Elisha O.

OVERVIEW Food scientist with 600+ completed formulation projects, taking concepts from bench-scale recipes to co-packer-ready documentation. I help food, beverage, and supplement brands scale, troubleshoot, and achieve strict regulatory compliance globally (USA, EU, UK, Canada, Australia, Middle East, Africa, and Asia). I bridge the gap between kitchen creation and commercial reality. I write formulas using industrial-scale ingredients and percentages, not grocery store recipes, ensuring your product runs seamlessly on a co-packer's production line. Whether you are a startup formulating from scratch, a growing brand scaling up, or an established company requiring regulatory compliance reviews, shelf-life extension, or troubleshooting, I provide the exact technical deliverables you needt. Typical engagements range from a single formula review or Nutrition Facts panel to full commercial launch documentation packages (Master Formula, Manufacturing SOP, Finished Product Specification, and labeling). CORE CAPABILITIES • New product development & formulation — beverages, supplements, snacks, baked goods, confectionery, dairy alternatives, savory/prepared foods • Recipe/formula review, optimization, and reformulation (clean-label transitions, plant-based conversions, cost reduction) • Shelf-life extension — natural preservation systems, hurdle technology, browning/oxidation prevention • Regulatory compliance & labeling across multiple jurisdictions — Nutrition Facts and Supplement Facts panels, ingredient statements, allergen declarations • Food safety systems — HACCP, SSOP, recall plans • Co-packer sourcing and scale-up documentation, bench to commercial production • Specialty formulation — infant formula (Stage 1–3), nutraceuticals/nootropics, fermentation-based products, novel delivery formats (nanoemulsion) SELECTED PROJECT EXPERIENCE, BY CATEGORY: -Beverages & RTD Products — cannabinoid nanoemulsion; canned/bottled cocktails and spirits (vodka, whiskey, rum); canned iced coffee and tea; electrolyte drinks; protein water; drink bombs; slush concentrate; flavoring syrups/concentrates; fermented probiotic dairy drink; water kefir; sea moss gel; energy drinks -Supplements & Nutraceuticals — 50-strain probiotic supplement; weight loss and mass gainer products; protein shakes, powders, and crisps; protein and granola bars; energy gel; sleep, relaxation, and nocturnal leg cramp formulas; hangover relief; adaptogen and nootropic blends; pre/post-workout products -Snacks & Confectionery — sugar-based and sugar-free gummies (pectin, gelatin, starch, agar-agar); protein gummies; toaster pastries; protein cookies; tapioca pearls and boba; 45-day ambient-shelf-life donuts; 6-month shelf-life muffins; shelf-life extension for macarons and brownies -Savory & Prepared Foods — seitan jerky; liquid aminos; salad dressings, mayonnaise, and sauces; meat marinades and spice rubs; noodles; chili oil; browning prevention for fresh-cut vegetables and potato chips; pasteurized egg yolk -Dairy & Plant-Based Alternatives — vegan milk powders -Food Safety & Regulatory Systems — HACCP, SSOP, and recall plan development; infant formula Stage 1 (0–6 months), Stage 2 (6–12 months), Stage 3 (12+ months) -Formulation Troubleshooting — off-flavor reduction in soy protein products I work efficiently with clear scope and turnaround expectations set upfront, and I'm comfortable with both fixed-price project work and ongoing hourly engagements. Have a new product idea or struggling with an existing formula? Reach out with your goals, and I’ll provide a clear plan to solve your formulation challenges and guide your concept to market‑ready success