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About CoDeveloper

What is CoDeveloper?

CoDeveloper is an AI-powered R&D platform built BY food scientists FOR food scientists. It combines IFT's 85+ years of scientific excellence with advanced AI to deliver science-backed considerations for formulation challenges.

Is CoDeveloper an IFT product?

CoDeveloper is funded and developed by IFT, not venture capital or tech companies. This means it's built BY food scientists FOR food scientists - with a deep understanding of R&D challenges rather than generic tech solutions. Our priority is advancing food science, not maximizing profits for investors.

Is CoDeveloper aligned with IFT’s overall mission?

CoDeveloper is an AI-powered co-scientist created to work with you, not for you. As your trusted partner across R&D processes, and backed by proven science, CoDeveloper plays a central role in IFT’s mission to promote and advance the science of food and its application.

How is CoDeveloper different from ChatGPT or other AI tools?

Unlike generic AI that searches the internet, CoDeveloper has exclusive access to IFT's peer-reviewed research and trusted scientific content. Additionally, Sous earned an A on IFT's Certified Food Scientist Exam and understands food science terminology, ingredient interactions, and processing parameters that other AI products simply can’t.

Who is CoDeveloper designed for?

R&D teams who need expertise across multiple domains - particularly teams where developers wear many hats. CoDeveloper complements your expertise, providing access to trusted scientific knowledge when you need it.

Features & Capabilities

What is Sous?

Sous is your AI co-scientist - a chat interface where you can ask any formulation or technical question and get science-backed considerations with transparent reasoning and scientific sources.

How does Reverse Engineering work?

Choose from nearly half a million branded food products or Input any product's ingredient statement and nutrition facts panel. CoDeveloper performs a proprietary multi-step process to analyze this publicly available information to generate a science-optimized formula for users to consider.

Can I upload my own proprietary ingredients?

Yes. The Pantry feature lets you upload ingredients individually or in bulk. Your proprietary specifications stay completely secure and are never used for AI training. Choose from thousands of pre-loaded ingredients, then add your own.

What's the difference between Basic and Professional tiers?

Basic includes Sous chat functionality, formula development and version tracking. The Professional tier adds the full power of Sous with formula generation, automated workflows (Sous Actions), reverse engineering and advanced formula analysis. Professional is recommended for teams wanting complete AI capabilities.

Security & Data Privacy

Is my proprietary data safe?

Absolutely. Your intellectual property stays yours. Built on Microsoft Azure with database-per-customer isolation, your formulations and proprietary data are never used for AI training or shared with other customers.

How does CoDeveloper protect my competitive advantage?

Complete data isolation with end-to-end encryption ensures your formulations remain confidential. Each customer has a separate database, and your proprietary information is never accessible to other users or used to improve the AI model.

What infrastructure does CoDeveloper use?

CoDeveloper is built on Microsoft Azure's enterprise-grade infrastructure with Azure Active Directory B2C authentication, multi-factor authentication support, and 99.9% uptime SLA.

Implementation & Getting Started

How quickly can my team start using CoDeveloper?

Immediately. CoDeveloper is browser-based with no installation required. With thousands of ingredients pre-loaded, you can begin formulating on day one while uploading your proprietary ingredients.

What are the system requirements?

Browser-based access with a standard internet connection. No local installation required.

What's the difference between SSO options?

Basic tier does not include SSO. Professional tier offers optional SSO integration. Enterprise tier includes SSO as standard.

Pricing & Plans

How is CoDeveloper priced?

Per seat annual licensing: Each tier builds on the previous with additional capabilities. Book your free demo for more information.

Can I see CoDeveloper before purchasing?

Yes. Contact us for a free personalized demonstration and see how CoDeveloper solves your specific R&D challenges.

What's the difference between SSO options?

Basic tier does not include SSO. Professional tier offers optional SSO integration. Enterprise tier includes SSO as standard.

Getting Started

What does the demo include?

Your complimentary 30 minute personalized demo highlights how CoDeveloper works on challenges similar to yours. You'll see real examples of science-backed considerations for your specific formulation needs.

Who do I contact for more information?

Simply click the link at the bottom of this page to request a personalized demo. Once received, a CoDeveloper Team member will be in touch to better understand your specific challenges and to get your demo scheduled.

How many seats does my team need?

Teams typically need 1-15 seats depending on R&D team size. Our Enterprise package provides organization-wide access. Book your demo for more information.

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