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Section: Fragrance
Roots: the earliest history of the essential oil industry
Modern technology, from the time of Robert Boyle (1627-91), father of modern chemistry, is relatively familiar. But the fifteen centuries from the first century A.D. until Boyle, when many of the first efforts were made to develop the science and tools used today, tell a story that if unfamiliar, though fascinating. Many personalities, ideas, and cultures played a unique part in the birth and youth of modern sciences upon which we now draw for familiar products.
Apr 14th, 2016
The Essence of Creativity
Creativity is the essence of our work. But it is difficult to explain because it is essentially subconscious.
Apr 6th, 2016
Vanilla flavor is dominated by phenols and their transformation products mostly derived from enzymatic hydrolysis of the phenyl-β-D-glucosides. Cocoa bean flavor is dominated by Strecker aldehydes and pyrazines and other products generated during the roasting process of the beans.
Extracting the Essence: Comparing Vanilla and Cocoa Processes
Understanding the similarities and differences in biochemistry, chemistry and curing processes of vanilla and cocoa may offer insight into producing high-quality materials.
May 27th, 2017
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The Essence of the Whale: Ambergris in the 21st Century
The fragrance ingredient that launched a thousand ships, ambergris, has long been coveted for its properties and complexity. Now, its main chemical component, ambroxide, is telling its own story among a sea of fragrance materials.
Sep 30th, 2019
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Generations of expertise in every drop: Citrus and Allied Essences Reimagined
85 years young - Citrus and Allied refocuses its business to stay ahead of the times. Read our president Richard Pisano Jr's insights on our company’s journey.
Aug 14th, 2019
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2018 Leaderboard: IFF Set for Expansion
With the recent acquisition of Frutarom and recent global infrastructure initiatives, IFF is positioned to increase its influence and position on the leaderboard.
Jun 26th, 2018
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