Our Mission:
To support local agriculture, aid in local food sustainability, and enable local businesses to thrive in Hawaii’s economy by providing technical expertise and resources in food product development.
Our Goals:
- Aid in the creation of safe and high-quality products using local ingredients.
- Assist businesses in turning ideas into commercial products
- Train students in Culinology and Food Product Development
Services Offered: (for a fee)
Product Development:
- Recipe Development, Modifications and Testing
- Standardizing Recipes
Nutritional Labeling:
- Nutrition Facts Panels (Computer-generated)
- Menu Labeling
- Ingredient Statements
- Allergen Declaration
Analytical Testing:
- Water Activity
- pH Testing
- Moisture Content
- Brix (sugar content)
Consulting/Recommendations:
- Product Development
- Food Trends
- Food Safety
- Packaging
- Shelf life Testing
- Consumer Sensory Evaluation
Culinary innovation products are currently sold in the Kapi`olani Community College Cafeteria.
Contact Information
Culinary Innovation Center
Kapi‘olani Community College
4303 Diamond Head Rd. ʻŌhiʻa 103
Honolulu, HI 96816
Phone: 808-734-9593
Email: cicenter@hawaii.edu