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The relationship between odor and flavor

A flavorist will automatically do the same thing—that is, smell the product before tasting it. The reason is, of course, that odor and flavor are two facets of the same sensation. With this in mind, let us discuss the meaning of odor and flavor, examining in particular some of the latest knowledge in the field. The importance of smelling in the evaluation of a flavoring material will become apparent.

Investigation of the species specific flavor of meat

The first clue to this mystery was probably uncovered by Crocker in 1947. He postulated that the factors responsible for meat flavor are found to a greater extent in the juice than in the fibre. Crocker explained that the majority of the flavor is developed as a result of the thermal degradation of proteins. During the cooking process, amines, acids, sulfur compounds, and phenols are released.

Effect of Moisture Content on Flavor Formation in a Propylene Glycol-based Model System in a Microwave Oven

The basis of this study was that propylene glycol could be used in microwave ovens as a browning/flavor agent.

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Organoleptic Characteristics of Flavor Materials: March 2016

This month’s column features the live Flavorcon session held on November 15, 2015. Normally for each material, only common descriptors are listed. For this issue, however, all remarks have been included to show the full range of perceptions from the panel and audience.

Synthesis and Aroma Properties of Bis 1,1 and 2,2 (Methylthio) Alkanes

In the current study, we synthesized two series of bis (methylthio) compounds that have not been described in the flavor literature before. The character is distinctly different from that of the reactants, and some interesting fruity and vegetable aromas were obtained.

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Minimizing Flavor Deterioration

Flavor deterioration during storage is of interest to both the food and flavor industries. While there are numerous studies on flavor deterioration in foods, little has been published on the deterioration of food flavorings, especially when in the liquid form.

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F&F Literature Review: Pinpointing Performance

In this literature review, P&F examines the recent studies and research on the performance of F&F materials.

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F&F Literature Review: Salt Replacement, Umami Modulator, Fragrance Release and More

July’s F&F Literature Review looks at studies on sodium replacement, umami modulation, pollutant probing and more.

Inside Flavors: Real Time Volatile Flavor Release Monitoring and its Flavor/Food Application Using Proton Transfer Reaction Mass Spectrometry

Understanding how aroma compounds interact with and are released from simple and complex foods. Flavors and fragrances usually are complex mixtures of molecules with different physical properties, including volatility, fat solubility and sensorial characteristics, covering a wide spectrum of threshold values. They are usually present in natural extracts or final products at levels in the order of ppb to ppm.

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Flavorcon 2019 Brings Global Flavor to Cincinnati

Following a record-breaking year, Flavorcon returns to the Midwest on Nov. 11-12, 2019 at the Duke Energy Convention Center for two days of technical insight, trend and market analysis for the flavor, food and beverage industries.

Manufacturing Flavors—How the Industry Produces Uniform Flavors

Our purpose in this paper is to outline how to best carry out completely and economically the total operation of producing and shipping of our flavors. These flavors must meet the total requirements of our customers, our management and certainly pass all the analytical requirements of both our customers and our in-house quality assurance programs. Our primary intent should be that the scaled-up product very closely resembles that flavor we originally created and submitted to our customer who made the long, tedious, and expensive purchasing decision, after many hours of testing, to buy this flavor.

Flavorcon Highlights: Unusual Flavor Ingredients, Biotech and More

The debut of P&F ’s two-day flavor conference in New Jersey engaged all of the senses.

The Flavorcon expo hall is where innovation comes to life. Don't miss out on tasting, smelling and experiencing the latest and greatest the flavor industry has to offer.

Flavorcon 2024 Serves Flavor Chemists in Atlantic City

Get a taste of what’s to come as Flavorcon finally arrives to feed tastemakers’ creativity.

Flavor Properties of FEMA GRAS List 26 Flavor Chemicals

This article features an assessment of 26 GRAS ingredients released by the Flavor and Extract Manufacturers Association (FEMA).

Allergens can sneak in from an ingredient supplier, from not properly cleaning equipment during a changeover from one allergen-containing material to another, from a labeling error or from a new supplier who has not been properly vetted.

Why Food Safety of Flavors Matters to Flavor Companies

Why and how flavor companies need to follow well-accepted food safety practices in their development and manufacture of flavor systems.

First Look: Society of Flavor Chemists Flavor Symposium 2014

Trends, history, flavor creation, regulatory issues and more.

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Labeling Vanilla Flavorings and Vanilla-Flavored Foods in the U.S.

Vanilla flavorings are the only flavorings subject to a federal standard of identity. An understanding of the vanilla standard and the general flavoring labeling regulations is necessary to properly label vanilla flavorings and the foods to which they are added.

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Flavor Bites: Flavor Companies—Finding the Right Fit

What are the most important factors influencing the career choices of flavorists? Large or small companies? Which is the best?

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