Praneeta Deshpande

Experience

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  Puratos

  Jun 2018 - Jul 2018

  Summer Internship

  I was R&D intern at Puratos.Skills Acquired:1.Evaluated sensory aspects of of cake, cupcakes, waffles, chocolates and fruit fillings2. Developed pistachio green color in ‘Tegral Satin Pistachio Egg free’ cupcake premix & redcolor in ‘Tegral Satin Red velvet’ by using synthetic and organic pigments3. Controlled qualitative parameters of fruit fillings and chocolates, cake batters & neutral glazes4. Studied chocolate manufacturing process5. Studies additives used in cake premixes, chocolates and fruit fillings, glazes6. Optimized foundation recipes (waffle, cupcakes, cake & bread) according to consumer’sdemand7. Estimated prominent quantitative parameters in fruit filling, chocolates and cake batters Show less

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  Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay

  Jun 2019 - Dec 2019

  Research Internship

  I did an individual project by the topic of ' Development of Integrated process for extraction of valuable compounds (oil, protein, dietary fibres) from hemp seeds.'Description: 1) Optimized methodologies for efficient separation of oil, protein, and dietary fibers.2) Deployed dry fractionation for high-quality protein isolate and hull removal.3) Characterized hemp seed composition, oil properties, antioxidant activity, mineral content, and more.4) Revealed promising fatty acid and amino acid profiles for health and nutrition. Why does this matter? Hemp offers exciting potential for the Indian economy:1) Sustainable agriculture: Less water & pesticides than traditional crops.2) Value creation: High-value products like oil, protein isolate, and dietary fiber.3) Functional food industry: Hemp's rich nutrient profile meets surging demand.4) Nutritional security: Combats protein deficiencies and fosters healthier communities.5) Job creation: Revives rural economies through cultivation and processing. Show less

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  Aditya Trading - Arati tea

  Feb 2021 - Apr 2021

  New Product Development

  Focus: Developed Iced Tea & Tea-based RTS beveragesKey Achievements:Tea Expertise:1) Researched diverse tea varieties (black, oolong, green, rooibos blends)2) Conducted sensory evaluation of green tea blends.Flavor Development:1) Mastered tea blending & flavoring techniques2) Created flavoured tea premixes (ginger, masala, thyme, rosemary, rose peppermint)3) Developed a women's health-focused tea blend with Ayurvedic herbs4) Infused iced tea flavors with Ayurvedic herb juicesTechnical Innovation:1) Solved flavor imbalance issues in RTS beverages using natural stabilizers2) Implemented anti-caking agents for free-flowing tea premix in tea bagsHealth & Sugar Awareness:1) Substituted sucrose with natural sweeteners in iced teas2) Analyzed various brewing methods (ice brew, cold brew, hot brew)Overall: Gained comprehensive knowledge and hands-on experience in tea product development, from understanding varieties and flavors to technical problem-solving and health-conscious innovation. Show less

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  Mokashe Industries Pvt. Ltd.

  May 2021 - Nov 2021

  Beverage Research & Development Consultant

  1) Conducted market research and identify emerging trends in the beverage industry.2) Developed and refined beverage concepts, including flavor profiles, ingredients, and formulations.3) Collaborated with internal stakeholders to source high-quality ingredients and optimize production processes.4) Conducted sensory evaluation and consumer testing to refine and ensure product quality.5) Managed and maintained detailed documentation of all product development activities.6) Stayed updated about the regulatory requirements and ensured compliance with FSSAI standards. Show less

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  Crédit Agricole CIB

  Dec 2021 - Mar 2023

  Loan Administrator

  1) Worked with primarily US based debt market, with debt instruments like syndicated, participant, forfeited and bilateral loans. 2) Monitored daily transactional exception activity on syndicated and participated facilities, including system posting of all funds received or disbursed on the accounting software. 3) Handled end to end BO operations of Syndicated, Participant & Bilateral deals like closings, funding requests, applying receivables, deal amendments & restructuring of loans, Nostro reconciliation, Past Due clearance including Commitment fees, interest and LC fees.4) Carried out extensive research for position reconciliation while constantly being in contact and maintaining a good working relationship with the agented banks and BSG (Business Support Group) 5) Played an instrumental role in transition from LIBOR to RFR & comfortably worked with USD, CAD, EUR, GBP, DKK, SEK & MXN currency loans. 6) Processed up to 800 deals & trained 3 people in processing of Participant deals. Show less