Organoleptic Characteristics of Flavor Materials

In this monthly column, senior flavorist Judith Michalski describes the odor, taste and suggested applications for several materials.

For example, WS-5 (synonym: N-[(Ethoxycarbonyl) Methyl]-p-menthane-3-Carboxamide) from Fontarome, FEMA# 4309, CAS# 68489-14-5, is described as follows: the profile of this interesting compound will add to the cooling, trigeminal effects of mint and sensation flavors as well as for those intended for gums and confections, breath fresheners, toothpaste, mouthwash, alcoholic products, etc.

This edition features discussions of WS-5 as well as Aruscolate, vanille absolute, labdanum absolute and sandalwood oil EI.

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