Degradation study on a modified chewing gum system

Kurzfassung

A UK food manufacturer based in the South-East of England is interested in research partners, preferably a research institute to develop methodology and assess the degradation of a modified chewing gum in real-life and/or simulated conditions. The company have their own methodology and assessments that they are willig to share but the aim would be for the partner to develop their own independent tests and results. The modified chewing gum is ready for testing as soon as the agreement is made

Details

A large multinational company based in the South East of England is interested in seeking a collaborative research partner to develop an independent methodology to assess the rate and extent of degradation of a modified chewing gum product in the environment and to carry out tests on trial formulations. The testing would need to be in conditions as close to a true environment as possible, preferably in both simulated and real conditions. Necessary conditions for the study will need to include exposure of the gum base to a variety of seasonal weather conditions, particularly combinations of rain and sunlight. The ideal study would also include a footfall element. The project would be fully funded by the company for a period of upto one year with the expectation that the results would be published in an appropriate peer reviewed journal. The collaboration would include sharing background knowledge and in-house methodology.

Technical Specifications / Specific technical requirements:
The company are interested in the collaborative areas of research, testing and technical co-operation. The company would be interested in a group that have the ability to conduct product testing in environmental and/or a simulation of environmental conditions perhaps to include footfall simulation and/or true life footfall.