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Grapefruit: the 'Forbidden' Fruit

The most recent addition to the citrus family, the grapefruit was relatively unknown to both Eastern and Western civilizations until its discovery in Barbados in 1750. Since then, it has spread to tropical and sub-tropical regions throughout the Western Hemisphere, and is renowned for its distinctive, sweet-sour flavor. Here, the authors review the similarities between the grapefruit and its larger ancestor, the pummelo, and examine grapefruit oil components and their distinct flavor profiles.

Levels of addition for beer flavors can range from 100 to 1,000 ppm

Ethyl Octanoate in Alcoholic Drink, Tropical Fruit, Orchard Fruit, Savory and Other Flavors

Learn about the diverse range of applications for ethyl octanoate.

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Unlock next level citrus flavor solutions

The key to authentic citrus flavor begins at the source. ADM’s unrivaled citrus portfolio builds on the best raw materials and citrus flavor expertise to help you achieve winning solutions.

This month's editor's note reflects upon the incredible changes of the past 12 months.

The Fruits of Our Labor

This month's editor's note reflects upon the incredible changes of the past 12 months.

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Adding Complexity to Beverage Fruit Flavors: 2-Methyl Butyl 2-Methyl Butyrate

Many fruit flavors contain significant quantities of aliphatic esters. Analyses often reveal frightening complexities, like finding more than 100 different aliphatic esters in strawberries. The two most common approaches to tackling this daunting problem, however, lie at opposite ends of the creative spectrum.

The best level of addition to blackcurrant flavors is around 100 ppm.

Methyl Salicylate in Berry, Fruit, Alcoholic Drinks & Other Flavors

See how this flavorist's relationship with methyl salicylate while transitioning from Europe to the U.S.

iso-Valeric acid makes a subtle, but very useful, contribution to hazelnut flavors at 100 ppm.

iso-Valeric Acid in Dairy, Brown, Nut, Savory, Alcoholic Drink & Fruit Flavors

The profile of iso-valeric is very much stereotypical of the primary cheese odor, without any hint of the faint goaty character that starts to creep into the series of aliphatic acids from six carbon atoms upwards.

Truffle flavors are all too often very simplistic. This ingredient, at 100 ppm, adds welcome complexity.

Pentane-2,3-dione in Savory, Brown, Dairy, Fruit & Other Flavors

This characteristic can be advantageous in savory and brown flavors, see for yourself.

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2,6-Dimethyl-5-heptenol: Bringing versatility to fruit, citrus and herbal applications

Indulge in this unique natural ingredient that is sure to excite your taste buds with it’s fruity tropical, herbal and vegetative nuances. A Sigma-Aldrich® aroma chemical offered as Kosher, Halal and following JECFA purity specifications.

Flavor Bites: 4-(Methylthio)butan-1-ol in Savory, Berry, Tropical Fruit, Dairy, and Other Flavors

Learn about the diverse range of applications for 4-(methylthio)butan-1-ol.

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Flavor Bites: cis-3-Hexenyl 2-methyl butyrate

cis-3-Hexenyl 2-methyl butyrate is a rich and powerful green note that has a fruity component and subtle hints of apples and tropical fruits.

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