Bench samples are step 5 of HBM’s 10-step R&D framework, produced in 2–4 weeks in a 3,000 sq ft R&D lab. They let a brand taste, test, and approve a formula, flavor, and texture before committing to a pilot batch or commercial run.

What bench samples are

A bench sample is a small, hand-made version of your formula made in the R&D lab. It is how you confirm flavor, color, texture, and dosing on the actual product before any money goes toward tooling or a production run.

From bench to pilot

Once bench samples are approved, the project moves to a pilot batch, then commercial production. Bench samples take 2–4 weeks; building approval here de-risks everything downstream.

Framework step	5 of 10
Lead time	2–4 weeks
Where	3,000 sq ft R&D lab
Next step	Pilot batch

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