Food safety & packaging

• Quality assurance systems development

• Food allergen management

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Food Testing and Analysis:

• Testing of finished products

• Microbiological analysis

• Shelf-life studies

• Sensory evaluation

• Chemical analysis

• Nutritional analysis

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Dairy Science: 

• Dairy starter cultures

• Lactic acid bacteria

• Beneficial microorganisms

• Fermented dairy products

• Dairy proteins and peptides

• Freeze drying and

  spray drying techniques

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Pharmaceutical Microbiology:

• Antimicrobial effectiveness testing

• Antimicrobial formulations

• Sterility testing

• Bacterial endotoxins

• Antibiotic potency

• Aseptic techniques

• Environmental monitoring

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Antimicrobials: 

• Food preservation

• Natural food preservatives

• Synergistic effects

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Product Development:

• Formulation optimization

• Shelf-life extension

• Ingredient interactions

• Functional ingredients

• Nutraceutical products

• Fermented products

• Food additives

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Regulatory Guidelines:

• FDA regulatory standards

• USDA guidelines

• EU regulations

•cGMP (Current Good Manufacturing Practices)

• GLP (Good Laboratory Practices)

• Biosafety and laboratory management

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Other Areas

• Project management

• Concept-to-market solutions

• Patent application writing

• Grant writing

• Budget management

• Scientific presentations

• Clinical studies

Industries Served

• Dairy products

• Baked goods

• Fermented foods

• Ready-to-eat meals

• Spice and herbal products

• Meat and seafood products

• Confectionery and snacks

• Specialty and functional foods

• Frozen foods

• Plant-based foods

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