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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.

Transforming arid tropical savannahs into vast forests of noble sandalwood: essential oils are also an economic driver for sustainable reforestation.

Essential Oils and Forest Extracts: Complex, Unique and Vulnerable Industries Facing EU Green Deal

The implementation of the European Green Deal must consider the complexity and fragility of the essential oils industry.

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Endpoint. Extraction Matters in F&F Development

Unadulterated oils and optimized extracts.

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Bio-Based Butanol as a Solvent for Essential Oil Extractions

The authors outline the differences seen in butanol, ethanol, water and hexane extractions for lavender and mint (including volatile and organoleptic analyses).

The flavor of cured vanilla beans contains a complex mixture of aroma and taste compounds.

Vanilla Bean Extraction: Old Procedures Needing a Makeover

Part 2 of 2: Vanilla ranges and possible method improvements.

Consumers report ingredient labelsDisplay footnote number:b are a factor more than 70% of the time when they are choosing what to eat and drink.

Leveraging Extracts To Maximize Traceability & Clean-Label Claims

Showcasing how extracts can be a versatile and effective tool to develop flavor profiles as well as adjust for volatile supply and demand.

The curing of ripe, green vanilla beans convert a generally unflavored pod into the universally recognized and popular aromatic product.

Vanilla Bean Extraction: Old Procedures Needing a Makeover

Part 1 of 2: Exploring regulations and vanilla extraction methods.

Rosmarinus officinalis L. Extract Production Antioxidant and Antimutagenic Activity

This article detailed the optimum conditions for the production of an extract from “Rosmarinus officinalis L.” having antioxidant and antimutagenic activity. A study is now in progress on the identification and isolation of pure active molecules.

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Progress in Essential Oils: Sweet Fennel Oil and Extract

In this column, Brian M. Lawrence reviews the composition of sweet fennel oil and extract as found by various researchers. For example, a commercial sample of sweet fennel oil was screened for its anti-platelet activity by Tognolini et al. (2006) and Guerini et al. (2006) using GC-FID and GC/MS. Results are reported herein.

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F&F Literature Review: Natural Progression in Extraction, Production and Research

A brief look at the literature gives some indication of health and wellness drivers, including natural extraction, production and modification processes; authentication techniques; and even biometric efficacy research.

Supercritical fluids for extraction of flavors and fragrances from natural products

The applications discussed in this article have been limited only to flavor and fragrance extraction. It should be noted that supercritical fluid extraction has a much wider range of applications. It can compete directly with two widely used separation process--distillation and solvent extraction.

Essential Oils and Microwave Extracts of Cultivated Plants

We have used these two methods to treat different cultivated plants: five Umbelliferae, one Compositae and seven Labiatae. There is a double purpose for this approach. First, we want to determine the advantages and disadvantages of this technique in terms of research. Secondly, we intend to make appropriate comparisons between microwave extracts and essential oils coming from the aerial part of these plants.

A New Technique for GLC Sample Preparation Using a Novel Extraction Device

The purpose of the present study is to investigate the use of the separatory cylinder for direct extraction of aromas using only minimal amounts of solvent.

Personalization is one of the four powerful themes for 2025, as people increasingly seek experiences that feel tailored to their tastes and lifestyles.

2025 Food & Beverage Trends: A Cohesive Look at Evolving Consumer Preferences

Let's take a look at 4 trend predictions for 2025 in the taste segment that emerged from the slew of forecast reports.

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Managing editor Jenna Troyli calls upon F&F community for 2024 resolutions, goals and poignant topics.

The 2024 event was organized by Flavour Horizons Ltd. in association with the British Society of Flavourists, hosting 300 attendees.

FlavourTalk 2024 Conference Shines Light on AI, Biotechnology & Precision Breeding

The 2024 event was organized by Flavour Horizons Ltd. in association with the British Society of Flavourists, hosting 300 attendees.

Analysis of Glycosidically Bound 2,5-Dimethyl-4-hydroxy-3 (2H)-furanone in Pineapple

This paper reports evidence of the presence of glycosidically bound DMHF in pineapple. In the last few years the analysis of flavor precursors and intermediates, especially glycosides in fruits, has received increasing interest and attention (Strauss, et al., 1986; Schwab and Schreier, 1988).

2-Phenylethyl Alcohol: An Aroma Profile

Properties, vegetal sources and pathways of amino acid degradation.

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