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Beyond the Lab Coats: A Journey Through Flavor, Formulas, and Life
A food scientist’s journey through flavors, formulas, careers, and the messy, meaningful process of finding purpose.
Beyond the Lab Coats blends science, storytelling, and self-discovery as José and Yelena Barbosa pull back the curtain on the food, beverage, and supplement industries while sharing the personal, corporate, and cultural lessons earned along the way.
From humble beginnings marked by uncertainty to leading R&D teams for world-class brands, the authors explore the rigorous science of formulation, the politics of innovation, the missteps that become turning points, and the humor found everywhere in between.
Equal parts memoir and industry-insider tour, this book is
Readers who love behind-the-scenes stories
Professionals navigating corporate life and change
Students entering food science & product development
Entrepreneurs seeking clarity, courage, and direction
Anyone who enjoys a thoughtful, uplifting journey of growth
With warmth, grit, and a refreshing dose of honesty, Beyond the Lab Coats reminds us that purpose isn’t found in a moment—it’s formulated over time.
Beyond the Lab Coats blends science, storytelling, and self-discovery as José and Yelena Barbosa pull back the curtain on the food, beverage, and supplement industries while sharing the personal, corporate, and cultural lessons earned along the way.
From humble beginnings marked by uncertainty to leading R&D teams for world-class brands, the authors explore the rigorous science of formulation, the politics of innovation, the missteps that become turning points, and the humor found everywhere in between.
Equal parts memoir and industry-insider tour, this book is
Readers who love behind-the-scenes stories
Professionals navigating corporate life and change
Students entering food science & product development
Entrepreneurs seeking clarity, courage, and direction
Anyone who enjoys a thoughtful, uplifting journey of growth
With warmth, grit, and a refreshing dose of honesty, Beyond the Lab Coats reminds us that purpose isn’t found in a moment—it’s formulated over time.
233 pages, Kindle Edition
Published January 12, 2026
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