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Progress in Essential Oils: Turmeric Oil, Part 2

Part two of this two-part column compares the chemical compositions of turmeric oil and Curcuma longa.

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Progress in Essential Oils: Turmeric Oil, Part 1

Turmeric is well-known as the yellow, aromatic spice used in curry powder and numerous Asian culinary dishes. It is the rhizome of Curcuma longa L., a member of the ginger family. Part one of this two-part column compares the chemical compositions of turmeric oil with Curcuma aromatica.

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Progress in Essential Oils: Lemon Verbena Oil

This month's column discusses the chemical composition of lemon verbena oil.

Guarana is a rich source of methylxanthine, which is responsible for its stimulating and cognitive effects, as well as polyphenols such as tannins, catechins, epicatechins and procyanidins B1 and B2.

From Art to Applied Science: Natural Extracts for a Curated Sensory Experience

How flavorists can leverage natural extracts to bring forth innovation opportunities that will delight the senses.

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Progress in Essential Oils: Cubeb Oil

This month's column discusses the chemical composition of cubeb oil derived from Piper cubeba L.

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Back to its Roots: Ginger Flavor & Trends

Used in culinary and medicinal applications for centuries, ginger has found an audience with contemporary consumers, who search for sophisticated and functional flavors in beverages and even pet food.

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Progress in Essential Oils: Celery Seed and Leaf Oils

This month's column discusses the chemical compositions of celery seed leaf and oil.

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Progress in Essential Oils: Myrica Gale

Adored by beavers, once found in beers of north western Germany during the Middle Ages and used as an effective insect repellant or a perfumery ingredient, myrica gale oil's constituents can shed new light to formulators on other ways it can be used in F&F.