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Organoleptic Characteristics of Flavor Materials

This edition features Chamomile flowers, dandelion root, gentian root, guarana, raisin, rhubarb root and more

For pistachio kiiNote, the panel also thought of sesame, graham and its wonderful partner…cheesecake or other baked items like banana bread. It might give an interesting twist to chocolate or cocoa.

Flavorist Panel Evaluates Ethyl Isobutyate, Prenyl Mercaptan, Basil Oil and More

Cyndie Lipka and her panelists share their notes in the September 2023 Flavor Materials Report.

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.

Butterscotch can make good use of furaneol, with usage levels ranging from 1,000 ppm to 3,000 ppm.

Furaneol in Brown, Nut & Other Flavors

The first half (covering furaneol in fruit flavors) can be found in Perfumer & Flavorist+'s February 2024 issue.

In this month’s column, we evaluate ingredients from Van Aroma, a company founded in 2006 and based in Bogor in Indonesia, specialized in essential oils and other natural extracts.

Flavor Reports: British Society of Flavourists Inaugural Column

This month’s column features odor and taste notes on ingredients such as patchouli terpenes, dihydroeugenol and more.

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Flavor Bites: sec-Butylamine

For flavorists, the amines category might be among the least popular for flavor creation. Difficult to use and pungent, these chemicals can be used in a variety of savory, some fruit and even whiskey flavors.

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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: 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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Flavor Bites: trans-2 Hexenol

Featuring a distinct apple characteristic, the ingredient provides a green profile without a trace of the usual leafy notes and contributes to a finished flavor's authenticity.

Ingredient Profile: 3-Mercaptohexanol*

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

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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.

The panel of flavorists compared isomers of various ingredients.

Flavor Reports: US Edition (March 25)

From geranyl acetate to cis-5-octenal, our panel of flavorists assesses the taste and odor characteristics of flavor ingredients.

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Flavor Bites: 2-Ethyl-4-hydroxy-5-methyl-3(2H)-furanone

Similar to the profile of Furaneol, this ingredient provides a “candy” note in a variety of berry, tropical fruit and brown flavor applications.

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Flavor Bites: Para-mentha-8-thiol-3-one acetate

Though similar to para-mentha-8-thiol-3-one in odor profile, para-mentha-8-thiol-3-one acetate is more heat stable and is less prone to H2S loss on storage.

Flavor Creation: Fusion Flavors

Fusion flavors, or blends, have been around since the cavemen discovered that a cooked, smoky leg of dinosaur had a much better taste than the raw version.

Developments in Flavors and Flavorings

Developments in flavors. A comparison of flavorings currently available with those being offered a decade ago show enormous advances in flavor profiles. Over the years there has been a significant move towards more ‘true to nature’ products and also the introduction of many new flavorings based on unusual natural materials. There will continue to be a large demand for the traditional flavors, but as the food industry tries to stimulate new interest, particularly in convenience foods, there will be an even greater need for new flavoring experiences.

Flavor Bites: Flavor Creation in Germany

A non-German’s guide to impressing customers while meeting unique preferences in cheese, strawberry, vanilla and other flavors.

Flavor Bites: Flavor Creation in the UK

A closer look at the flavor found to be popular in the United Kingdom

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