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Vikash Malik, PhD

Principal Scientist - Pfizer
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Vikash Malik is a physicist by training (PhD in Physics) and analytical scientist by profession. He is currently working as a Senior Research Scientist at Kerry. Vikash has extensive knowledge of analytical techniques such as Rheology, particle analyzer, Dynamic Scanning Calorimetry (DSC), Dynamic Vapor Sorption (DVS) and Size Exclusion Chromatography Multi Angle Light Scattering (SEC-MALS). He enjoys working on the solutions to formulation and processing related problem by utilizing his experience as a material scientist.
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Low-Calorie Beverages – Overcoming Challenges Using Sensory Science

Author(s): Peter Lee, PhD, Vikash Malik, PhD

Low-calorie beverages can be an important part of addressing high sugar and calorie intake, but many products do not succeed because key sensory factors are not addressed beyond sweetness. Tools from sensory and analytical sciences can be key to building back mouthfeel in beverages which have reduced levels of sugar.