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A Unique Mentha Aquatica Mint For Flavor

The essential oil from peppermint, Mentha x piperita L., is one of the most widely used oils by the flavor industry for mint flavoring. However, abundant literature and experts’ observations report the varying composition and organoleptic profiles of peppermint oils according to the region of production, climatic variation and harvest date.1-3

Profile of p-menth-3-ene chemistry

Here an attempt has been made to portray the kaleidoscopic chemistry of p-menth-3-ene, the most aristocratic member of the p-menthene series.

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Going Natural: General Mills Cuts More Artificial Flavors

General Mills plans to have more than 90% of its cereals free of artificial flavors and colors from artificial sources by the end of 2016.

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Monell, Discovery BioMed Partner for Bitterness Research

Scientists from Discovery BioMed, Inc., and the Monell Center have received a collaboration grant to support the development of next-generation screening technologies to enable identification of bitter taste blockers. The ultimate goal of the project is to improve the taste and acceptability of nutritious plant-based foods, and to increase patient willingness to take oral medicine.

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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.

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Flavor Encapsulation: Melt Extrusion and Melt Injection

An in-depth look at the strengths, limitations and applications of these two processes

SFC/CSA Meeting to Focus on Monell Research

Scheduled for February 5, 2009 the meeting will feature presentations on latest research relating to the flavor industry.

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.

Monell Scientists Find Inactive Taste Genes Cause Male Sterility

The proteins critical for male fertility in lab mice were TAS1R3, a component of both the sweet and umami (amino acid) taste receptors, and GNAT3, a molecule needed to convert the oral taste receptor signal into a nerve cell response.

Monell Study Shows How Diet Affects Body Malodor Disorder

Patients suffering from trimethylaminuria (TMAU) can find possible treatment through dietary changes

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MilliporeSigma Honors Students With 2018 Life Science Awards

The company awarded students researching areas related to bioseparations, food and beverage safety and tumor biology.

Agilent, Markes Team Up to Distribute Markes TD Systems

Agilent Technologies Inc. and Markes International Ltd., have entered into a strategic alliance for global distribution and market development of analytical thermal desorption (TD) instruments.

FDA Finalizes Menu and Vending Machine Calorie Labeling Rules

Calorie information will need to be listed on menus and menu boards in chain restaurants, similar retail food establishments and vending machines with 20 or more locations.

Research from Monell, Integral Molecular Displays Bitterness Inhibition

New research shows compound that acts on subset of bitter taste receptors

Marcia Pelchat, associate member of Monell, explains flavor perception in the brain.

SFC/CSA Meeting at Monell: Leading-Edge Sensory Science

Marcia Pelchat, associate member of the Monell Center and her colleagues presented an update on the latest organoleptic and olfactive research and understanding at the SFC/CSA Meeting.

Health Risks Posed by Meat Treated with Carbon Monoxide

According to the FEMA, Representatives John Dingell, chairman of the Committee on Energy and Commerce and Bart Stupak, chairman of the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, sent letters to Safeway Stores and three major meat packaging companies demanding that they respond to concerns about the public health risks posed by meat treated with carbon monoxide.

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Fortune Magazine Ranks FONA 36th Best Medium Workplace

The flavor manufacturer FONA, was ranked number 36 on Fortune Magazine’s “100 Best Medium Workplaces.”

Variation in Bitter Receptor mRNA Expression Affects Taste Perception

The Monell Center said these findings may ultimately lend insight into individual differences in food preferences and dietary choices.

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