Food Science and Human Nutrition

Food Processing Support Services

Subject Areas: Food Processing, Food Product Development, Sensory Analysis, Baked Products.

Telephone: 970.491.3874

Email: stone@cahs.colostate.edu

Faculty Coordinator: Martha Stone

Assistants:
Marisa Bunning mbunning@cahs.colostate.edu
JaniceBrown juicemb@cahs.colostate.edu


Available for problems solving to Colorado food industries and/or entrepreneurs by providing:

  • Consulting
  • Analytical Services
  • On-site Visits
  • Referral
SERVICES FEES
Nutrient Analysis (Based on ingredients/formulation provided by client. $80 (per formula)
1. Initial pH screen
2. pH testing
(Based on values from 3 samples from 3 different batches)
$15 (per sample)
$108
Water activity (Aw)
(3 samples from 3 different batches)
$90 ($30 per sample)
Color Assessment $30 (per sample)
Shelf-life Testing: To provide minimum/maximum shelf-life of product. (Client must provide 10 units/sample evaluation.) $30 (per week of testing)
Product Development Consultation $75
OTHER SERVICES: Fees negotiated based on client needs
  • Sensory analysis (trained or consumer panels)
  • Food safety issues
  • Altitude adjustments
  • Pilot plant facilities for baked products, extruded products (including pasta, meats)
  • Product development
  • Instrumental texture assessment
  • Clinical feeding trials
  • Student internship/practicum experiences