Beverage Formulation Services – Food Research Lab

In today’s health-focused world, beverages have evolved far beyond thirst-quenching. Consumers now seek drinks that deliver flavor, functionality, and wellness benefits—from immunity-boosting herbal tonics to plant-based protein smoothies. At Food Research Lab (FRL), we specialize in transforming beverage concepts into market-ready, science-backed products that resonate with today’s consumers.

Whether you're building a refreshing soft drink, a nutraceutical RTD, or a functional powder blend, FRL is your innovation partner—from ideation to launch.

From Concept to Commercial Beverage Success

At FRL, we help brands of all sizes—from ambitious startups to global companies—bring beverage ideas to life. Our custom beverage development services cover a wide range of product formats, including:

• Soft drinks and cold-pressed juices
• Nutrient-fortified functional beverages
• Superfood-based powdered drinks
• Herbal, probiotic, and adaptogenic blends

Each formulation is designed to align with your brand identity, target audience, nutritional claims, and regional regulations.

Where Science Meets Flavor

Creating a winning beverage requires both technical precision and sensory appeal. Our team uses food science, beverage technology, and real-world consumer insights to deliver balanced, stable, and flavorful formulations. Our R&D services include:

• pH control for optimal flavor and microbial safety
• Emulsification for smooth textures and clear beverages
• Flavor masking for herbal or fortified drinks
• Nutrient fortification with vitamins, minerals, or plant actives
• Sensory testing for flavor, mouthfeel, and aftertaste
• Shelf-life studies under real-world storage conditions

Whether it's a citrus-flavored electrolyte drink or a mellow herbal infusion, we ensure each sip meets your quality and wellness goals.

Functional Beverages for Modern Wellness

Consumers want more than hydration—they want benefits. FRL supports the development of functional drinks that meet rising demand in categories like:

• Vegan protein shakes and smoothies
• Ayurvedic and botanical tonics
• Probiotic and prebiotic drinks
• Immunity-boosting vitamin waters
• Detox and adaptogen-infused beverages
• Meal replacement beverages and functional shots

We focus on clean-label ingredients, ease of scaling, and regulatory compliance.

Better Ingredients for Better Beverages

Ingredient quality is key to product performance and consumer trust. That’s why FRL partners with certified suppliers for:

• Botanical extracts and superfoods
• Cold-pressed fruit & vegetable concentrates
• Clean-label sweeteners (stevia, monk fruit)
• Food-grade stabilizers and emulsifiers

For thicker beverages like protein smoothies, we also conduct rheology and viscosity testing to optimize texture and drinkability.

Pilot-Scale Production Support

Lab formulation is just the first step. FRL helps you bridge R&D and full-scale manufacturing with our pilot production capabilities, including:

• Ready-to-drink (RTD) simulation and prototyping
• Cold-fill and carbonation optimization
• Superfood reconstitution trials
• Wet and dry blending for powdered beverage formats

This ensures that your product maintains its taste, texture, and quality when scaled up for commercial production.

Regulatory Compliance You Can Count On

With complex ingredients come complex regulations. FRL supports full compliance with FSSAI, FDA, EFSA, and GCC regulations. Our services include:

• Nutritional and ingredient label development
• Functional claim substantiation
• Allergen and additive declarations
• Microbial testing and export documentation

We help ensure your beverage is safe, compliant, and export-ready—wherever your market may be.

Let’s collaborate to create the next big innovation in beverage health and wellness.

Next-Gen Functional Beverages We Formulate

At Food Research Lab, we stay ahead of the curve by formulating functional beverages that go beyond basic hydration. Our R&D services are tailored to support brands innovating in high-growth categories such as gut health, immunity, energy, clean-label refreshment, and functional indulgence.

Here’s how we help you innovate across today's most in-demand beverage types:

Dr Megan is a skilled Food scientist from India with 7 years of experience. Upon finishing touch of his PhD, he worked for numerous Fmcgs.