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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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Research article: Biotransformation of Unsaturated Aliphatic Aldehydes Using Baker’s Yeast

Actively fermenting baker’s yeast (Saccharomyces cerevisiae) not only converts aliphatic aldehydes to the corresponding alcohols, but also may reduce certain carbon-carbon double bonds in the same molecule. Furthermore, an in situ acyloin condensation reaction occurs; this bioconversion reaction gives rise to relatively good yields of unsaturated 2,3-diols, which have two carbon atoms more than the corresponding aliphatic aldehyde used as substrate. Baker’s yeast has been used as a reagent in organic synthesis since the beginning of the 20th century, when fundamental studies were initiated on the mechanism of formation of fusel alcohols from the corresponding l-amino acids during the formation of ethanol.

TTB Response to P&Fnow Vanilla Comments

The conversation on TTB's view of natural vanilla continues

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Vanilla Enters the World of Genomics

Within the last few years, the development of new DNA sequencing technologies has revolutionized the study of crop plants. New technologies are now available that provide high-throughput DNA sequence coverage at low cost, making their application to smaller crops possible. Two research groups are currently applying these new technologies to Vanilla planifolia to study some of the important issues with Vanilla, such as disease susceptibility and vanillin biosynthesis.

Vanilla: Anything but Plain

Mike Fasano outlines the complexities and nuances of vanilla extracts

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Optimization of Traditional Curing of Vanilla Beans

A number of recent advances in plant biochemistry and chemistry have clarified some stages of the vanilla bean curing operation and opened up opportunities for improvement in and control of the process.

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.

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.

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Chemical Characterization of Vanilla pompona Scheide, Part II

Vanilla pompona is resistant to climate change and diseases, and therefore is preferred for hybridization with V. planifolia. Its chemical characterization was carried out in a series of experiments, described in this second of four parts.

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.

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A Major Stake for the Future: Authenticating Vanilla With DNA

As vanilla supplies remain volatile, the threat of adulteration and fraud pose a real threat to the F&F industry. In response, authenticating methods like DNA barcoding provides a way to ensure purity and traceability.

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A Natural and a Pod: Commonalities in Vanilla and Tea Processing

Shared chemistry, biochemistry and processing in tea leaf and vanilla pod.

Food Protection Powering Your Menu details the lasting power of the clean label movement around the world and its extension to how consumers increasingly view restaurant menus.

Kerry Releases Clean Label Menu White Paper

The white paper explores the global trend of consumers demanding authentic, clean label ingredients in restaurant menus as well as research, development and planning ideas for food service companies.

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Safe and accurate powder weighing – free white paper

The Captair Smart filtering weighing station delivers the proper airflow at the face of the enclosure and total filtration of hazardous powders or potent compounds.

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White House Proposes US FDA Slim-down

A new proposal from the Trump administration would alter the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's name and remove food safety from its purview, among other changes.

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Safe and accurate powder weighing – free white paper

A filtering weighing station with Smart TechnologyTM provides investment and energy savings; a flexible device that will keep you safe during precision weighing tasks.

White House to Update Biotech Regulation to Promote Transparency

The Coordinated Framework for the Regulation of Biotechnology aims to ensure public confidence in the regulatory system.

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Patent Pick: Rich-tasting Soy Coffee Whitener

Patent Picks are chosen by the editors from publicly available sources. Today's highlight, from Fuji Oil Company, is a rich-tasting, soybean emulsion coffee whitener.

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