Baked Goods and Savory Snacks
From Artisan Flavor to Commercial Scale
At Alchemy in the Kitchen, we specialize in the development and commercialization of baked goods and savory snacks that deliver on taste, texture, and manufacturability. From clean-label crackers and chips to breads and baked snack bases, we help brands create products that not only taste exceptional—but also run efficiently in a plant.
Whether you’re developing a new better-for-you snack or optimizing an existing SKU for scalability, shelf life, or cost, our team brings deep formulation and commercialization expertise to every stage of the process.
Turnkey Commercialization
Brand-Owned IP
Deep Supplier Network
Baked Goods and Savory Snacks Development Services
Custom Formulation and Development
- Product development for crackers, chips, biscuits, and bread
- Texture and flavor optimization for baked and extruded format
- Macro- and cost-balanced formulation with clean-label focus
- Iterative testing and refinement to ensure manufacturability
Functional and Better-for-You Innovation
Grain-free, gluten-free, high-protein, or reduced-carb concepts
Fiber and plant-based enrichment for functional appeal
Ingredient substitution strategies that retain taste and texture
Support for nutritional claims and labeling compliance
Process and Scale-Up Optimization
Process design for rotary die, sheeting, and extrusion lines
Dough rheology and moisture control for consistent bake and crispness
Shelf life and water activity testing for stability and freshness
Thermal and bake profile tuning for scale-up success
Production and Commercialization Support
Co-manufacturer sourcing for baked and extruded snack lines
Ingredient and packaging vendor alignment
Pilot and line trial oversight to ensure first-pass success
Complete spec documentation, QA systems, and transfer-ready formulas
Let’s Bake Something That Scales!
Your baked snack should deliver more than flavor—it should perform from bench to plant and beyond.
Our Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Alchemy in the Kitchen helps CPG brands bring new food and beverage products to market by providing R&D, commercialization, and operational support. Our services include formulation, sample development, co-manufacturer alignment, bench and line trial coordination, packaging consulting, and fractional product management.
Food product development is the process of transforming a food or beverage idea into a market-ready product. It includes recipe formulation, ingredient sourcing, packaging design, shelf-life testing, and scaling with manufacturers to ensure the product is safe, profitable, and ready for commercial launch.
Yes. We support early-stage founders who are still shaping their first SKU as well as established brands scaling into commercial production. Our services are tiered so we can meet you wherever you are — whether you’re building your first formula or preparing for your third line trial.
Absolutely. Alchemy helps source, vet, and align with co-manufacturers that fit your product and scale goals. We’ll facilitate introductions, manage technical handoff, and support you through bench and line trials so you’re not navigating the process alone.
Yes. We offer flexible consulting support for brands that need help solving a particular challenge — whether it’s a formulation that won’t scale, a co-man trial that failed, or ingredient sourcing trouble. You don’t need to sign on for a full package to work with us. Take a look at all of our services here.
We do. Our Fractional Product Operations service is designed for brands that need experienced help managing production, co-man relationships, vendor communication, and supply chain logistics — without hiring a full-time operations team.
A bench trial is a small-batch test at your co-manufacturer’s facility to adjust the formula for their equipment and processes. A line trial is a full production run that validates your product under commercial conditions — using real packaging, timing, and QA processes. Alchemy supports you through both.
No — and that’s intentional. We stay focused on technical execution, product feasibility, and launch readiness. If you need help with branding, sales, or go-to-market strategy, we’re happy to refer you to trusted partners.
No. All formulas created through our engagements are 100% client-owned. You maintain full rights to use, scale, or transfer your product however you choose.
We work across a wide range of food and beverage categories, including baked goods, condiments, sauces, ready-to-drink, snacks, functional foods, and plant-based products. Not sure if your product is a fit? Contact us and we’ll be happy to discuss it.