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Mint

Reflections of a Retired Flavorist Before He Forgets.

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Editor's Note: Transparent Indulgence

Over the years, the flavor and confectionery industry have worked tirelessly to answer questions on the label as clearly, honestly and concisely as they can. With health-conscious consumers seeking foods that do good for the body, the challenge remains in developing low/no calorie products without compromising sweet taste.

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Organoleptic Characteristics of Flavor Materials: September 2016

This month's column features organoleptic discussions of white china tea distillate, mushroom distillate, rose distillate organic, boronia absolute Tasmanian and more.

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Organoleptic Characteristics of Flavor Materials - July 2016

This month's column features organoleptic discussions on honey absolute, fenugreek absolute 80%, γ-Nonalactone, strawberry furanone, verbenone and more.

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Organoleptic Characteristics of Flavor Materials - April 2019

This month’s column features discussions on spike lavender oil organic, 3-methylthio-1-hexanol, piperonal natural and more.

Consumers increasingly want to choose what suits them in the moment without sacrificing fun or flavor.

Attitudes Toward Alcohol Are Evolving ... And So Are Beverages

Ready-to-drink beverage category offers options for mindful drinking that fit the moment.

A Unique Mentha Aquatica Mint For Flavor

The essential oil from peppermint, Mentha x piperita L., is one of the most widely used oils by the flavor industry for mint flavoring. However, abundant literature and experts’ observations report the varying composition and organoleptic profiles of peppermint oils according to the region of production, climatic variation and harvest date.1-3

Forward Thinking: Mint Condition

Mint remains a staple in toothpaste and chewing gum as well as a seasonal favorite. This article reviews the current status of mint in the marketplace.

Trend Watch: Indian Mint Oils

The present and future outlook for India's production of M. arvensis, M. piperita and M. spicata.

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Editor's Note: Mint’s New Story

Though having a history rooted in Greek mythology, mint was only recognized as a distinct species in the late 17th century and later became popular in flavored and fragranced products.

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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.

Mint flavor has several contributing factors, including the species of plant used and the intensity of the cooling sensation.

Editor's Note: Mint to Be

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Mint Landscape from Field to Flavor

The mint family (Labiatae or Lamiaceae) is composed of many species — including basil, lavender, rosemary, peppermint and spearmint — grown commercially for their essential oils or leaves. This article focuses on agricultural practices employed in the production of peppermint (Mentha x piperita).

Trends in Mint, Part 2: Applications

The power of newness

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The Mint Note in Perfumery

Mints have been used and valued for aromatic purposes for thousands of years. The ancient Greeks and Roman used them. Their effect was so powerful that, according to myth, a nymph called Menthe, who was greatly loved by Pluto, was transformed into the mint herb by Pluto’s jealous wife.

Fair Trade Sourcing: Organic Mint

Servicing the triple bottom line by benefiting farmers, consumers and manufacturers.

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The Mint Condition in Oral Care

Much of the innovation in the area came in the way of active ingredients outside of the flavor, and flavor innovation itself was limited. More recently, however, it looks like the landscape is changing.

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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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