FMCG Phuchka Kit - Recipe & Shelf-life Standardization

Job ID: 40361596

Budget: ₹750 – ₹1,250 INR

**Title:**
Food Technologist Needed for FMCG Snack (Kolkata Phuchka Kit) – Recipe Standardization & Shelf Life

**Description:**
I am building a unique FMCG product: a **Kolkata-style Phuchka Kit** that includes puris, potato mix, tamarind pulp, and flavored pani concentrate.

I already have the **base recipe and concept ready**, and I am looking for an experienced **Food Technologist / Product Developer** to help convert it into a **standardized, scalable product** suitable for commercial production.

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**Scope of Work:**

1. Convert my existing recipe into a **professional formulation** (grams / % basis)
2. Create a **Standard Operating Procedure (SOP)** for consistent production
3. Suggest improvements for:

* Taste consistency
* Shelf life (target: 30–60 days)
* Stability of liquid and dry components
4. Recommend **natural preservatives (if needed)**
5. Guide on **packaging compatibility** (especially moisture control for puris)
6. Support during **pilot batch testing** (iteration-based improvement)

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**Product Components:**

* Pani puri (golgappa) puris (outsourced)
* Potato masala premix (dry)
* Tamarind pulp (thick concentrate)
* Spicy pani concentrate (liquid form, to be diluted by customer)

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**Requirements:**

* Background in **Food Technology / Food Science**
* Experience with **snack products / ready-to-eat kits / spice mixes / beverages**
* Understanding of **shelf life and food safety standards (FSSAI)**
* Experience in **recipe standardization for manufacturing**

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**Preferred (Bonus):**

* Experience with Indian street food products
* Worked with FMCG brands or contract manufacturers
* Knowledge of packaging for fragile products

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**Deliverables:**

* Final formulation sheet
* SOP document
* Shelf life & preservation recommendations
* 1–2 iteration improvements based on pilot testing

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**Budget:**
Open to proposals (looking for cost-effective/freelance collaboration)

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**Note:**
This is an early-stage project with potential for long-term collaboration if the product succeeds.
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