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Gemma and James are the founders of Nae Nuts, a start-up company who aimed to create a range of sunflower seed butters. The company sought the expertise of the Scottish Centre for Food Development and Innovation (SCFDI) to assist with the development of the range, utilising the SCFDI’s food science and product development knowledge. The couple had the idea to develop a smooth, crunchy and sweet crunchy variety of the sunflower seed butter that would provide an alternative to typical nut butters like peanut or almond for nut allergy sufferers and their households to enjoy.

The project was funded by Scottish Funding Council’s

The company were involved throughout each stage of the project and approved three recipes. The final recipes were evaluated by a panel of consumers and analysed for nutritional composition. The SCFDI provided a report of the consumer testing and provided all the relevant information required to manufacture and launch the three varieties.

"The team at the university have been great to work with and have allowed us to develop 3 products and give us a great start in getting our company off the ground and up and running. The team’s knowledge and expertise enhanced the project, we were able to gain valuable information and the team were very open and enthusiastic throughout the whole process. "
James and Gemma, Founders

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