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Organoleptic Characteristics of Flavor Materials

Celebrating 20 years of organoleptic evaluations and welcoming a new voice; also features the following: 3-heptanone (Synonym: Ethyl Butyl Ketone),3-hexanol, 2-iso Propyl Phenol, 1-(methylthio)-2-Butanone and more.

Organoleptic Characteristics of Flavor Materials: June 2006

Odor and taste characteristics and possible applications of Absolute Cardamom Extra, Absolute Raspberry Leaf Extra and more.

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Flavor Formulation: My Top Seven Dairy Materials

A chief flavorist shares her favorite raw materials for use in dairy formulations. Flavorists all have materials they’ve grown fond of and use time and again in their flavor formulations. In this little article, I will share some of my preferred materials for dairy flavors and the reasons I use them.

Aliphatic Monoketones in Flavors

Ketones are responsible for many natural flavors and odors. Ketones exist in their precursor form in fresh butter as alkanoic acids. As acids, they may be only marginally important in contributing to the flavor of fresh butter.

2-Heptanone has a similar, but even more powerful, blue cheese note than 2-nonanone.

2-Heptanone in Dairy, Fruit, Savory and Brown Flavors

2-Heptanone features front and center in blue cheese flavors, but it also makes a positive contribution in a veritable smorgasbord of other profiles.

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Raw Material Bulletin: February 2016

This month's column features valencene, 2-heptanone natural, thialdine and more.

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Organoleptic Characteristics of Flavor Materials April 2018

This month’s column features discussions on cis>-p-menthan-7-ol, 2,6-dimethyl pyrazine natural, cocoa decolorized (PG), whiskey CO2 extract and more.

3,6-Dimethyl Octan-3-ol

A profile: 3,6-Dimethyl octan-3-ol. Thus is the history of 3,6-dimethyl octan-3-ol and its chemical evolution over forty years of changes in the flavor and fragrance industry. One wonders what might have been the fate of AR-1 if synthetic linalool had not been made available from the vitamin intermediate stream.

3-(Methylthio)propionaldehyde

This ingredient’s highly pervasive aroma of cooked potatoes fits a variety of flavor profiles.

3-Nonen-2-one

This material's strong, nutty character with fruity notes can enhance a flavorist's repertoire.

Ingredient Profile: 3-Mercaptohexanol*

Ingredient Profile is an occasional feature from the Chemical Sources Association (CSA), providing insights into specific flavor compounds

Herbs will benefit from para-cymene such as thyme, rosemary, oregano, dill/pickle, pepper, sage, savory, bay leaf or a taco seasoning blend.

Flavorist Panel Evaluates δ-3-Carene, Bergamot Oil, 3-Methyl-2,4-nonandione and More

The flavorist panel assigned possible applications for a slew of new materials for the May 2023 issue.

Flavor Bites: 2-Methyl 3-Tetrahydrofuranthiol

Application in meat, seafood, dairy, chocolate and coffee flavor formulations

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Flavor Bites: 3,5-Dimethyl Cyclopentane-1,2-Dione

Use levels for aroma and taste effects in brown, nut, savory, fruit and fermented flavors.

Only a hint of 3-ethylpyridine, around 5 ppm, gives a subtle boost to malt and malted milk flavors.

Flavor Bites: 3-Ethylpyridine

This ingredient manages to capture most of the character impact of pyridine.

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Flavor Bites: Ethyl 3-methyl 2-oxo-pentanoate

Providing a unique profile of nutty and fruity notes, ethyl 3-methyl 2-oxo-pentanoate is capable of adding a nuance to nut, brown, savory, fruit and other flavors.

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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.

The nutty aspect of 3-octen-2-one reinforces an attractive aspect of the peach skin character.

3-Octen-2-one in Nut, Savory, Fruit, Brown & Other Flavors

See how 3-octen-2-one can be used successfully in a very wide range of flavors way beyond the obvious nut category.

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