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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.

According to a release by the company, earlier this year, the cost of raw cocoa powder surged to a historic high of nearly $10,000 per metric ton, as a result of global supply shortages.

T. Hasegawa Debuts Cocoa Powder Replacer to Address Supply Challenges & Stabilizing Ingredient Costs

“Since we expect these issues to continue in the future, the industry can adapt and utilize advancements in flavor technology to continue delivering the high quality taste that consumers expect at a consistent and competitive price.”

Inside Cocoa

Factors affecting aroma development and characteristics, and potential for health claims in applications.

Results from sensory screening trials showed that Cocoa Replace closely matches cocoa powder in sensory experience and acceptability.

Ardent Mills Introduces Cocoa Replacement Solution

Cocoa Replace is designed to replace 25% of cocoa powder in cakes, brownies, cookies and muffins.

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Natural Advantage's Natural 5-Methyl-2-Phenyl-2-Hexenal (Cocoal)

Occuring naturally in cocoa, malt and potato chips and peanuts, this ingredient can be used to deepen chocolate, coffee, hone and roasted nut flavors.

Comax Launches Cocoa Replacers

Comax Flavors, combating the rising price of cocoa and supply concerns for the natural product, has launched a line of cocoa extenders and replacers.

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DISCOVER IFF - INGREDIENTS’S FEMA GRAS COCOA SHELL EXTRACT

IFF INGREDIENTS offer a new cocoa extract from upcycling process. Sign up to get more information and a sample!

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Avant Organics' Cocoa Hexenal

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Hershey Commits to Cocoa Sustainability

The company invested half-a-billion dollars in Cocoa for Good, a sustainability plan aimed at combatting poverty, poor nutrition and farming issues that affect cocoa farmers in West Africa.

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Mondelez Commits $5 Million to Reducing Cocoa Production Emissions

Ghana, which supplies around 20% of the world’s cocoa, is also home to one of the highest deforestation rates in Africa.

Vanilla flavor is dominated by phenols and their transformation products mostly derived from enzymatic hydrolysis of the phenyl-β-D-glucosides. Cocoa bean flavor is dominated by Strecker aldehydes and pyrazines and other products generated during the roasting process of the beans.

Extracting the Essence: Comparing Vanilla and Cocoa Processes

Understanding the similarities and differences in biochemistry, chemistry and curing processes of vanilla and cocoa may offer insight into producing high-quality materials.

Formulators can incorporate selected descriptors into a sample request, project brief, or collaborative session for FlavorSum certified chemists to use when choosing or designing a custom flavor solution.

FlavorSum Debuts 'Choose Your Flavor Adventure' Platform

The platform has unique educational features that help formulators find precise language to articulate their flavor objectives and accelerate the product development cycle.

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.

“Our vision with this website is to provide a comprehensive understanding of the scientific principles behind flavor development and showcase how our R&D team employs science and technology to improve the taste of foods and beverages,” said Doug Resh, director of commercial marketing at T. Hasegawa USA.

T. Hasegawa USA Debuts FlavorModulation.com

The website is designed to be a resource for flavor professionals to understand the finer points of flavor enhancement.

Any way you slice it, the P&F+ December issue is loaded with content for flavor industry professionals.

Perfumer & Flavorist+ December Issue Flavor Highlights

On the hunt for all things flavor? Look no further.

The Flavor Parables: Designing a Program to Train Flavorists

This article is about training flavorists in a successful manner. I presents some essential guidelines—I call them parables—to optimize the training that apprentices should receive to maximize their learning, and to maximize their long-term value to their company.

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Flavor Bites: 5-Hydroxy 2-decenoic acid delta lactone

Otherwise known as massoi lactone—the key flavor component of massoi bark oil—5-hydroxy 2-decenoic acid delta lactone is known for adding a creamy note in more than just dairy flavors.

δ-Decalactone can add subtle depth and authenticity to fruits like peaches and nectarines.

Flavor Bites: δ-Decalactone

The versatile chemical can be utilized in dairy, fruit and savory profiles.

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