FMCG Phuchka Kit - Recipe & Shelf-life Standardization

**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. --- **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) --- **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) --- **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** --- **Preferred (Bonus):** * Experience with Indian street food products * Worked with FMCG brands or contract manufacturers * Knowledge of packaging for fragile products --- **Deliverables:** * Final formulation sheet * SOP document * Shelf life & preservation recommendations * 1–2 iteration improvements based on pilot testing --- **Budget:** Open to proposals (looking for cost-effective/freelance collaboration) --- **Note:** This is an early-stage project with potential for long-term collaboration if the product succeeds. `

Project ID: 40361596