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Methyl Salicylate, or Oil of Wintergreen

Methyl salicylate is an aromatic ester whose principal natural source is wintergreen (Gaultheria procumbens) and sweet birch (Betula lenta) plants. Its history is intertwined with that of salicylic acid and its other derivatives, all of which were recognized by early man as having theraputic values.

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.

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Organoleptic Characteristics of Flavor Materials

This month's column features organoleptic discussions on 2-Butanone, Ethyl levulinate, Methyl salicylate and more.

Organoleptic Characteristics of Flavor Materials

Organoleptic evaluations on anisole, n-butyl salicylate, caryophyllene alcohol and more.

An Aroma Chemical Profile: Menthol

L-menthol can be described as unique for its cooling sensation on the skin and mucous membranes. Although other materials are known to display this cooling effect, almost all of them are derivatives of l-menthol.

Reflections of a Retired Flavorist Before He Forgets: Cocoa

In keeping with today’s irrational demand for natural products and the even more ridiculous activity of our industry, supplying these in ever mom concentrated form, the use of natural amino acids and sugars to obtain a natural reacted end-product plus added pure vanilla, cocoa distillate or extract, and traces of essential oils (such as Bois de Rose for its Iinalool content ) results in quite satisfactory, less expensive and more concentrated “natural coca or chocolate flavors.

Eucalyptol

Eucalyptol shares with eugenol the rare distinction of being one of two large-volume aroma chemicals whose supply is totally natural.

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Newest Manufactured Product 4-Methylpentyl 4-methylvalerate

Sigma-Aldrich, a part of MilliporeSigma, strives to provide you with the newest and the most hard-to-find FEMA flavor ingredients. We manufacturer our 4-methylpentyl 4-methylvalerate so that it has clean and delightful nuances for fruity and herbal formulations.

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Newest Manufactured Product 4-Methylpentyl 4-methylvalerate

Sigma-Aldrich, a part of MilliporeSigma, strives to provide you with the newest and the most hard-to-find FEMA flavor ingredients. We manufacturer our 4-methylpentyl 4-methylvalerate so that it has clean and delightful nuances for fruity and herbal formulations.

Ethyl Methyl Phenyl Glycidate

An aroma chemical profile, ethyl methyl phenyl glycidate. It belongs to a group of flavor and fragrance materials that illustrate the type of nomenclature prevalent in the aroma chemical industry in the first few decades of this century.

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Flavor Bites: 2-Methylthiophene

2-Methylthiophene can significantly brighten and add realism to an unusually wide range of flavors without becoming obtrusive.

Methyl 2-nonenoate brings out the subtle characteristics of watermelon, while methyl 3-nonenoate enhances the more cartoonish watermelon notes.

Flavor Bites: Two Methyl Nonenoates

At first glance, methyl 2-nonenoate and methyl 3-nonenoate have a similar dominant melon green note, but, in practical use, they display significant differences.

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Flavor Bites: Methyl Anthranilate

Dislike of methyl anthranilate at high levels should not blind us to the multitude of subtle but intriguing influences that are possible with this chemical.

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Flavor Bites: Methyl Thiobutyrate

Formulating more cost-efficient fruit and dairy flavors.

Methyl Mercaptan

Use in vegetable, savory, dairy, brown and fruit flavors

Flavor Bites: 2-Methyl Butyric Acid

Use in berry, fruit, brown, fermented and savory flavors

Pork flavors are well served by 100 ppm of 2-methyl pyrazine.

Flavor Bites: 2-Methyl pyrazine

This bright and diffusive chemical is primarily roasted in character.

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Flavor Bites: 5-Methyl Furfural

5-Methyl furfural makes the best contribution to the caramel underpinnings of flavors that derive a significant aspect of their overall profile from heated sugars.

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