My name is Gabriel Ragazi, and I’m a food scientist at Prodeen. Today, I’m excited to begin a journey with you—a journey to explore and understand the many benefits of the Prodeen AI platform.
Stay tuned as we dive into how this innovative tool is transforming the way we develop products, streamline processes, and unlock the full potential of data-driven food innovation.
Let’s kick off with a topic that, without a doubt, you, I, or any professional in food research and development has faced at some point—yes, we’re talking about the search for alternative ingredients.
You know the scenario: an ingredient gets disapproved in a certain country, or you’re preparing to export a product to a market with different regulatory standards, and suddenly, you need to find a substitute. That process—scrolling through endless databases, comparing specs, and checking compliance manually—can be overwhelming and time-consuming.
That’s exactly why the Alternative Ingredient playbook was created.
Developed by Prodeen AI, this playbook streamlines the entire search process. In just a few minutes, it scans multiple databases, analyzes your original ingredient, and delivers a complete report with potential alternatives—including technical specifications, regulatory insights, and functional comparisons.
In short: less time searching, more time innovating.
But It Goes Even Further…
Prodeen AI doesn’t just stop at listing alternative ingredients—it goes beyond.
In addition to providing detailed information about potential substitutes, Prodeen AI also delivers complete formulation solutions. That means if an ingredient needs to be removed, the platform can help you reformulate the product to maintain its functionality, stability, and sensory profile.
This actually happened to me with one of my own products, the Ruby Caramel Crave. I had to eliminate an ingredient due to regulatory restrictions. Instead of simply swapping it for another, Prodeen suggested a formula adjustment that compensated for the removal—without causing any physicochemical or sensory issues.
Beyond the recommendation to replace potassium sorbate, Prodeen AI also suggested broader improvements to enhance the overall quality of my product — such as swapping out artificial ingredients for natural alternatives.
It saved me time, resources, and ensured the final product maintained its quality and performance.