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An Indulgence in Your Cup: Troubleshooting and Innovating Coffee Flavors

“When coffee flavors first arrived on the scene,” Sansone explains, “they were mostly [referencing] alcoholic flavors because they were based on someone adding a cordial to their coffee after dinner—for example, sambuca, Irish cream, anisette, hazelnut/frangelica.”

Three hundred ppm is a great level of addition for 2-phenyl 2-butenal in cocoa flavors.

Flavor Bites: 2-Phenyl 2-butenal in Brown, Savory, Nut, and Other Flavors

Learn about the diverse range of applications for 2-phenyl 2-butenal.

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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Plant to Glass, Oat Milk from a Flavorist’s Lens

As the non-dairy market diversifies with a variety of nut-based beverages, oat milks are poised to gain more market share, which will result in an increased demand for added flavors and bitterness blocking.

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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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: 2-Ethyl 3-Methyl Pyrazine

This chemical combines outstanding strength, a profile pleasantly free from off-notes, and a little more heat stability than the more commonly used series of dimethyl pyrazines.

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The Natural Flavor Market Grows Up

Despite restrictions due to regulations, the natural flavor market is seeing strong growth as consumer package goods position their portfolios to more health-conscious consumers.

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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: 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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Flavor Bites: Hexanoic Acid

Hexanoic acid is found widely in nature and contributes to a smorgasbord of different flavors, containing some of the cheesy profile of butyric acid, but also some of the goaty allure of octanoic acid.

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Flavor Bites: Ethyl Lactate

While not a highly recognizable component of any flavor, ethyl lactate adds complexity, e.g., in the wines in my cellar.

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Organoleptic Characteristics of Flavor Materials

This month's column from Judith Michalski features organoleptic discussions on coffee absolute, wormwood oil American, hexyl isobutyrate natural and more.

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Flavor Bites: Zingerone

Raspberry ketone is found in various levels ranging from around 10 ppb up to about 4 ppm and has a specifically raspberry aroma with subtle balsamic nuances. Combined with zingerone, it creates a synergistic effect that allows for more modest levels of raspberry ketone.

The panel of flavorists compared isomers of various ingredients.

Flavor Reports: US Edition (March 25)

From geranyl acetate to cis-5-octenal, our panel of flavorists assesses the taste and odor characteristics of flavor ingredients.

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The Essence of Good RTD Tea: It’s All About the Flavor

Due to its convenience in its RTD form, as well as its natural ingredients and health benefits, tea’s growth is driving the beverage category.

The Flavorcon expo hall is where innovation comes to life. Don't miss out on tasting, smelling and experiencing the latest and greatest the flavor industry has to offer.

Flavorcon 2024 Serves Flavor Chemists in Atlantic City

Get a taste of what’s to come as Flavorcon finally arrives to feed tastemakers’ creativity.

Rebecca Genovise, flavor chemist, Synergy Flavors

Synergy Flavors Flavor Chemist Rebecca Genovise Shares Industry Journey

The flavor chemist explains, "I didn’t find the flavor industry, the flavor industry found me."

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