Allyl isothiocyanate (FEMA# 2034, CAS# 57-06-7) is a perfect example of the dramatic difference concentration levels make. The pure chemical seems entirely at home in a chemical warfare scenario. Diluted many, many times, it adds a lovely tang to sushi or roast beef. This might encourage us to comfortably pigeonhole this raw material into mustard and related profiles. This is far from the limit of its capabilities. At even lower levels, it can brighten a wide range of fairly unrelated flavors.
Allyl isothiocyanate (FEMA# 2034, CAS# 57-06-7) is a perfect example of the dramatic difference concentration levels make. The pure chemical seems entirely at home in a chemical warfare scenario. Diluted many, many times, it adds a lovely tang to sushi or roast beef. This might encourage us to comfortably pigeonhole this raw material into mustard and related profiles. This is far from the limit of its capabilities. At even lower levels, it can brighten a wide range of fairly unrelated flavors.
Note that the dose rates given throughout this article are the levels suggested for use in flavors intended to be dosed at 0.05% in ready-to-drink beverages or in a simple bouillon.
For the full article, please check out the Perfumer & Flavorist+ May 2022 issue.
