Beverage formulation is an intricate process that requires a team of highly skilled technicians. With many processing variables and ingredients to consider, formulating unique and relevant beverages is where art and science intersect. A beverage formulation can consist of a blend of flavors, sweeteners, acidifiers, emulsifiers, colors, nutraceuticals, botanicals, preservatives and other types of beverage ingredients. Beverage flavors can be very volatile and it is important to understand how they will react in different bases. Nutraceuticals, which are now a very important part of beverage formulation, are also very unstable if used incorrectly, making it important to know how they will react to other ingredients. Making sure the shelf life is sufficient to sustain a profitable supply chain is also a very yet another important factor.

Creative

The drink formulation process begins with a creative session outlining the specifications of the drink. The first version of drink formulation ships as soon as feasible (ideally within days). This process may take multiple iterations, but by providing accurate information and feedback, the beverage scientist can accelerate this timeline.

Beverage formulation categories include areas:
• Energy drinks
• Functional beverages
• Enhanced waters
• Juice based products
• Carbonated soft drinks
• Energy shots
• Cocktail mixers
• Malt beverages
• Dairy based beverages
• Coffee & Tea
• Powered supplement mixes
• Popular ethnic drinks formulas

Taste

Taste is a very subjective and elusive quality. However, there are also more objective and measurable attributes to a beverage. Substantiation is necessary for a product to make a claim (for example, if it claims to be vitamin enriched, the product must be able to prove it.) Nutritional analysis and labeling must be clear, and should provide other information such as whether a product is kosher, or if it contains any allergens.

Shelf Stabilitys