RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT
Allied Blending is known for state-of-the-art facilities, proven real-world evaluations and industry-leading innovations through R&D. Our philosophy behind that advanced thinking is very simple: Give the best people the right resources and amazing things will happen.
LOCATIONS AND SERVICES
ST. LOUIS R&D CENTER
State-of-the-art lab for a broad spectrum of processed cheese products.
At Allied Blending’s St. Louis lab anti-caking systems and processed cheese products are formulated and evaluated. Our lab has the ability to utilize all types of raw material for physical attributes and functionality, including a pilot scale cheese cooking operation. Allied Blending is also associated with the Danforth Plant Science Center that gives the Company access to new technologies in plant- based ingredients.
TORTILLA INNOVATION CENTER
Commercial tortilla line for customer development.
Allied Blending LP’s Tortilla Innovation Center resides in its Bell, CA facility. From mixer to cooling conveyor line, this facility does it all. Allied Blending LP evaluates tortilla formulations in an actual manufacturing setting, producing finished tortillas that are ready to eat and evaluate.
TECHNICAL SUPPORT
Our technical staff provides in-depth support for all of your needs including:
- Nutritionals (software generated)
- Custom formulations & optimization
- Ingredients and functional applications
- On-site processing support
- QC analytical validation – pH, moisture, etc.
- Environmental monitoring assistance
- Documentation assistance
- Ingredient validation testing
- Shelf-life studies
- Specifications
