Mentors
Mr. Mungwari – Chemical Engineer and Lecturer, MSU (Mentorship in product development, quality testing and process optimization)
Smoolush is a nutrient-rich, ready-to-drink yoghurt developed to offer a refreshing, health-conscious dairy beverage tailored to meet the dietary needs of youth and active individuals. It combines fresh cow’s milk and live probiotic cultures, with enhanced shelf stability and reduced settling effects through formulation optimization. Smoolush aims to address nutritional gaps while promoting gut health, especially in low-income and rural communities. The product also supports local dairy value chains and encourages youth-led agribusiness.
Key milestones
- Successfully developed a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) – for consistent production.
- Optimized formulation to reduce sedimentation and enhance product uniformity.
- Conducted initial sensory evaluations and market sampling within the MSU community.
- Initiated IP protection process.
- Designed a trademark for the Smoolush project.