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I’m looking for an experienced food scientist or product formulator to precisely reverse engineer an existing spice blend. Currently, the blend is private-labeled for my brand by a co-packer (their recipe, my label). Your task is to recreate this blend exactly, paying close attention to flavor, texture (specific grind size of spices), and color. Project Requirements: Precisely reverse engineer an existing spice blend. Maintain a clean-label ingredient list. Provide a detailed recipe/formula including: Ingredients by weight Percentage composition of each ingredient Precise specification of ingredient grind sizes (e.g., mm/mesh/micron size for dried spices) Offer guidance on ingredient sourcing and trusted suppliers to maintain consistency. Optional but appreciated: Recommendations for co-packers familiar with premium spice blends. Project Scope & Timeline: This is a short-term, hourly project. In your proposal, please include your estimated hours and timeline required to complete this project. Future Opportunity: Successful completion of this project will lead to additional fixed-price opportunities to reverse engineer at least 5 more blends, as well as possible future product development from scratch. Freelancer Requirements: Intermediate to expert-level experience in food science and product formulation Proven track record in spice blend development and reverse engineering Strong expertise in ingredient sourcing Based in the U.S. Ability to work independently with clear communication Looking forward to reviewing your proposals and finding a long-term partner to support my brand's growth!