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New and Unique Flavor Material Roundup

A summary of ingredients presented as part of the British Society of Flavourists’ Table Talk event.

The panel thought that β-caryophyllene would also work well as a part of floral notes or in floral flavors.

Organoleptic Characteristics of Flavor Materials

This month’s column offers a taste of Litsea cubeba oil, farnesene 90% natural, germacrene D 85, natural and more.

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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Flavor Bites: Benzyl acetate

Though this ingredient is mostly associated with berry flavors, its characteristics can provide a striking berry nuance in a variety of non-fruit flavors.

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Organoleptic Characteristics of Flavor Materials July 2019

This month’s column features discussions on maté absolute, methyl ketone mix, ethyl-5-hydroxydecanoate, benzoin siam resinoid and more.

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Flavor Bites: iso-Butyric Acid

Exhibiting a complex character, iso-butyric acid is effective in a wide range of fruit and non-fruit flavors, particularly those outside of the dairy category.

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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: Acetal

With a similar odor profile to acetaldehyde, acetal’s odor is less pungent and adds freshness to a wide variety of profiles, especially juicy orange flavors.

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Flavor Bites: Cinnamyl Alcohol

A combination of balsamic honey notes with unique floral nuances, cinnamyl alcohol adds depth and complexity to a variety of brown and fruit flavors.

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Flavor Bites: Anisyl Alcohol

Found naturally in Tahitian vanilla beans, the ingredient is an interesting floral note that can be used in a variety of brown, fruit and dairy flavor applications.

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Organoleptic Characteristics of Flavor Materials

This month's column features organoleptic discussions on vanillin, coffee, elderflower, orange heart and cayenne pepper more.

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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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Organoleptic Characteristics of Flavor Materials November 2018

This month’s column features discussions on 3-octanone, natural; 2-acetyl,3-5(6)-dimethylpyrazine; vanillyl ethyl ether, natural; zingerone (vanillyl acetone), natural; and more.

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Organoleptic Characteristics of Flavor Materials: July 2017

This month’s column features discussions on black tea, veratraldehyde natural, boronia special absolute, ginger CO2 extract and more.

The woody and earthy aspect of mushroom absolute would fit nicely in savory and reaction flavors or for use in roasted vegetables including corn, potato and green bell pepper for leathery background notes.

Flavorist Panel Evaluates Eucalyptol, e,z-2,6-Nonanediol, (-)-a-Bisabolol and Other Materials

Dig into the August 2023 Flavor Reports panel notes moderated by Cyndie Lipka.

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Flavor Bites: Menthone

In addition to a number of other chemicals with broadly related odors, menthone can raise many non-mint profiles out of the ordinary.

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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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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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