May 2021

The May issue of Perfumer & Flavorist+ focuses on the role of mint in the F&F industry. Also in this issue: fragrance trends and a look at the future of the oral care market.

Perfumer & Flavorist+ May 2021

May 2021

Pork flavors are well served by 100 ppm of 2-methyl pyrazine.

Flavor Bites: 2-Methyl pyrazine

The vanilla market in Madagascar has been impacted by the adoption of natural flavors and climate change.

Vanilla’s Perpetual Crisis

This month's Profiles column features Austin Luft, senior flavor chemist at T. Hasegawa.

Profiles: Austin Luft

From a distance it looks like not much has changed in oral care, but closer examination reveals a different story.

Oral Care: Ready for Disruption

Neha Okhade believes traveling is an adventure that can provide inspiration to create a magical fragrance.

The Making of a Perfumer

Strawberry furanone is one of the most important aroma compounds and is used in a wide range of flavors for both food and beverages.

Synthesizing Strawberry Furanone

Many of this month’s ingredients feature citrus, ginger and herbal notes.

Organoleptic Characteristics of Flavor Materials

Like many categories, fine fragrance was impacted by COVID-19.

Forward Thinking: Fine Fragrance Trends Driving the Industry

Tea has been the medium of hospitality, warmth and affection across cultures for centuries.

Tea Aromas: A Global Tour

Through fermentation, wine emits intricate fragrance accords and flavors that often find similarities with perfume.

Wine & Fragrance

Mint has grown in popularity in fine fragrance, candles and bath products throughout spring 2021.

Mint to Be

From chewing gum and oral care to confections, beverages and frozen treats, mint is among the leading flavors around the globe.

Mint’s Role in Evolving F&F Industry Trends