Vidita Deshpande
About Vidita Deshpande
Vidita Deshpande is a Product Development Scientist with extensive experience in formulating and improving nutraceutical products. She holds a PhD in Food Science and Nutrition from Utah State University and has worked in various roles within academia and the food industry.
Work at Nutraceutical Corporation
Currently, Vidita Deshpande serves as a Product Development Scientist at Nutraceutical Corporation in Ogden, Utah. In this role, she collaborates with various teams, including formulations management, marketing, and accounting, to address issues and enhance existing proprietary products and processes. Her responsibilities include researching, formulating, testing, and refining new product designs, particularly focusing on ingestible liquid nutraceutical products. Vidita actively participates in the product development process for natural beverages, juices, and liquid nutritional supplements, guiding projects from design to market.
Education and Expertise
Vidita Deshpande earned her Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Food Science from Utah State University, where she studied from 2015 to 2020. Prior to that, she obtained a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Agriculture-Food Science from California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo, completing her studies from 2013 to 2015. Her expertise encompasses shelf life testing, consumer panel studies, and analytical testing, among other areas. Vidita has also published a peer-reviewed article and presented her research at the ADSA Annual meetings.
Background
Vidita Deshpande has a diverse background in the field of food science and nutrition. She worked as a Graduate Research Assistant in the NDFS department at Utah State University from 2015 to 2020. Prior to that, she held multiple positions at California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo, including Teaching Assistant, Undergraduate Research Assistant, and Community Advisor. Her early experience also includes a Summer Internship at California Polytechnic State University in 2014. Additionally, she served as Product Development and Quality Manager at SnackCo Of America from 2020 to 2021.
Achievements
Throughout her career, Vidita Deshpande has demonstrated her skills in product development by winning five product development competitions since 2015. Her contributions to the field include conducting organoleptic testing of raw ingredients and finished products, as well as performing large-scale batching and analysis. Vidita actively engages in product development meetings, where she presents progress reports and shares insights with peers, management, and customers.