**Table of Contents:**

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Chapter 1

: Introduction**
1.1 Background and Rationale
1.2 Research Objectives
1.3 Scope and Significance of the Study
1.4 Structure of the Thesis

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Chapter 2

: Literature Review**
2.1 Overview of Food Product Development Process
2.2 Introduction to Artificial Intelligence
2.3 Applications of AI in Food Science and Technology
2.4 Challenges and Limitations of AI in Food Product Development
2.5 Current Trends and Future Directions

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Chapter 3

: Methodology**
3.1 Research Design
3.2 Data Collection Methods
3.3 Data Analysis Techniques
3.4 Case Study Selection Criteria

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Chapter 4

: Findings and Discussion**
4.1 Overview of Case Studies
4.2 Analysis of AI Applications in Food Product Development
4.3 Benefits and Challenges Identified
4.4 Opportunities for Future Research
4.5 Implications for Practice

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Chapter 5

: Conclusion and Recommendations**
5.1 Summary of Key Findings
5.2 Contributions to Knowledge
5.3 Practical Implications
5.4 Recommendations for Future Research
5.5 Conclusion