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Pulegone Added to Prop 65

Move "not based upon sufficient information," according to key trade groups.

OEHHA Intends to List β-Myrcene and Pulegone as Cancer Causing

In the notices of intent, the OEHHA said pulegone, a natural constituent of various plants, and β-Myrcene, used in flavor and fragrance, meet the requirements for listing as known to the state to cause cancer for purposes of Proposition 65 under the Labor Code listing mechanism.

Progress in Essential Oils

Mentha viridis lavanduliodora Sacco Essential Oils: State of the Art

With regards to mint oil chemical composition, discovery and selection of new land races or chemotypes of Mentha species bring forth novel and unique flavor profiles. These are unique model systems for the study of essential oil biosynthetic pathway regulation and can be applied commercially, fulfilling some special market requirements.

Progress in Essential Oils

Pennyroyal oil and cubeb oil.

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[Update] FDA Removes 7 Synthetic Flavors from Food Additives List

Following an analysis of data presented by two petitions, the FDA has de-listed 7 synthetic flavoring substances from its list of acceptable food additives.

Progress in Essential Oils

Peppermint oil, galangal oil and kapurkachri oil.

NRDC, Others Petition FDA to Ban Eight Carcinogenic Flavorings in Food

Petition urges the banning of eight synthetic flavorings used for more than 40 years in the industry—which may be found in ice cream, baked goods, candy and beverages.

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Comment Period on Furfuryl Alcohol Prop 65 Listing Extended

FEMA says the Notice of Intent to List does not describe furfuryl alcohol as a flavor ingredient. #furfurylalcoholprop65

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The Next Generation of Buchu Oil Production

For over 300 years, South African buchu has remained a vital component of the flavor and fragrance industry. New innovations in irrigation and fire-prevention have allowed the crop to flourish once more, ushering in the next generation of buchu.

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Taking a Fresh Look at Mint

With its freshness and versatility, mint is increasingly a key ingredient of choice for perfumers and flavorists alike. In this article, Firmenich discusses the global mint market, its versatility in a variety of F&F applications and exploring new compounds through R&D.

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Flavor Bites: Para-mentha-8-thiol-3-one acetate

Though similar to para-mentha-8-thiol-3-one in odor profile, para-mentha-8-thiol-3-one acetate is more heat stable and is less prone to H2S loss on storage.

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Rediscovering the Mint Market

The drive behind mint is rooted in the growing demand for traceable and sustainable natural mint, while developing new innovations in sensory research and a more refined understanding of regional preferences.

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Progress in Essential Oils: Spanish Oregano Oil

This month's column discusses the chemical composition of Spanish oregano oil.

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Progress in Essential Oils: Sweet Fennel Oil and Extract

In this column, Brian M. Lawrence reviews the composition of sweet fennel oil and extract as found by various researchers. For example, a commercial sample of sweet fennel oil was screened for its anti-platelet activity by Tognolini et al. (2006) and Guerini et al. (2006) using GC-FID and GC/MS. Results are reported herein.

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Progress in Essential Oils: Lemon Verbena Oil

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

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Progress in Essential Oils: Thymol-rich Thymus vulgaris oils – Part 1

A derivative of thyme oil, thymol contains antibacterial, anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, among others. Part 1 discusses the various constituents of thymol-rich thyme oils.

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