{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"The Drip by AQUALAB","title":"The Drip by AQUALAB: Food Safety, Shelf Stability, and Consulting Tips with Rachel Zemser","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":1776,"description":"Rachel Zemser from A La Carte Connections is a lifelong food scientist and consultant, dedicated to helping companies formulate and develop innovative food products. She is the author of \"The Food Business Toolkit for Entrepreneurs\" and holds degrees in food science from the University of Massachusetts Amherst and the University of Illinois. She has also attended culinary school in New York. Rachel joins The Drip by AQUALAB to explore the intricacies of food science consulting and entrepreneurial challenges in the food industry.\n00:00 Food Science Consulting Insights\n05:26 Entrepreneurs Vs. Big Brand Ingredients\n08:23 Designing a Custom Snack Bar\n13:02 Finding the Right Co-Packer\n14:14 Evaluating Co-Packer Suitability\n19:52 Preparing for Food Science Consulting\n21:14 Essential Skills for Food Consultants\n26:51 Food Science Consulting Expertise\n28:08 Song and Mantra for Upliftment\nIn this episode, you’ll hear about:\nRachel’s productivity hacks for self-employment success.\nKey tips for developing successful food products.\nImportance of water activity in dry foods.\nFrom Unilever to startups: Rachel’s career insights.\n\nFeatured Artist and Song:\nHere with Me by Marshmello\nLinks mentioned in this episode:\nA La Carte Connections\nRachel Zemser on LinkedIn\nStrange Currencies by REM, music was chosen by Rachel Zemser\nConnect with the show\nAQUALAB\nZachary Cartwright, PhD","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/bdwyneYe-wwuE0piWvrRKwpYyT9MYdDMVavfd2QmlTQ/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS8yZGRk/NDFhODg5NWI5YTc0/NWMzNjA1OTkxZGY3/MmJlZC5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}