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Pioneering Research & Innovation

At FOV, research and development are at the heart of what we do. Our advanced laboratories, equipped with the latest technologies, allow us to create and perfect food products on a pilot scale.

Through our advanced Food Innovation Laboratory, we provide a complete solution for food innovation, taking ideas from testing all the way to scalable production. We help clients turn their concepts into high-quality, market-ready products. From shelf-life studies and texture analysis to microbiological testing, we ensure every product meets top-quality standards and performs at its best.

OUR SERVICES IN RESEARCH & INNOVATION

Comprehensive Rheological Testing

We perform detailed testing to check how food behaves, using advanced tools like Texture Analyzers and Viscosity Meters. These tools help us measure important qualities like texture, thickness, elasticity, firmness, and how the food feels in the mouth. This testing helps us understand how food changes from raw ingredients to finished products, ensuring they meet top quality standards. It also helps us choose the right equipment for production.

Pilot-Scale Processing

We offer advanced pilot-scale processing to test and perfect products before full-scale production. Using equipment like vacuum and pressure cookers, freeze dryers, and systems for evaporation, extraction, and digestion, we replicate real-world cooking methods such as frying, steaming, microwave cooking, and extrusion. This helps us fine-tune and stabilize each product, ensuring that creative ideas can smoothly transition from concept to large-scale production while maintaining consistent quality.

Chemical Analysis lab

Our Chemical Analysis lab ensures products are nutritious and safe. Using advanced tools like FTIR, Gas Chromatography, HPLC, and water activity analyzers, we test for moisture, fat, protein, and ash content, and check for harmful contaminants like aflatoxins and heavy metals. These detailed tests help us understand product composition and ensure every product meets strict safety and quality standards.

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Equipment Selection and Specification

Beyond standardization, we help clients choose the right equipment for their unique needs. Our experts provide detailed recommendations to ensure the equipment is compatible, functional, and efficient. We also define exact specifications, helping clients invest in solutions that perfectly match their production goals.

Equipment Parameter Standardization

The insights from our tests on texture, processing, and chemical properties help us set precise equipment parameters. By standardizing these settings for every cooking and processing step, we ensure consistent and scalable production. This guarantees that every batch, no matter the size, meets the same high standards of quality and safety.

Alternative Processing Technologies

With our expertise, we explore new processing methods to create innovative food products. By rethinking traditional techniques, we develop unique textures, flavors, and nutritional qualities that set fresh trends in the food industry.

Nano-Particle Generation Lab

An exciting new addition to our lab is Nano-Particle Generation Lab. This cutting-edge addition will let us work at the nano level, unlocking new possibilities for creating unique product formulations and enhancing nutrient delivery systems.

Product Development & Mechanization

We support Product Development and Automation by providing expert guidance on creating new products and customizing equipment automation. We also define exact specifications for manufacturing equipment to ensure it’s perfectly designed for compatibility, efficiency, and productivity.

Process Parameter Quantification

We use Process Parameter Quantification to help clients select and set up equipment efficiently. This ensures smoother production processes that maximize both quality and output.

Shelf-Life Studies

Our Shelf-Life Studies help clients ensure their products stay safe, tasty, and appealing over time. We test food stability to guarantee quality and freshness throughout the entire shelf life.