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Key materials: Inside Vanilla

Vanilla planifolia’s botany, curing options, cultural history and future market prospects

Frugality is the New Key Driver in Flavors

The alternative growth opportunities for the flavor industry during this economic downturn will be driven by an ability to provide an economic benefit to customers rather than an ability to provide on-trend flavor profiles.

Physical and Psychological Keys to Cosmetic Usage

I believe that the past can provide clues to future growth. Growth should come from many sources. Growth should come from increased fragrance consumption in bath products, environmental fragrances, aroma therapy and importantly, from more frequent application of alcohol-based fragrances.

Keynote Address: There is more to taste than meets the tongue

The basic question is “do we need flavors at all?’ I think this is the question that regulatory agencies are asking, The issue of natural vs. artificial is a front. The second question is ’’do we really need this endless variety of flavors?” It would be much easier if we only had five or six. We could test them at every level and every combination. I will cover some old ground answering these two fundamental questions.

Comparative Study of the Essential Oils of Key and Persian Limes

In both cases (distilled and cold-pressed) the oils obtained from Key and Persian limes show remarkable quantitative differences, large enough to explain those found in odor and flavor.

In late 2020, Symrise acquired Sensient Technologies Corporation, strengthening its portfolio of renewable ingredients and expanding its value chain in the area of green chemistry.

2021 Leaders & Newsmakers: Symrise Expands in Green Chemistry

In late 2020, Symrise acquired Sensient Technologies Corporation, strengthening its portfolio of renewable ingredients and expanding its value chain in the area of green chemistry.

Chemical Structures

Aldehydes and Acetals - Part 1

Application as flavor and fragrance ingredients.

Organoleptic Characteristics of Flavor Materials

In this monthly column, senior flavorist Judith Michalski describes the odor, taste and suggested applications for materials ranging from lime heart fractions and apple essence (core key), to black currant absolute.

cis-6-Nonenol

This versatile ingredient is useful in cucumber and fruit flavor profile where a more subtle cucumber note is desirable.

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Greener Alternatives for Formulation

Eco-friendly Sigma-Aldrich® brand aroma chemicals available for your formulations.

The next big thing(s): Moving Flavor Forward

Givaudan’s Chef’s Council helps flavorists discover new tastes. Givaudan held its annual Chefs' Council at Napa Valley's COPIA (The American Center for Wine, Food and the Arts). The event provided a multiday forum at which flavor chemists and global chefs could meet and exchange new and novel flavor innovations, such as wasabi-laced ice cream and curry-injected shrimp.

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Indonesia Single Origin Coffee Extract

Add signature touch to your flavor creation with Single Origin Coffee Extracts.

Whiskey lactone is an obvious choice for coconut (especially the toasted kind) and other creamy, mild nut profiles.

Organoleptic Characteristics of Whiskey Lactone, Genet Absolute and More

This month’s column takes a bite out of whiskey lactone, genet absolute, citronellyl tiglate and more.

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Editor's Note: A Greener Heart

This issue, we get to the heart of one of the flavor industry’s ingredient concerns: adulteration in garlic oil. Due to its prevalence in countless savory products, garlic oil’s purity is an ongoing topic within the industry. Additionally, Christophe Laudamiel, perfume sculptor, shares his thoughts on educating both future perfumers and consumers for a more sustainable, more mindful fragrance industry.

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A Review of the Production of Green Notes

Green notes are present in a wide variety of fresh leaves, vegetables and fruits. These compounds are responsible for a so-called green odor, green aroma, fresh note or green note.

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Paraguay’s Green Gold – The Aromatic Power of Petitgrain Oil

Strong, versatile, and gorgeously aromatic, petitgrain tends to be a standout ingredient in any flavor or fragrance composition. The story behind its production and the vital impact it has on local farming communities within Paraguay is similarly incredib

1,3,5-Undecatriene and 2-Methoxy-3-isobutylpyrazine—Galbanum Green Notes

Chemistry and application in flavor and fragrance

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