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A BETTER TURN KEY

Nutrition Laboratories is a co packer. We charge only for our labor and quality control. Some other things are included in this rate, such as microbial analyses, FDA process registrations and making you an additional insured under our product liability policy.

However, if you are used to turn key production, and want to continue to operate that way, we can source ingredients and other components for you and manage the logistics of purchasing.

We do not charge for this service. This is how it works. We”

1. get a quote from a vendor

2. write a Purchase Order

3. send it to you for approval

4. ask you to transfer the funds

5. handle the logistics of getting the component here in time for your run.

A turn-key manufacturer will mark up

you are used to operate as a turn key customer, Nutrition Laboratories has a

Requirements

Finished-product pH: ≤4.0.

Hot-fill-compatible bottle and cap.

Microbial shelf life

Minimum 24 months.

Process Authority letter

Yes.

FDA process filing

Required.

COLD FILL

1. Flash pasteurize (rapidly heat) the product to 185-195°F and hold for twenty seconds.

2. Rapidly cool to room temperature.

3. Fill bottles at room temperature and cap.

This process is designed to provide a minimum 99.999% (5-log) reduction in microorganisms.

The heat treatment kill step is required because preservatives alone do not reliably destroy

pathogens (such as E. coli and Salmonella), and vegetative yeast and mold cells.