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New Study Highlights Possible Fatty Taste Receptor Gene

Study published in Journal of Lipid Research on how CD36 gene affects perception of fat

Evolva, Cargill Publish Stevia Reb M Patent Application

The process has the potential to significantly improve the flavor profile of zero-calorie sweeteners, especially at higher usage levels.

EFSA Evaluates Follow-up Studies on Two Flavorings

Panel finds 4-methylpent-3-en-2-one is not genotoxic; 4-methyl-3-hepten-5-one determination will be based on another group evaluation of a structurally equivalent substance.

UK Food Standards Agency Seeks to Define 'Natural'

The UK's Food Standards Agency is revising its best practices guidance for food labeling terms, particularly natural, fresh, pure, farmhouse and traditional. In addition, the scope of the guidance will now encompass terms such as handmade, quality, selected, premium, finest and best.

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Symrise Conducts In-Depth Study on Modern Vegetarians

Key drivers for the study included identifying what attracts modern vegetarians to certain concepts, meals and products and discovering opportunities for innovative new meals and snacks.

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Californian Lawmakers Stomp Out Youth Access to Flavored Smoking Products

The pair of bills, if passed, will restrict access to e-cigarettes and flavored tobacco products and will impose new restrictions on retailers.

EFSA: Further Study of 4,5-epoxydec-2(trans)-enal Required

Report summary focuses on genotoxicity

Strategic Factors for Business Success in the Flavor& Fragrance Industry

We can see around us much evidence of an accelerating rate of change in technology, economy and politics, and last but not least, of social change, These changes will also affect the flavor and fragrance industry in the 1990s. Nevertheless, it can be said that the middle/long-term (1988-1995) growth outlook is relatively favorable.

Recent Developments in the Study of Perception: Taste and Smell

In this paper we have tried to give an overview of the present knowledge about olfactory and gustatory perception from a viewpoint that leaves room for practical application of the knowledge. Smells and tastes are often perceived unconsciously by consumers. They evoke personal memories and moods, but can hardly be described adequately, unless specific training is given.

The study authors measured receptor activities, investigated the perceptual sweetness-enhancing effect of binary sweetener mixtures and identified bitter receptor reducers.

Study: Sweet–bitter Taste Interactions in Binary Mixtures of Sweeteners

The study authors measured receptor activities, investigated the perceptual sweetness-enhancing effect of binary sweetener mixtures and identified bitter receptor reducers.

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Bestevia Receives Non-GMO Project Verified Status

Globally distributed by Ingredion Incorporated, Bestevia Reb D stevia leaf sweetener has achieved Non-GMO Project Verified status.

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Evolva CEO and Board Member Stepping Down

Recently, Evolva announced the departure of CEO, Neil Goldsmith, and the new CEO, current COO, Simon Waddington.

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MANE Hires New VP of Strategic Development

MANE recently hired, Luis Fernandez, as the new vice president of strategic development for their flavor division.

EFSA Finds Diacetyl Butter Flavoring Study Doesn't Hold Up

The EFSA concluded the cytotoxicity assay and the cellular system used by the authors have shortcomings that did not allow the extrapolation of the data to be used in the safe assessment of diacetyl as a flavoring agent in food.

Study: A Plate's Shape and Color Influences Taste Perception

A recent study showed cheesecake samples on round white plates were rated sweeter than those on black plates.

The study looked for genomes of the tomato that involved fruit softening but not fruit ripening.

Tomato Gene Study Could Improve Flavor and Shelf Life

The study looked for genomes of the tomato that involved fruit softening but not fruit ripening.

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Symrise Studies Find Natural Foods Especially Popular in Germany

Symrise's series of studies detail the importance of naturalness for consumers around the world and point to German consumers as being the most concerned with the naturalness of their food.

FDA Responds to Energy Drink Plea; Cites GRAS Standards

In response to two senators lobbying for stronger energy drink regulation, FDA says it's examining any casual risks to health, but notes other caffeine-containing products have a long history of safe use in the U.S.

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