Jabasteena

Food Technologist with 3+ years of R&D experience driving NPD from formulation through pilot trials to commercial-scale production, including cost optimization, vendor/co-manufacturer coordination, and QA/QC implementation. Strong regulatory and clean-label formulation background (FSSAI, FSSC 22000, HACCP)

R&D Executive - GGG Food Products - Chennai

(2023-12 - 2024-08)

• Led NPD across nutraceutical/functional formats — protein bars, freeze-dried snacks, clean-label condiments.
• Developed protein-boosted makhana snack in 3 seasoning variants, optimised via sensory panel testing.
• Developed quinoa-jowar extruded puff — optimised extrusion parameters for texture and yield.
• Formulated ragi porridge mix for paediatric nutrition — optimised consistency and shelf life.
• Conducted physicochemical stability studies on emulsion-based formulations.
• Ran accelerated shelf-life studies across ambient and stress conditions.
• Prepared FSSAI technical documentation — nutritional panels, labelling, health claims.
• Built regulatory ingredient database (500+ entries) across FSSAI, US FDA, EU standards.
• Coordinated vendors and white-label manufacturers for sourcing and production trials. Maintained formulation logs and audit-ready documentation across NPD workstreams.

Nutritionist & Regulatory Affairs Specialist (Part-time) - GGG Food Products - Chennai

(2024-09 - 2025-12)

• Managed FSSAI regulatory dossiers for nutraceutical/functional food products — ingredient compliance, health claims, licensing.
• Handled FoSCoS portal activities — registrations, renewals, modifications, and EPAAS submissions.
• Conducted ingredient-level feasibility assessments — usage limits, additive classification, label claim eligibility.
• Resolved FSSAI queries and deficiencies — maintained compliance calendar for renewals and submissions.

Food Regulatory - LabelBlind Solutions Pvt. Ltd - Mumbai (Remote)

(2026-01 - 2026-05)

• Conducted regulatory intelligence across 500+ formulations — US FDA 21 CFR, FSSAI compliance, labelling risk identification.
• Performed ingredient/additive classification — GRAS status, usage limits, INS numbers across FSSAI, US FDA, EU frameworks.
• Built regulatory ingredient database supporting NPD feasibility, health claims, and labelling accuracy. Prepared compliance documentation for domestic and export product lines across FSSAI, US FDA, EU standards.

R&D Executive - Sri Krishna Sweets – Muralis Sweets and Food Products Pvt. Ltd - Chennai

(2022-10 - 2023-11)

• Coordinated with third-party dairy manufacturer for flavoured milk — end-to-end vendor management through commercial production.
• Led vendor and white-label coordination for outsourced manufacturing — specifications, production sign-off, and repackaging.
• Conducted internal audits and process reviews across NPD workstreams — ensuring SOP adherence and audit-readiness.
• Prepared and maintained SOPs for formulation, production, and quality control processes.
• Drove process optimisation across millet-based chapathi formats — flour ratios and process parameter standardisation.
• Coordinated equipment trials during commercial scale-up — resolving throughput and consistency issues.
• Conducted competitor benchmarking across 5+ categories to inform NPD priorities.
• Prepared technical documentation and specifications for 10+ product concepts.

Research & Development Intern - Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages Pvt. Ltd - Neemam

(2022-03 - 2022-06)

• Applied gas chromatography-assisted sensory and analytical evaluation methods for off-flavour detection in carbonated beverages — contributing to batch quality release decisions in a high-volume FMCG manufacturing environment.
• Trained across domestic and export product specifications, labelling regulations, and compliance standards — building foundational competency in omni-channel FMCG product standards across retail, D2C, and export channels.

R&D Intern - Aachi Masala Foods Pvt. Ltd - Chennai

(2021-06 - 2021-08)

• Studied spice processing operations — grinding, roasting, milling, blending — and QC procedures in a large-scale FMCG environment.
• Reviewed export labelling compliance for 50+ products destined for Gulf markets against FSSAI and importing country requirements.

M.Tech - Food and Nutritional Biotechnology - SRM Institute of Science and Technology (2024-08 - 2026-05)

B.Tech - Food Technology - Rajalakshmi Engineering College (2018-06 - 2022-06)