Fruit-Based and Clean Label
Naturally Engineered for Flavor, Function & Scalability
At Alchemy in the Kitchen, we specialize in developing and commercializing fruit-based and clean-label products that capture the integrity of real ingredients while meeting the demands of modern manufacturing. From de-sugared fruit snacks and purees to naturally sweetened confections and sauces, we help brands turn nature’s best ingredients into scalable, stable, and market-ready products.
We understand the unique technical challenges of working with fruit — moisture, color, pH, and stability — and we know how to solve them while maintaining a clean, transparent label that consumers trust.
Turnkey Commercialization
Brand-Owned IP
Deep Supplier Network
Fruit-Based and Clean Label Product Development
Custom Formulation & R&D
Fruit-based snack, confection, and ingredient formulation
De-sugared fruit juice systems and natural sweetener integration
Texture, flavor, and color optimization using minimal processing
Clean-label formulation aligned to retail and natural-channel standards
Functional & Nutritional Innovation
Fiber and antioxidant enrichment for added functional benefits
Integration of vitamins, adaptogens, or plant-based proteins
Sugar reduction strategies without artificial sweeteners
Regulatory and claims support (natural, no added sugar, non-GMO, etc.)
Stability & Processing Solutions
pH and water activity optimization for shelf-stable fruit systems
Moisture and texture management for chewy, crisp, or soft formats
Thermal process adaptation for fruit-based fillings, sauces, or leathers
Color and flavor retention using natural stabilization techniques
Production & Commercialization Support
Co-manufacturer sourcing for fruit snack, confectionery, or ingredient lines
Ingredient supplier alignment and scale-up feasibility testing
Pilot trials and processing validation for consistent production
Final spec documentation, QA systems, and transfer-ready formulation handoff
Let's Build Your Next Fruit-Based and Clean Label Product!
From fruit snacks to functional confections, we’ll help you build products that honor real ingredients — and run flawlessly in production.
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.