Gaurav Mehta is a highly experienced Flavours and Ingredients Application Specialist with expertise in product formulation and development across various beverage categories, including juices, carbonated soft drinks, dairy, and health food drinks. Currently employed at International Flavors & Fragrances since May 2016, Gaurav is skilled in utilizing flavor applications, designing product experiments, and executing projects for clients. Previous experience includes serving as a Senior Product Application Specialist at Roquette Riddhi Siddhi Pvt. Ltd., where knowledge of specialty ingredients for dairy and non-dairy beverages was developed, and a QA Officer at Parle Products Pvt. Ltd. Gaurav began a career at General Mills as a Quality Coordinator, focusing on new product development and regulatory compliance. Academic qualifications include an M.Tech in Food Engineering and Technology from the Institute of Chemical Technology and a B.Tech in Food Engineering & Technology from Kurukshetra University.