Fix your snack production problems and optimize your processes with proven food science expertise.
PhD Food Scientist with 20+ years of experience, patented nixtamalization technology, and a global track record helping food companies improve quality, reduce costs, and scale production.
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Product & Process Innovation
Leverage PhD-level expertise from a former Frito-Lay Technology Innovation Manager to navigate the Stage-Gate process with scientific precision. I specialize in the formulation and industrial scale-up of extruded snacks, pellets, and nixtamalized corn products—backed by patented processes and 20+ years of global manufacturing experience. From optimizing texture and appearance to extending shelf-life, I ensure your product is profitable, consistent, and ready for market.
Crisis Resolution & Quality Assurance
Stop hemorrhaging money on failed batches and low yields. Drawing on experience across the US, Latin America, Europe, and Asia, I drop in to solve critical manufacturing failures—such as oil rancidity, bag sealing defects, and inconsistent textures—using rigorous Statistical Process Control and Six Sigma methodologies to permanently eliminate recurring defects and streamline operations.
Professional Training & Expert Witness Services
Empower your internal QA/R&D teams with specialized digital courses covering Applied Statistics, Experimental Design, and Six Sigma methodologies, taught by a former university professor with nearly 20 years of teaching experience. Additionally, I provide expert witness testimony and litigation support for food manufacturing disputes, translating complex technical concepts into clear, actionable insights for legal proceedings.
About Adriana Quintanar Guzmán, PhD
Adriana Quintanar Guzmán is a Food Scientist and Technology Innovation expert with over 20 years of experience in the global food industry and 18 years in academic research.
She specializes in snack food processing, nixtamalization, and product development, helping companies improve product quality, optimize manufacturing processes, and reduce inefficiencies.
She has worked with leading food companies across the United States, Latin America, Europe, and Asia, and is the inventor of patented nixtamalization technologies that significantly reduce water usage and improve consistency.
Adriana also serves as an expert witness in food manufacturing litigation cases, providing technical expertise in process, equipment, and intellectual property analysis.
Inventor & Patent Holder
- Instant masa production process
- Nixtamalization innovations
- Process improvements for snack manufacturing
A Lifetime of Food Science Innovation
- 25+ Years of industry experience
- PhD, Food Science
- Process improvements for snack manufacturing
Fluent in English & Spanish
Enabling seamless cross-border operational leadership