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Nutraceutical

From bioactive discovery and probiotics to formulation, bioavailability, safety testing and regulatory support for supplements and functional ingredients.

01

Nutraceutical ingredient research and development

  • Identification of bioactive compounds from plants, algae, fungi, and other biological sources
  • Screening of functional ingredients
  • Identification of vitamins, antioxidants, polyphenols, and peptides
  • Ingredient characterization and standardization
  • Research into bioactive compounds and their potential nutritional functions
02

Probiotic and prebiotic development

  • Probiotic strain isolation and identification
  • Strain characterization and screening
  • Probiotic culture development and propagation
  • Viability and stability testing
  • Prebiotic ingredient evaluation
  • Synbiotic formulation support (probiotics combined with prebiotics)
  • Microencapsulation of probiotic cultures
03

Fermentation and microbial biotechnology

  • Microbial fermentation process development
  • Production of enzymes, organic acids, amino acids, and microbial metabolites
  • Fermentation optimization and scale-up
  • Biomass production
  • Recovery and purification of fermentation products
  • Process yield and consistency improvement
04

Botanical extraction and phytochemical services

  • Plant extraction and purification
  • Phytochemical profiling
  • Standardization of herbal extracts
  • Extraction process optimization
  • Identification of active plant constituents
  • Residual solvent and contaminant testing
  • Batch-to-batch consistency testing
05

Nutraceutical ingredient testing and analytical services

  • Vitamin and mineral content analysis
  • Amino acid and protein analysis
  • Fatty acid and omega-3 analysis
  • Active compound quantification using HPLC and other analytical techniques
  • Antioxidant activity assays
  • Ingredient identity and purity testing
  • Detection of adulterants
06

Microbiological testing and product safety

  • Total microbial count (TMC) testing
  • Yeast and mold testing
  • Testing for foodborne pathogens
  • Probiotic count and viable cell testing
  • Microbial contamination investigation
  • Water quality testing for manufacturing facilities
  • Microbiological shelf-life studies
07

Nutraceutical formulation and product development

  • Development of capsules, tablets, powders, and sachets
  • Gummies and functional beverage formulation
  • Ingredient compatibility studies
  • Solubility and dispersibility improvement
  • Taste masking and sensory optimization
  • Formulation optimization for stability
  • Prototype development and pilot batches
08

Bioavailability and bioaccessibility studies

  • In-vitro digestion studies
  • Ingredient dissolution and release testing
  • Liposomal and other encapsulation technology development
  • Evaluation of ingredient stability during simulated digestion
  • Comparative evaluation of ingredient delivery systems
  • Bioaccessibility evaluation of vitamins, minerals, and plant compounds
09

Stability and shelf-life testing

  • Accelerated and real-time stability studies
  • Vitamin degradation analysis
  • Probiotic viability monitoring during storage
  • Moisture and water activity testing
  • Oxidation testing for oils and omega-3 ingredients
  • Packaging compatibility studies
  • Shelf-life assessment under different storage conditions
10

Enzyme biotechnology for nutraceuticals

  • Production and sourcing of food-grade enzymes
  • Enzyme-assisted extraction of plant ingredients
  • Enzymatic hydrolysis of proteins into peptides
  • Enzyme-assisted processing of functional ingredients
  • Enzyme activity and stability testing
11

Nutritional and functional ingredient development

  • Production of microbial or fermentation-derived vitamins
  • Development of amino acids and nutritional peptides
  • Microalgae cultivation for nutritional ingredients
  • Development of omega-3-rich algal oils
  • Production of microbial enzymes and functional metabolites
  • Development of fermented plant-based ingredients
  • Ingredient optimization for nutritional applications
12

Quality assurance and regulatory compliance

  • Raw material and finished product quality assessment
  • Supplier qualification and ingredient traceability
  • GMP and food safety system implementation support
  • HACCP documentation and risk assessment
  • Product specification development
  • Regulatory documentation and technical dossier preparation
  • Support for applicable FSSAI requirements in India
  • Label and ingredient compliance review
13

Contaminant and adulteration testing

  • Heavy metal testing, including lead, arsenic, cadmium, and mercury
  • Pesticide residue testing
  • Mycotoxin analysis
  • Residual solvent analysis
  • Screening for pharmaceutical adulterants in supplements
  • Testing for undeclared ingredients
  • Allergen testing where relevant
14

Clinical research and health-benefit substantiation

  • Statistical analysis of nutrition research data
  • Scientific literature reviews
  • Evidence assessment for proposed nutritional and health claims

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