Cacao & Chocolate, Healthy Foods & Supplements
Food and Nutrient Impact, LLC is a science-based, natural products technology company specializing in cacao, nutrition and supplement applications. FNI provides education and consulting services in:
- CACAO, COCOA AND CHOCOLATE: With 23 years with a major chocolate manufacturer, our experience extends from genetics and the cocoa bean to finished confectionery products.
- HEALTHY FOODS AND BEVERAGES: With over 30 years of expertise in nuts and 15 years with fruits, we have a strong knowledge of the nutrients and health benefits of these foods.
- SUPPLEMENTS requiring natural bioactive ingredients, mainly plant-based phytonutrients. With over 28 years of experience, FNI has the experience to target health endpoints health, including cardiovascular, cognition, metabolism, energy and strength.
Expertise
Chocolate and Cacao
With 28+ years of experience in the field, factory and laboratory, FNI provides consulting services on cacao and chocolate concerning bean sourcing, processing and product development. We also provide educational programs starting with cocoa origins going all the way to how cacao promotes human health.
Healthy Foods and Beverages
Healthy foods are characterized by having high levels of nutrients and low levels of calories and/or low amounts of unhealthy nutrients, such as saturated fat. With 30 years of experience with plant seeds and fruit, FNI can supply technical services and expertise in plant biochemistry and human nutrition. FNI currently works with berries and with tree nuts.
supplements
With formal education and experience in plant biochemistry, our focus is consulting on plant powders, extracts and purified compounds for their use in supplements. Health endpoints include cardiovascular, blood sugar, cognition, energy and strength.
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Industry Recognitions
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Published Works
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