Building Better Flavors, Step by Step:
The 6 Stages of Flavor Development
At Mosaic Flavors, we believe every great product starts with a powerful flavor.
From ideation to commercialization, our team partners with you at every step—blending scientific precision with creative expertise to deliver custom flavors that perform in the real world.
1. Define the Flavor Vision
Start with the end in mind.
Together, we align on your product goals:
• Food or beverage application
• Desired sensory profile (e.g., buttery, fruity, umami)
• Regulatory or label requirements (natural, halal, FEMA GRAS)
• Regional preferences and benchmarks
Mosaic Flavors' Role: Collaborate on goals and targets
Output: Flavor brief + target reference
2. Source with Purpose
We build with the right building blocks.
Our team selects ingredients based on:
• Aroma molecules (e.g., methional, diacetyl)
• Carriers, solvents, and delivery systems
• Enhancers, modulators, and maskers
• Solubility and stability across your process
Mosaic Flavors' Role: Select ingredients and carriers
Output: Ingredient matrix + regulatory strategy
3. Formulate & Create
Crafted for performance and taste.
Our flavor chemists develop application-ready prototypes:
• Top, body, and base notes optimized for your product
• Liquid, powder, emulsion, or encapsulated format
• Optional reaction flavors or layering
Mosaic Flavors' Role: Develop prototype flavor systems
Output: Custom flavor samples for testing
4. Support Sensory Evaluation
We guide testing in your matrix.
Your team tests the flavor in the final application. We offer:
• Feedback interpretation and refinement suggestions
• Tips for ideal usage rates and preparation
• Guidance on masking or balancing adjustments
Mosaic Flavors' Role: Guide feedback and refinement
Output: Flavor adjustments informed by your sensory panel
5. Aid in Stability & Performance Testing
Built to last.
We advise on:
• Heat, light, pH, and oxidation sensitivity
• Best practices for storage and shelf life
• Format selection based on processing
Mosaic Flavors' Role: Recommend for processing and shelf life
Output: Stability recommendations + packaging tips
6. Assist with Commercial Readiness
From lab to launch.
We support your go-to-market plan with:
• Final documentation (COA, MSDS, regulatory)
• Recommended usage levels
• Labeling and export support
Mosaic Flavors' Role: Provide final docs and usage guidance
Output: Flavor system ready for commercial scale-up