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FORMULATING CHECKLIST
This formulating checklist is designed to help you formulate better and faster. It includes some key information
that is helpful to know about your product early in the formulating process. Don't worry if you don't have every
answer, we are here to help you along the way.
WHAT FUNCTIONALITY ARE YOU
SEEKING? CHECK ALL THAT APPLY.
Binding
Texture enhancement
Film forming
Viscosity (thicken)
Freeze/thaw stability
Mouth feel enhancement (creaminess)
Emulsification
Bulking
Water migration control
Sugar reduction
Even suspension of particulates
Sweetness
Flavor enhancement
Flavor modulation
Color enhancement or addition
Add protein or alternative protein
Other (describe):
WHAT LABEL CLAIMS ARE YOU LOOKING
TO MEET? CHECK ALL THAT APPLY.
Vegan
Plant-based
Egg-free
Dairy-free
Non-GMO
Non-GMO Project Verified
Reduced fat
Keto
Halal
Kosher
Protein enriched/fortified
Gluten-free
Reduced/Low/No Sugar
Low-Calorie
Chemically Unmodified
Light
Organic (100% Organic or Organic Compliant)
WHAT DO YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT
YOUR PRODUCT?
What is the Brix (total solids level)?
What is the pH?
What are your targeted storage solutions?
What is your desired shelf-life
Is there a heating step?
What are the processing parameters?
High shear mixing
Homogenization
UHT
HTST
Extrustion
Retort
Cold process
Other (describe):
If protein is needed, what level are you
targeting? Are you interested in a flour,
concentrate or isolate?
If reducing sugar, what percent sugar
reduction are you targeting?
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