Chocolate-Nut Spread Production Consultation
Budget: $750 – $1,500 USD
Consultant Needed — Recipe Fine-Tuning & Turn-Key Chocolate-Nut Spread Production Line (China Sourcing)
1. Project Background
Project Owner: Mohammad Monir — Muscat, Oman
Premium “chocolate-nut” spreads (pure nut butters + high-grade chocolates) with zero palm oil, artificial flavours or other additives; target viscosity: Nutella-like.
Draft recipes and a preliminary equipment list (from grinding/refining to labelling) are ready.
All core machinery will be sourced from Chinese manufacturers to minimise cost and lead-time.
Maximum project duration: 5 weeks, start to finish.
2. Project Objectives
Optimise & finalise eight recipes (flavour, texture, sweetness, moisture).
Validate & lock the full equipment list, select exact Chinese models, and manage sourcing through to factory-ready status.
Deliver a factory layout, HACCP plan, and SOPs for production and premium glass-jar packaging.
3. Scope of Work
Phase A — Recipe Optimisation (Weeks 1-2)
Review formulas, adjust to ideal viscosity & taste.
Define particle size (≤ 25 µm) and parameters for grinding, mixing, homogenising, tempering.
Provide Technical Data Sheets (TDS) & draft nutrition panels.
Phase B — Equipment & Sourcing (Weeks 2-3)
Confirm line balance (~1.5 t/shift).
Supply three qualified Chinese suppliers per machine:
Ball-mill / Refiner
Heated Paste Mixer
High-Pressure Homogeniser
Tempering / Conche Unit
Glass-Jar Filler & Capper
PET / Labelling Line
For each: model, capacity, energy use, 304/316 L contact parts, CE/ISO status, FOB price, lead time.
Draft factory layout (AutoCAD/PDF) & process flow-chart.
Phase C — SOPs, Commissioning Protocol & Training (Weeks 4-5)
Compile SOPs, HACCP plan, QC checklist, preventive-maintenance schedule, raw-material specs.
Prepare commissioning protocol & remote start-up guidance; on-site support (if ordered) scheduled separately.
All information exchanges must be in written English via Freelancer.com or email. Voice/video calls are not planned.
4. Key Deliverables & Deadlines
IDDeliverableDue (latest)D1Recipe Optimisation Report + Final FormulasEnd Week 1D2Confirmed Equipment List with Full SpecsMid Week 3D3Factory Layout (CAD/PDF) + Process Flow-ChartEnd Week 3D4Detailed Timeline from PO to CommissioningEnd Week 4D5SOPs / QC / HACCP + Raw-Material ListEnd Week 5D6Commissioning Protocol + Remote Start-Up Support PackEnd Week 5
5. Required Qualifications
5+ years in chocolate or nut-spread formulation.
Proven experience launching chocolate lines & working with Chinese suppliers.
Strong knowledge of ISO 22000 / HACCP.
Excellent written English (Persian a plus).
Portfolio or references for comparable projects.
6. Bid Submission Guidelines
Brief profile (≤ 250 words) highlighting relevant expertise.
Work plan & timeline matching the 5-week schedule.
Itemised budget for D1–D6 (fixed or hourly).
Two reference projects (client name & contact).
Daily rate for optional on-site support after week 5.
7. Payment Terms
MilestoneTrigger% of TotalM1Acceptance of D130 %M2Acceptance of D2 + D340 %M3Acceptance of D5 + D630 %
8. Evaluation Criteria
CriterionWeightTechnical fit40 %Proposal clarity & timeline30 %Portfolio / references20 %Responsiveness10 %
Proposal deadline: 7 days after posting.
Mandatory Action for Bidder
s
Start your first message with “Lux-Clean Chocolate Line” to confirm full reading of this brief
.
Regards,
Mohammad Monir
Muscat, Oman
1. Project Background
Project Owner: Mohammad Monir — Muscat, Oman
Premium “chocolate-nut” spreads (pure nut butters + high-grade chocolates) with zero palm oil, artificial flavours or other additives; target viscosity: Nutella-like.
Draft recipes and a preliminary equipment list (from grinding/refining to labelling) are ready.
All core machinery will be sourced from Chinese manufacturers to minimise cost and lead-time.
Maximum project duration: 5 weeks, start to finish.
2. Project Objectives
Optimise & finalise eight recipes (flavour, texture, sweetness, moisture).
Validate & lock the full equipment list, select exact Chinese models, and manage sourcing through to factory-ready status.
Deliver a factory layout, HACCP plan, and SOPs for production and premium glass-jar packaging.
3. Scope of Work
Phase A — Recipe Optimisation (Weeks 1-2)
Review formulas, adjust to ideal viscosity & taste.
Define particle size (≤ 25 µm) and parameters for grinding, mixing, homogenising, tempering.
Provide Technical Data Sheets (TDS) & draft nutrition panels.
Phase B — Equipment & Sourcing (Weeks 2-3)
Confirm line balance (~1.5 t/shift).
Supply three qualified Chinese suppliers per machine:
Ball-mill / Refiner
Heated Paste Mixer
High-Pressure Homogeniser
Tempering / Conche Unit
Glass-Jar Filler & Capper
PET / Labelling Line
For each: model, capacity, energy use, 304/316 L contact parts, CE/ISO status, FOB price, lead time.
Draft factory layout (AutoCAD/PDF) & process flow-chart.
Phase C — SOPs, Commissioning Protocol & Training (Weeks 4-5)
Compile SOPs, HACCP plan, QC checklist, preventive-maintenance schedule, raw-material specs.
Prepare commissioning protocol & remote start-up guidance; on-site support (if ordered) scheduled separately.
All information exchanges must be in written English via Freelancer.com or email. Voice/video calls are not planned.
4. Key Deliverables & Deadlines
IDDeliverableDue (latest)D1Recipe Optimisation Report + Final FormulasEnd Week 1D2Confirmed Equipment List with Full SpecsMid Week 3D3Factory Layout (CAD/PDF) + Process Flow-ChartEnd Week 3D4Detailed Timeline from PO to CommissioningEnd Week 4D5SOPs / QC / HACCP + Raw-Material ListEnd Week 5D6Commissioning Protocol + Remote Start-Up Support PackEnd Week 5
5. Required Qualifications
5+ years in chocolate or nut-spread formulation.
Proven experience launching chocolate lines & working with Chinese suppliers.
Strong knowledge of ISO 22000 / HACCP.
Excellent written English (Persian a plus).
Portfolio or references for comparable projects.
6. Bid Submission Guidelines
Brief profile (≤ 250 words) highlighting relevant expertise.
Work plan & timeline matching the 5-week schedule.
Itemised budget for D1–D6 (fixed or hourly).
Two reference projects (client name & contact).
Daily rate for optional on-site support after week 5.
7. Payment Terms
MilestoneTrigger% of TotalM1Acceptance of D130 %M2Acceptance of D2 + D340 %M3Acceptance of D5 + D630 %
8. Evaluation Criteria
CriterionWeightTechnical fit40 %Proposal clarity & timeline30 %Portfolio / references20 %Responsiveness10 %
Proposal deadline: 7 days after posting.
Mandatory Action for Bidder
s
Start your first message with “Lux-Clean Chocolate Line” to confirm full reading of this brief
.
Regards,
Mohammad Monir
Muscat, Oman