Preethi Narasimhan

Innovative Food technologist with four years of experience in food industry. Solid knowledge of current food technology and manufacturing developments. Proactive mindset and ability to build long-term relationships with major food manufacturers. Energetic and hardworking professional with expertise in food processing, production and quality control.

Research & Development Executive - Nakpro Nutrition, Nakoda Dairy Private Limited - Bangalore

(2022-03)

Sport Supplement/ Nutraceutical & Dairy products

• Led the development of Sport supplements including protein powders, pre-workouts, recovery blends, BAA formulas, electrolyte drinks and functional beverages.
• Having experience in application of whey protein & plant-based protein in cake premixes.
• Introduced novel plant-based protein blend combining pea, rice and MCTs for vegan athletes.
• Responsible for developing, implementing and launching all projects within a product line that affect production like productivity, renovation, innovation and quality projects.
• Existing products improvements or renovation based on repeat sales analysis and also worked on cost reduction projects in coordination with management.
• Plan, execute and manage the development of prototype products in the lab, pilot plant, and at production facilities.
• Performing sensory evaluation with internal teams and management for finalization of formulation or suggestions for improvements.
• Valuated the sensory attributes of food and beverages through taste tests and consumer panels.
• Conducted sensory and stability studies for flavour masking, mixability and shelf life optimization.
• Evaluate ingredients supplier for updating the raw materials and also any new requirements, maintaining the raw materials for trials.
• Participating in cross functional meetings with marketing, operations and quality assurance teams to provide input on product on product development strategies.
• Responsible for product costing, artwork clearance, preparing claims, external lab nutritional analysis and calculation, vitality documents for new and existing products.
• Preparation of recipe sheets, meeting product specifications as per the FSSAI for applying license & production related documents like BOM for new products commercialization.
• Standardized the SOPs for clean label claims, zero banned substance and informed choice certification.
• Coordinated and supported internal and external audits including FSSAI and third-party client audits and ensured full compliance through meticulous documentation and implementation of corrective actions.
• I have experience in writing web contents and blogs for the products.
• Collaborated with marketing teams to provide scientific support for CRM and marketing personal.

Product Development Executive - Wellness division, Stedman Pharmaceutical - Chennai

(2021-02 - 2022-02)

Sport/ Health/ Nutraceutical Supplement

• Sport Supplement and Health/Nutraceuticals Company Achieved reformulation of supplement in Women's health, Antioxidants, Insomnia and Immunity health.
• To review formulations for the products, for compliance with the current approval lists and regulations and provide inputs for all proposed innovations ad legal metrology regulations.
• Performed Market research & Complete Nutritional analysis of RM and PM.
• I have been an active team member for a protein powder formulation project and worked in developing an appropriate flavor for the product.
• I have experience in writing web content for the products and blog writing & technical communications form marketing personnel.

M.Sc.

• Food Chemistry and Food Processing - Loyola College (2018-10 - 2020-10)

B.Sc.

• Nutrition and Dietetics - Ethiraj College for Women (2016-04 - 2018-04)

HSC - ST.

Joseph

Girl's Matriculation High Secondary School (2015-01 - 2015-12)

SSLC - ST.

Joseph

Girl's Matriculation High Secondary School (2013-01 - 2013-12)