Zal Taleyarkhan

Zal Taleyarkhan is a Corporate Research Chef and Director of Innovation at Charlie Baggs Culinary Innovations (CBCI) in Chicago. He specializes in culinary innovation and product development, focusing on creating clean label formulations that meet the evolving demands of health-conscious consumers. His work emphasizes the importance of using simpler, more natural ingredients while maintaining culinary quality and food safety during the product's shelf life.12

Taleyarkhan has been involved in various initiatives aimed at reformulating products for clients, including using natural antioxidants like rosemary extract and replacing synthetic ingredients with more natural alternatives such as vinegar and citric extracts. He is also interested in emerging ingredients and processes, such as plant-based solutions and fermentation, which can facilitate cleaner labeling in food products.1

His culinary journey has been shaped by diverse experiences, including traveling internationally with his father, which has likely influenced his innovative approach to food.4 Taleyarkhan is active on LinkedIn, where he shares insights related to product development and industry trends.23