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Organoleptic Characteristics of Flavor Materials - October 2019

This month’s column features organoleptic discussions on immortelle absolute, a-angelica lactone, 4-thujanol, sage oil dalmatian and more.

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Organoleptic Characteristics of Flavor Materials

This month's column features organoleptic discussions on tarragon oil, orange oil, oakmoss absolute, coffee extract espresso, black tea and more.

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Organoleptic Characteristics of Flavor Materials: February 2016

In this monthly column, senior flavorist Judith Michalski describes the odor, taste and suggested applications for several materials. This edition features discussions on honey distillate organic, saffron resinoid, anisyl acetate natural, osmanthus absolute and more.

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Organoleptic Characteristics of Flavor Materials: May 2016

This month's column features organoleptic discussions on roasted barley extract 40%, parsley herb oleoresin, nootkatone EU natural, oakmoss absolute and more.

Analysis of Basil Oils by GC-MS Data Bank

This study has allowed us to separate more than one hundred constituents in various basil essential oils and to identify ten new compounds. The usefulness of a library based not only on mass spectra but also on retention times has been demonstrated.

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.

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.

The Composition of Blackcurrant Absolute (Ribes Nigrum)

In our study we employed three different products, an absolute obtained in the laboratory from buds grown in Burgundy of the “Noir Bourgogne” varietv; another laboratory produced absolute from buds collected in Kent, England, from the local variety “Baldwin”; and an industrial produced absolute from buds from various regions of France and elsewhere.

Emission factors of Jasmine Conscious absolute is 87% lower than that of conventional absolute obtained by extraction with hexane.

Jasmine Absolute With Antioxidant Compounds—Thanks To Renewable Solvent Extraction Process

The new extraction technique allows for higher yields of jasmine absolute using renewable and biodegradable solvents.

Methyl heptadienone conveys cinnamic presence and would happily find a home in bakery flavors such as coffee cake or cinnamon bun.

Flavorist Panel Evaluates Farnesyl Acetate, Bran Absolute, Palmarosa Oil and More

See possible applications for a lineup of ingredients handpicked by our panel.

Low levels of davana oil opened Cyndie Lipka’s eyes to new options such as tea (black, oolong and red), tamarind, wine, dark chocolate, brown sugar, Szechuan and ancho pepper, Worcestershire and tomato.

Flavorist Panel Evaluates 9-Decenal, Davana Oil, Mate Absolute and More Materials

The panel also evaluates Phenethyl Acetate, 1,3E,5Z-Undecatriene, Ethyl Phenylacetate, d-Cadinene, Sesame CO2 Extract and Blackberry KIInote.

The October issue highlights sugar alternatives and takes a detour to discover fresh faces in fragrance.

Sweet Scene

The October issue highlights sugar alternatives and takes a detour to discover fresh faces in fragrance.

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The Sustainability Sweet Spot

The need for agricultural land has grown three- to fivefold in the last 10 years. Our industry’s natural raw materials are under unprecedented demand pressure, and supply cannot keep up. Prices of naturals have increased 25–35% in the last two to three years, while competition amongst flavor and fragrance houses to secure their needs of botanical ingredients is higher than ever.

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Sweet Techniques to Modify Flavor

While sugar reduction is on the rise, this trend goes above and beyond sweet nothings—instead, companies are producing sweet somethings with solutions to keep flavors from being modified.

The Sweet Smell of Standards

We can conclude with confidence that the demand for new international standards in the field of essential oils will continue to grow. We need such standards to facilitate world trade and to promote the quality of the products.

Sugar content is one of the major elements being looked at more closely by health conscious consumers.

Sweet & Healthy: Solving the Dilemma

With consumer concern continuing to shift toward healthy and natural options, natural sweeteners have an important role to play in keeping those options tasty.

Article sponsored by Zemea

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Enhancing Sweetness: Zemea® USP-FCC Propanediol

Offering reduced bitterness and enhanced sweetness as a carrier or processing aid, Zemea® USP-FCC propanediol is well-suited for food and beverage formulations utilizing natural sugar alternatives.

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Aroma Chemicals for the Sweet Field

This brief survey has tried to illustrate the range of aroma chemicals for the sweet field. This will continue to expand as consumers demand more exotic flavors, more realistic versions of established flavors and as more aroma chemicals become available to the flavorist’s palate.

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