Functional powders Β· Develop + manufacture
Nutraceutical & Protein Powder Manufacturer in India
Food Innovators is a nutraceutical manufacturer for brands that need a powder developed and made, not just filled. We handle custom formulation, protein powder manufacturing and nutraceutical third-party manufacturing under your label, in our own ISO 22000:2018, HACCP and GMP-certified plant in Namakkal, Tamil Nadu.
2018
developing and making food products since
5
in-house food scientists, plus an R&D lead
1 roof
for formulation, pilot batches and production
What we make
Nutraceutical powders we manufacture
As a protein powder manufacturer in India, we develop and produce these formats for brands, from the choice of protein source to the filled, coded pack.
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Protein powders
Whey, milk and plant protein blends.
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Nutrition shakes
Meal-replacement and daily nutrition powders.
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Sports & hydration
Recovery and electrolyte powders.
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Beverage premixes
Instant health drinks and functional premixes.
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Botanical blends
Greens, superfood and botanical powders.
[Confirm which formats are manufactured in-house.]
How to start
Nutraceutical third-party manufacturing, three ways
Bring your formula, develop one with us, or launch from a proven base. Production, quality checks and documents are the same in every model.
Contract manufacturingMake your formula
We transfer your formula to our line, confirm it in a pilot batch, then run commercial batches under your label.
Best for: brands moving or adding production.
Develop + manufactureDevelop it with us
Our R&D team formulates to your protein, nutrition, taste and cost-per-serve targets, then we manufacture the approved product.
Best for: first-time brands and new SKUs.
Private labelLaunch from a proven base
Need a private label protein powder manufacturer? Adapt one of our bases in flavour and pack, and sell it as your own.
Best for: retailers, distributors, fast launches.
Formula ownership is agreed in writing before development starts [confirm terms]. No brief yet?
Process
From brief to commercial batches
A blend that mixes well at 2 kg on a bench can segregate or fill unevenly in a production blender. The pilot batch catches that before you commit to volume.
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01
Brief
Targets, claims, pack format, volumes and cost per serve, reviewed [under NDA].
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02
Formulation
Ingredients screened for grade, cost and FSSAI fit; prototypes for taste and mixing.
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03
Pilot batch
A small run in our plant checks flow, blend uniformity and fill weight.
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Validation & pack
Lab check against label claim, shelf-life study and pack specification.
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Commercial production
Batches with in-process checks, batch records and [a CoA per batch].
Why Food Innovators
Powder expertise and a plant under one roof
The team that formulates your powder also runs its production, so problems found at scale are fixed in-house, not passed between vendors.
Our own certified plant
Run by Shachi Organic Farms LLP, the company behind Food Innovators, which holds the certificates. [Certificate numbers and validity].
R&D on the same team
An R&D lead and five food scientists adjust the formula when it misbehaves on the line.
Powder problems, designed out
Dispersibility, caking, blend uniformity and fill weight are controlled, protecting reviews, shelf life, label claims and margin.
FSSAI built in
Product category, claim thresholds and vitamin overages are settled at the brief, before artwork is printed.
Protein claim check
A 24 g protein claim in a 30 g scoop needs an 80% protein blend. WPC80 is about 80% protein, so adding 10% flavour lands near 21.6 g. To hold 24 g, move to isolate or a 33 g scoop. We show each option with cost per serve before the formulation is locked.
FAQs
Powder manufacturing FAQs
Do you provide nutraceutical third-party manufacturing?
Yes. We make protein and nutraceutical powders in our Namakkal plant under your brand, from your formula or one we develop. Nutraceutical contract manufacturing runs on two FSSAI licences: the pack carries your name and address as brand owner and our licence number as manufacturer. We review the label before the first commercial run. [Central licence and category]
Can you develop a custom protein powder formula and flavour?
Yes. As a protein powder manufacturer with in-house R&D, we formulate to your targets: protein per serve, protein source (whey, milk or plant), flavour, sweetener and cost per serve. Where targets conflict, such as 24 g protein in a 30 g chocolate scoop, we show the options with costs, for example switching to whey isolate or moving to a 33 g scoop. Flavour is developed with the formulation, not added at the end, and tested in the liquid your customer will use, such as water or milk.
What is your minimum order quantity (MOQ)?
Our MOQ is [confirm: quantity or range] per [confirm: SKU or pack format]. It depends on three things: the blend batch size, the pack format, and the minimum print run for your pouches or labels. Printed laminate rolls often carry their own supplier minimums, which can set the real MOQ. Share your expected volumes and we will quote an MOQ for your exact format.
What packaging formats are available?
[confirm: formats, e.g., sachets, stick packs, stand-up zip pouches and jars, with fill-size range]. We recommend a format by shelf-life need, serves per pack, cost per serve and sales channel. Powders that absorb moisture need high-barrier materials, and the powder's bulk density sets the scoop and pack size.
Which FSSAI rules apply to nutraceutical powders?
Nutraceutical and health supplement powders fall under the FSS (Health Supplements, Nutraceuticals, Food for Special Dietary Use, Food for Special Medical Purpose, and Prebiotic and Probiotic Food) Regulations, 2022. Manufacturers are licensed only through Central Licensing Authorities. Labels cannot claim to treat, cure, mitigate or prevent a disease unless FSSAI permits it. Where FSSAI has not set a level, a nutrient content claim needs at least 15% of the ICMR RDA and a βhighβ claim at least 30%, and vitamins and minerals can be added above label claim within set limits, declared as βappropriate overages addedβ.
What should I check before choosing a nutraceutical manufacturer?
Ask for evidence on eight points before you sign: a Central FSSAI licence with your category endorsed; food safety certificates with numbers and validity dates; who owns the formula after development, in writing; a pilot batch in the production plant, not only bench samples; which tests run on every batch and in which lab; how low-dose vitamins and minerals are pre-blended and checked; minimum quantity per pack format and what moves cost per serve; and how the best-before date is set before packs are printed. Ask us for the same eight answers.
Do you manufacture tablets, capsules or softgels?
No [confirm]. We focus on powder formats: protein powders, nutrition shakes, hydration and beverage premixes, and botanical blends. If your range also needs tablets or capsules, tell us at the brief stage and we will say plainly which parts we can take on.
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