Protein Snack Case Study
A few years ago, when “functional snacks” were not a staple in the supermarkets and were mostly seen only for athletes and gym-goers, regular consumers didn’t even think of them. We were already experimenting with something like this in our R&D lab. An ambitious businessman then came to us with a vision to make a protein snack that gives nutrition to regular customers, as well. They want the clean-label product that is tasty and budget-friendly for mass production.
The vision was nice, but scary and impossible for the client, with the thought that if it could be possible, it would have been done till now! But, Foodsure’s recipe formulation experts take this as a challenge, and the result you can witness in this protein snack case study till the time you reach end of it. So, let’s get into this!
The Mission - High-Protein Without The High Price
The hero ingredient in the protein snack, the protein, comes at a high price, and so this was the major challenge. Protein snacks are usually considered as premium products as most of them rely on expensive protein isolates or specialized natural mixers, and trendy superfood inclusions.
The client of this protein snack case study clearly wants:
- 10-12g of protein per serving to make the snack nutritious for the consumers.
- The price should be competitive so that people don’t find the product as a local one, but also budget-friendly so that everyone can buy it.
- The product should have only clean-label and natural ingredients.
- The protein snack should be perfect for both domestic and international markets.
The client created a dilemma: how is it possible to make a product that feels premium in nutrition and taste, but should also be affordable? Most brands sacrifice either quality or cost to make things work, but our client doesn’t want to sacrifice both of them.
Our Protein Snack Formulation Process
To meet the expectations of the client for his protein snack product, we made the strategic blueprint of sourcing, processing, and production. It was as follows:
1. Implement Strategy To Select The Right Proteins
The first step we took was to find out the right source of protein to formulate the protein snack. We checked the whey, protein, plant-based mixes, and novel proteins for their nutritional strength, functional performance, and taste impact. Our goal was to deliver 10-12g of protein per serving without sacrificing its crunchy factor.
2. Planning Cost-Friendly Formulation Without Compromise
Our team focused on functional ingredients that give multiple benefits at a time. Like, natural fibers and enhancers improve taste and texture, and also can give functional benefits, and this will help us make the product affordable. This will also help us to make a clean-label protein snack.
3. Protein Snack Recipe Formulation
When we identified the right protein, we took the next step to develop multiple protein snack formulations and to find the correct one. For this, our R&D team of protein snack formulation tested every batch to get the right balance of crunch, texture, and flavor.
4. Sensory Testing Of Protein Snack Recipe
Consumer experience was the main factor in the whole protein snack formulation process. Through blind sensory panels, we tested for taste, crunch, aftertaste, and overall enjoyment. Insights from the consumers helped us to perfect the recipe of the protein snack.
5. Protein Snack Shelf Life Testing
A successful market-ready product must stay fresh through its storage and transport. We did the stability and shelf life testing to measure crispiness, migration of moisture, and freshness over time. The final protein snack recipe was then put forward for large-scale production.
6. Manufacturing Scale Up & Support
From the start, scalability was a priority. The protein snack formulation was made to work smoothly on the industrial protein snack lines so that the production from the lab to large-scale production is easy. Our protein snack formulation consultant built the process design, quality checks, and sourcing strategies to guarantee consistency in production.
The Result: Nutrition, Affordability, And Scale In One Product
The result was that the product became a successful market-ready protein snack case study. Foodsure’s science-driven yet cost-conscious approach gave the client an edge that competitors
struggle to achieve.
- 12g protein at affordable prices- The protein snack product delivered 12g of protein per serving without sacrificing its premium quality. The product is claimed as both nutritious and affordable for consumers or an unbeatable combination for price-sensitive markets.
- 100% clean-label, 100% consumer trust- As this protein snack formulation is done without artificial flavors, colors, or preservatives, it came out as a clean-label product for consumers in 2025.
- 9-month shelf life of protein snack- We maintained the longer shelf life of the product without sacrificing its freshness and quality, and making it export-ready and much easier to scale.
- Proven Consumer Feedback- The protein snack product showed longer market stickiness, and buyers valued the product for its high-protein, taste, texture, and affordability.In summary, the client of this protein snack case study successfully launched a scalable, profitable, and consumer-loved product. This protein innovation was made not only to sell but also to make it last.
Now It’s Your Time To Launch The Next Big Snack In The Market!
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