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Food Formulator & Consultant | Functional Foods, Nutraceuticals & Nutrition | Founder, De Novo Larder

Profile Summary

As a passionate Food Formulator, Consultant, Technologist, and Researcher, I bring a wealth of expertise to the exciting worlds of functional foods, nutraceuticals, and nutrition. My journey centers around not just creating products but transforming ideas into innovative, market-ready solutions that prioritize health and well-being. As the Founder of De Novo Larder, I’m on a mission to bridge the gap between cutting-edge scientific research and real-world product development. I focus on crafting evidence-based and regulatory-compliant solutions that stand out in the industry. My projects range from formulating effective nutraceuticals to developing functional food innovations and pioneering smart packaging systems. I also conduct in-depth nutritional analyses and ingredient optimizations, providing tailored formulation guidance for nutrition products. Engaging in various research projects, I delve into the fascinating realms of natural ingredients and bioactive compounds, all aimed at amplifying nutritional benefits, enhancing bioavailability, and ensuring product safety. With an MSc in Food Science and Technology backing my expertise, I seamlessly blend theoretical insights with practical industry applications. I pride myself on offering comprehensive consulting services that cover every stage of product development. From scientific validation to navigating regulatory landscapes, I ensure our projects advance smoothly from concept to market, all while maintaining the highest quality standards. Here are some of my key strengths: *Crafting visionary functional food and nutraceutical formulations *Innovating medical nutrition products tailored to specific needs *Analyzing ingredients for optimal nutritional value *Ensuring food safety and regulatory compliance (FEDIAF, EFSA, FDA) *Designing cutting-edge R&D projects with robust scientific validation *Streamlining product commercialization and process optimization *Exploring smart packaging and bioactive food solutions that push boundaries I’m excited to collaborate and bring groundbreaking ideas to life; let’s shape the future of nutrition together!

Subject Matter Expertise

• ☆ Vegan Products
• ☆ Non-GMO Products
• ☆ Product Evaluation
• ☆ Material Sourcing
• ☆ Quality Assurance & Quality Control (QA/QC)
• ☆ Product Validation
• ☆ Product Compliance
• ☆ Concept Development
• ☆ Product Launch Support
• ☆ Packaging Design
• ☆ Hypothesis
• ☆ Research Methodology
• ☆ Consumer Products

Services

• Writing
• Consulting
• Product Development

Writing Technical Writing

Consulting Business Strategy Consulting, Go-to-Market Strategy Consulting

Product Development Formulation, Recipe Development, Stability/Shelf Life Testing, Product Evaluation, Material Sourcing, Product Validation, Manufacturing, Quality Assurance & Control (QA/QC), Product Compliance , Concept Development, Product Launch Support, Packaging Design

Work Experience

Founder

De Novo Larder

January 2021 - Present

Student

University of Sri Jayewardenepura

December 2019 - July 2021

Chemist and Food Scientist

Heritage Teas Pvt Limited

November 2019 - January 2021

Education

MSc in Food Science and Technology (food science and Technology)

University of Sri Jayewardenepura

December 2019 - July 2022

MSc

The University of Sri Jayawardenepura

December 2019 - July 2021

BSc

The open University of sri lanka

January 2014 - January 2018

Certifications

• Certification details not provided.

Publications

JOURNAL ARTICLE

Uduwaka-Gedara, N. V. K., & Somendrika, M. A. D. (2025). Development of starch-based packaging with corn starch and banana flour (Musa paradisiaca), incorporating butterfly pea flower (Clitoria ternatea L.) extract as pH-sensitive smart packaging. Current Scientia, 28(1), 64–76. https://doi.org/10.31357/vjs.v28i01.8462 .