So one has a business idea and the product is just coming in shape.

I presume since, you are starting from the grass-root level, test the product with known families-friends around & after +ve reinforcement, reach the strangers with your mini sample bites.

Categorize them all in group - diabetic patients for sugar, youngsters mild or moderate spices/sweet etc. during the first test to get an idea of the majority of expected customers in future, Listen carefully & note the comments.

Take the test again to them all after the fist feedback followed by finally preparing your product as per their varied needs.

Professional lab testing & other marathons to meet the given standards (eg: FSII number) is a must, in case you are thinking on a bigger scale.

Considering finance, time & comfort, select the packing and reach the grocery stores, supermarkets or even your own old work place/s as well as neighbourhood.

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I think the practice if you want to patent an idea, is you must first come up with the idea, build a working prototype, build that first, and then test the market.

1) have a business plan
2) secure funding
3) try it

might want to patent the idea first.. just saying..