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Hire Melina M.

Indonesia

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Food Scientist with a strong beverage industry background; consult on projects from ideation to scale up.

Profile Summary

Food Scientist | Research and Development | Ingredients Specialist | Food Labeling Specialist I have vast experience in the beverage industry and food labeling compliance and claims for the US. I am experienced in formulation development, nutritional calculations, cost optimization, and have a great knowledge of ingredient functionalities. I also have a great experience in baking and cooking specialised in flavor optimization.

Subject Matter Expertise

• ★ Food Science
• ☆ Food Engineering
• ☆ Food Additives
• ☆ Food Processing
• ☆ Food & Beverage Development

Services

• Research
• Consulting
• Product Development

Research Market Research, User Research, Feasibility Study, Fact Checking, Gray Literature Search, Systematic Literature Review

Consulting Regulatory Consulting

Product Development Formulation, Material Sourcing, Manufacturing, Concept Development

Work Experience

Beverage Scientist

Ocean Blue Innovation

February 2021 - Present

Food Scientist / Document Specialist

Power Brands LLC

April 2019 - January 2021

Sensory and Consumer Research Intern

University of California Davis

September 2018 - December 2018

Quality Assurance Specialist

Double Rainbow Ice Cream Company

June 2017 - August 2017

Education

BS - Food Science and Technology

University of California Davis

September 2016 - December 2018

Food Science and Technology

Wageningen University & Research

August 2017 - December 2017

Certifications

• PCQI

  Food Safety Preventive Control Alliance

  June 2017 - Present