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Organoleptic Characteristics of Flavor Materials: November 2015

This article explores a variety of flavor profiles and applications such as methyl cis-5-octenoate (synonym: guavanate), geranium oil, terpeneless, green ginger oil and more.

The panel thought that β-caryophyllene would also work well as a part of floral notes or in floral flavors.

Organoleptic Characteristics of Flavor Materials

This month’s column offers a taste of Litsea cubeba oil, farnesene 90% natural, germacrene D 85, natural and more.

Green bell pepper, mushroom, celery, and potato/potato chip among others came up as options for cis-3-hexenal.

Flavorist Panel Evaluates Syringaldehyde, Turmeric Root CO2 Essential Oil, Buchu Oil and Other Materials

Cyndie Lipka's panel discusses possible applications for a lineup of materials.

Flavorcon 2023 Master Class moderator and Flavor Reports columnist Cyndie Lipka.

Oqema, Berje, Avant, Excellentia, Bedoukian and Millipore Sigma Flavor Materials Evaluated

Take a look at flavorists' notes on petitgrian oil, phellandrene, ex. dives, phenethyl acetate and more.

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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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Organoleptic Characteristics of Flavor Materials November 2018

This month’s column features discussions on 3-octanone, natural; 2-acetyl,3-5(6)-dimethylpyrazine; vanillyl ethyl ether, natural; zingerone (vanillyl acetone), natural; and more.

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Organoleptic Characteristics of Flavor Materials: April 2016

This month's article features organoleptic discussions on toasted mate, cocoa absolute, ethyl-2-methyl-3-pentenoate and more.

The woody and earthy aspect of mushroom absolute would fit nicely in savory and reaction flavors or for use in roasted vegetables including corn, potato and green bell pepper for leathery background notes.

Flavorist Panel Evaluates Eucalyptol, e,z-2,6-Nonanediol, (-)-a-Bisabolol and Other Materials

Dig into the August 2023 Flavor Reports panel notes moderated by Cyndie Lipka.

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Flavor Bites: Geranyl acetate

Containing a dominant rose note underlaid with fruity nuances, geranyl acetate is ideal for a range of floral, citrus, tropical fruit, berry and other flavor applications.

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2011's Top 10 Flavor Trends for Beverage, Sweet and Savory Applications

Bell Flavors & Fragrances predicts the big trends in flavors for 2011.

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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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European Flavor Material Exhibition Highlights

Focus on new and natural ingredients.

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Pear Ester: Ethyl (E,Z)-2,4-decadienoate

The ester's uses in flavors include fruity red, fruity yellow, fruity tropical and other fruity applications. In fragrances, it uses encompass fruity compounds for alcoholic and cosmetic perfumes.

Inside Flavors: Real Time Volatile Flavor Release Monitoring and its Flavor/Food Application Using Proton Transfer Reaction Mass Spectrometry

Understanding how aroma compounds interact with and are released from simple and complex foods. Flavors and fragrances usually are complex mixtures of molecules with different physical properties, including volatility, fat solubility and sensorial characteristics, covering a wide spectrum of threshold values. They are usually present in natural extracts or final products at levels in the order of ppb to ppm.

Flavor Creation: Fusion Flavors

Fusion flavors, or blends, have been around since the cavemen discovered that a cooked, smoky leg of dinosaur had a much better taste than the raw version.

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Flavor Creation: Composing Savory Flavors

How to combine low notes, middle notes and top notes for a successful flavor composition. Years ago, I listened to music on a cheap transistor radio. Through its tiny speaker I could hear the basic melody and words to my favorite songs.

Developments in Flavors and Flavorings

Developments in flavors. A comparison of flavorings currently available with those being offered a decade ago show enormous advances in flavor profiles. Over the years there has been a significant move towards more ‘true to nature’ products and also the introduction of many new flavorings based on unusual natural materials. There will continue to be a large demand for the traditional flavors, but as the food industry tries to stimulate new interest, particularly in convenience foods, there will be an even greater need for new flavoring experiences.

Perfumer & Flavorist 2008 Flavor & Fragrance Leaders

The big news on last year’s Flavor & Fragrance Leaders list was Firmenich’s purchase of Danisco’s fl avor division. The year before that, it was Givaudan’s purchase of Quest. At press time, rumors are again making the rounds regarding another potential merger within the top tier of F&F.

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