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Authentication of Natural Peppermint Oil
This article explores the application of carbon-14 testing as a method to authenticate naturally sourced peppermint oil and screen for adulteration.
Feb 28th, 2019
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There’s Chemistry in Them Chili Peppers!
This article describes the chemistry behind the flavor, aroma, and pungency of chili peppers to assist in flavor creation.
Mar 27th, 2019
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Progress in Essential Oils: Long Pepper Oil
The present article is a survey of literature evaluating the constituents of Piper longum L., or long pepper, fruit oil. In one case, early researchers found the oil was devoid of monoterpene compounds and rich in sesquiterpenes, with b-caryophyllene being the major hydrocarbon. Lawrence (1978) and others also examined the composition of P. longum, the findings from which are discussed here.
Nov 20th, 2015
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