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Organaleptic Characteristics of Flavor Materials: March April 2002

Mosciano, Michalski and organoleptic evaluation panelists explore a variety of flavor components and applications, such as Beeswax Absolute, Cardamom Oil, Lovage Essential Oil and more.

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Organoleptic Characteristics of Flavor Materials - September 2019

This month’s column features discussions on isobutyl phenylacetate, hexyl octanoate, celery seed oil and more.

The European-based panel sampled flavor ingredients from Bedoukian Research.

Flavor Reports: EU Edition (April 25)

Our European panel of flavorists assess the taste and odor characteristics of flavor ingredients from spilanthol to lavender aldehyde.

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Organoleptic Characteristics of Flavor Materials July 2019

This month’s column features discussions on maté absolute, methyl ketone mix, ethyl-5-hydroxydecanoate, benzoin siam resinoid and more.

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Flavor Bites: 5-Methyl Furfural

5-Methyl furfural makes the best contribution to the caramel underpinnings of flavors that derive a significant aspect of their overall profile from heated sugars.

In this month’s column we evaluate ingredients from MANE, a family business founded in 1871.

Flavor Reports: EU Edition (August 2025)

Our panel from the British Society of Flavorists analyze and discuss eight ingredients for their applications in flavor formulations.

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Flavor Bites: Benzyl acetate

Though this ingredient is mostly associated with berry flavors, its characteristics can provide a striking berry nuance in a variety of non-fruit flavors.

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Flavor Bites: 5-Methyl Furfural

5-Methyl furfural makes the best contribution to the caramel underpinnings of flavors that derive a significant aspect of their overall profile from heated sugars.

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Flavor Bites: 5-Hydroxy 2-decenoic acid delta lactone

Otherwise known as massoi lactone—the key flavor component of massoi bark oil—5-hydroxy 2-decenoic acid delta lactone is known for adding a creamy note in more than just dairy flavors.

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Flavor Bites: iso-Butyric Acid

Exhibiting a complex character, iso-butyric acid is effective in a wide range of fruit and non-fruit flavors, particularly those outside of the dairy category.

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Organoleptic Characteristics of Flavor Materials January 2018

This month’s column features discussions on tea extract CO2, 3-Methyl-2,4-nonanedione, carrot seed oil, pyrazine mixture and propyl acetate.

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Flavor Bites: Cinnamyl Acetate

While hardly effective as the main driver of a flavor, this ingredient can play an important secondary role in many flavors, adding depth and rounding out angular profiles.

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Flavor Bites: Anisyl Alcohol

Found naturally in Tahitian vanilla beans, the ingredient is an interesting floral note that can be used in a variety of brown, fruit and dairy flavor applications.

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Flavor Bites: Acetal

With a similar odor profile to acetaldehyde, acetal’s odor is less pungent and adds freshness to a wide variety of profiles, especially juicy orange flavors.

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Organoleptic Characteristics of Flavor Materials: July 2017

This month’s column features discussions on black tea, veratraldehyde natural, boronia special absolute, ginger CO2 extract and more.

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Flavor Bites: Cinnamyl Alcohol

A combination of balsamic honey notes with unique floral nuances, cinnamyl alcohol adds depth and complexity to a variety of brown and fruit flavors.

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Flavor Bites: Propenyl Guaethol

With its ability to be about 20 times stronger than vanillin, this ingredient works well in brown flavors at low levels or can be used in combination with vanillin.

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Organoleptic Characteristics of Flavor Materials

This month's column features organoleptic discussions on 2-Butanone, Ethyl levulinate, Methyl salicylate and more.

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