InventHelp, the Pittsburgh-based invention-submission company, is advancing a new proprietary seafood fry seasoning blend to market under the name Boyd's Seafood Lip Smacking Good, according to a disclosure filed June 12, 2026. The product, catalogued internally as TKC-400, was developed by a Winnsboro, South Carolina inventor who says the recipe has been refined over 25 years of home cooking.
The concept is a pre-mixed dry coating formulated specifically for fried fish and shrimp. The inventor's stated rationale centres on convenience: eliminating the step of manually combining individual spices and seasonings before each fry session. No ingredient list or nutritional profile has been disclosed at this stage of development.
The announcement arrives as the retail seasoning and coating mix segment continues to attract consumer and investor attention. The global breading and coating ingredients market was valued at roughly $3.8 billion in 2024 and is projected to expand at a compound annual growth rate of approximately 5.2% through the end of the decade, driven in part by sustained demand for value-added seafood products and at-home meal solutions, according to industry analysts. Pre-seasoned fry mixes occupy a niche within that broader category, competing against established retail brands as well as private-label grocery offerings.
InventHelp's business model centres on connecting independent inventors with manufacturers and licensing partners rather than commercialising products directly. The company provides patent referral services, prototype development assistance, and submission of concepts to interested companies. Whether Boyd's Seafood Lip Smacking Good proceeds to a licensing agreement, a manufacturing partnership, or retail launch has not been disclosed.
"My tasty formula would spice up the flavors of fried shrimp and fish, and it would eliminate the hassle of manually blending ingredients from scratch," the inventor said in the release. No financial terms, production timeline, or distribution targets were provided. Interested manufacturers or licensees are expected to contact InventHelp directly for submission details.
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