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SOLUTIONS

Solutions Tailored to Real Food Production Challenges

From product defects to process inefficiencies, solutions are designed to improve performance, consistency, and profitability.

Tortilla chip and Corn Snack Optimization

Improve product quality, consistency, and innovation in tortilla chips and similar corn-based snacks.

Services:

1

Tortilla chip texture and appearance improvement.

2

Development of new tortilla chip products.

3

Deployment of new tortilla chip processes.

Value

Improve product performance, reduce variability, and ensure consistent quality across applications.

Corn Flour & Masa

Nixtamalized Corn Flour Process and Product Optimization

Optimize the development, functionality, and consistency of nixtamalized corn flour and its applications.

Services:

1

Development and implementation of product and process specifications

2

Equipment selection and process parameter definition

3

Establishment of functional quality parameters for:

  • Tortillas
  • Tortilla chips
  • Corn chips
  • Taco shells

4

Development of new technologies for masa and extruded products

5

Identification and correction of weak process points

6

Process adjustments to improve texture and appearance

Value

Improve product performance, reduce variability, and ensure consistent quality across applications.

Nixtamalization process optimization

Enhance efficiency, yield, and nutritional value through optimized nixtamalization processes.

Services:

1

Optimization of corn cooking conditions.

2

Process adjustments to maximize pericarp (hull) retention.

3

Improvement of whole grain content (more than 8g per serving)

Value

Reduce resource consumption, improve nutritional value, and enhance process performance.

Oil Oxidation & Shelf Life

Oil stability and shelf-life improvement

Identify and resolve oxidation issues that impact product quality and shelf life.

Services:

1

Detection of oil oxidation during processing

2

Root cause analysis of rancidity issues

3

Process corrections to prevent oxidation

4

Shelf-life improvement strategies

Value

Extend product shelf life, reduce waste, and protect brand quality.

Extruded snack troubleshooting and optimization

Solve technical challenges in extruded snack production related to raw materials and equipment.

Services:

1

Troubleshooting of extrusion issues

2

Raw material performance optimization

3

Equipment-related problem solving

Value

Improve product consistency, reduce defects, and optimize production efficiency.

Packaging process and shelf-life optimization

Improve packaging performance to protect product quality and extend shelf life.

Services:

1

Resolution of bag sealing issues

2

Shelf-life and rancidity reduction strategies

3

Selection of packaging films with appropriate oxygen and moisture barriers

Value

Ensure product stability, reduce spoilage, and improve packaging reliability.

Extruded snack troubleshooting and optimization

Solve technical challenges in extruded snack production related to raw materials and equipment.

Services:

1

Troubleshooting of extrusion issues

2

Raw material performance optimization

3

Equipment-related problem solving

Value

Improve product consistency, reduce defects, and optimize production efficiency.

Statistical process control and data-driven optimization

Use statistical tools to improve process consistency and product quality.

Services:

1

Implementation of Statistical Process Control (SPC)

2

Design of product and process specifications

3

Training in basic statistical tools

4

Development of functional product specifications

Value

Reduce variability, improve decision-making, and increase operational control.

Expert Witness & Technical Consulting

Provide technical expertise for legal and intellectual property cases.

Services:

1

Litigation support related to:

  • Tortilla Chip Processes
  • Equipment
  • Intellectual Property

2

Technical analysis and expert testimony

Value

Deliver credible, science-based insights in complex legal cases.

Innovation, Patents & Technology Development

Leverage proprietary technologies and innovation expertise to transform production processes.

Services:

1

Development of new nixtamalization technologies

2

Instant masa patented processes (US & Mexico)

3

Process innovations to:

  • Reduce Water Usage
  • Eliminate Wastewater
  • Improve Product Consistency

4

Technical advice for equipment design improvements

Value

Access breakthrough technologies that improve efficiency, sustainability, and product performance.