Nihaal Nagda
Food Scientist | Product Developer | Process Engineer | STEM Professional with MBA | Data-Driven Researcher | 1st Rank MS Food Science & Chemical Engineering
- Role
- Graduate Research Assistant at Chapman Food Science Program
- Location
- Orange, CA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Nihaal Nagda
Hello! I\'m am a food scientist bringing over 4 years of diverse experience in process…
Experience
Graduate Research Assistant
Aug 2022 — Present · US
Lead Graduate Research Assistant, Raney Food Processing Lab - Performed commercial testing on more than 100 products, utilizing a variety of equipment including spray dryers, microthermics, pasteurizers, homogenizers, and various laboratory instruments- Proficiently managed bench-top formulation processes and accelerated shelf life studies for infant formulas, beverages, plant-based milk, creamers, and ready-to-drink products for small- and medium-companies. Sensory Scientist, Keck Sensory Lab- Designed and headed over 30 sensory tests for several RTD beverages conducting sensory evaluation and statistical analysis using RedJade and adeptly interpreted the consumer testing- Led focus group interviews and adept with Descriptive, Discrimination, Acceptance, Ranking and, Preference tests.Research Associate, California Milk Advisory Board and Dairy Management Institute (DMI)- Led ideation, market and consumer surveys, budgeting, formulation, product labeling, and marketing for two dairy-based bone health wellness shots; Conducted a preference test with 110 participants prior to product launch- Supported development of superfoods with physiological benefits such as gut health, immunity, bone health, and focus/concentration.
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