1. Founders and food brands: start with the free NPD Discovery Call. If you only have one specific question, book the Founder Consult. 2. Food science professionals: book the Resume + LinkedIn Review for job applications, the Mock Interview if you have an interview coming up, and Breaking Into Food R&D if you’re unsure what your next move should be. 3. Students: book Food Science MS in the US if you’re planning a master’s. 4. Anyone with a single question: Ask a Food Scientist. 5. People outside food science: Resume Revision (Any Industry).

The Discovery Call is free. It’s for understanding your project and seeing whether we should work together, and if so, a written proposal follows. The Founder Consult is paid, and it’s for getting an expert answer to a specific question during the call itself.

There’s no fixed price list, because no two products are the same. After the Discovery Call, I’ll send you a written proposal priced for your project and broken down by milestone.

Topmate shows prices adjusted to your country, so the session costs the same either way. You’ll see the final price in your currency at checkout.

Beverages, including carbonated drinks, flavored waters, tea and coffee; dairy and non-dairy emulsions and toppings; and high-protein products like smoothies and puddings. I also help restaurants with menu and recipe development.

Yes. I don’t share your recipe, product details or anything we discuss. I’m happy to sign an NDA before we start a project.

Yes, for food R&D, NPD and QA roles. The Mock Interview covers formulation scenarios, ingredient functionality, scale-up, shelf life and experimental design, along with behavioral questions.

No. I’ve worked in food R&D in both the US and India, so I can help with applications in either country, and with moving between the two.

No. It’s guidance from my own experience as an international student. For visa or immigration questions, check official sources or your university’s international office.

Book Resume Revision (Any Industry). Resume structure and positioning carry across fields. I’ll ask you about the keywords and tools that matter in your field.

For all paid calls, you’ll get a short written summary of the key points and next steps within 24 hours.

Yes, one short follow-up by message within 7 days. For anything more, book Ask a Food Scientist or another session.

Yes. Use the reschedule link in your confirmation at least 24 hours before the session.