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The Keys to Novel Citrus Flavors

Unique citrus fruits help drive innovation in flavors

Frugality is the New Key Driver in Flavors

The alternative growth opportunities for the flavor industry during this economic downturn will be driven by an ability to provide an economic benefit to customers rather than an ability to provide on-trend flavor profiles.

Whiskey lactone is an obvious choice for coconut (especially the toasted kind) and other creamy, mild nut profiles.

Organoleptic Characteristics of Whiskey Lactone, Genet Absolute and More

This month’s column takes a bite out of whiskey lactone, genet absolute, citronellyl tiglate and more.

The most noted aspect of massoia lactone was the coconut impact. So, imagine all things coconut, including piña colada, coconut macaroons and those Girl Scout cookies we all love.

Organoleptic Characteristics of Massoia Lactone, Acetyl Propionyl, Whiskey Fusel Oil and More

Cyndie Lipka's panel gives insight into a lineup of materials.

3 Key Trends for 2009

Multisensorial experiences; green products; and the rise of nutraceuticals, nutricosmetics, and cosmeceuticals.

Connect with Key Prospects

Want to engage with a highly focused group of flavor, food and beverage innovators?

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Key materials: Inside Vanilla

Vanilla planifolia’s botany, curing options, cultural history and future market prospects

Nielsen documented that pet food e-commerce soared 77% year-on-year in March 2020, with pet products now the fifth-largest purchase category for Amazon Prime users.

Key Considerations for the Pet Market During Covid-19

The pandemic has seen more adoptions, more time spent with pets and more spending on their food and treats. This article details the key figures and categories worth paying attention to in pet food throughout and post COVID-19.

Physical and Psychological Keys to Cosmetic Usage

I believe that the past can provide clues to future growth. Growth should come from many sources. Growth should come from increased fragrance consumption in bath products, environmental fragrances, aroma therapy and importantly, from more frequent application of alcohol-based fragrances.

Keynote Address: There is more to taste than meets the tongue

The basic question is “do we need flavors at all?’ I think this is the question that regulatory agencies are asking, The issue of natural vs. artificial is a front. The second question is ’’do we really need this endless variety of flavors?” It would be much easier if we only had five or six. We could test them at every level and every combination. I will cover some old ground answering these two fundamental questions.

Comparative Study of the Essential Oils of Key and Persian Limes

In both cases (distilled and cold-pressed) the oils obtained from Key and Persian limes show remarkable quantitative differences, large enough to explain those found in odor and flavor.

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Flavorcon 2018 Hosts Global Tastemakers in Atlantic City

The global flavor, food and beverage event brought together more than 550 attendees to discuss insights into ingredients, formulations, product development and consumer and market trends.

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.

Flavor Bites: Flavor Creation in Germany

A non-German’s guide to impressing customers while meeting unique preferences in cheese, strawberry, vanilla and other flavors.

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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