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New Developments in Physiological Cooling Agents

Examining the rapid development in the chemistry and uses of cooling agents. Physiological cooling agents are ubiquitous ingredients in many consumer products, such as chewing gums, toothpastes, mouthwashes, lotions and shampoos. Based on numerous new patents and publications, research and development in the field continues at a fast pace.

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Patent Pick: Parsley Power

Think parsley is merely a sprig of green on the greater dinner plate of humanity? Think again. These inventors, from Takasago, have taken note of its antioxidant effects and are using it to suppress flavor degradation.

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Patent Pick: Fresh-pressed Polyphenol Flavor Enhancer

Takasago takes polyphenols and saccharides very seriously. And apparently straight from the juicer, as this flavor-enhancing patent explains.

Patent Picks—Salt Perception

Patent Picks are compiled by the editors from publicly available sources. The present inventions feature developments to ehance salt perception.

PureCircle to Launch High Purity Reb D Stevia Product

PureCircle has elected to formally submit its GRAS notification to the FDA for additional safety review and hopes to launch the product as early as the second half 2013.

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Patent Pick: Preserving Ginkgo Flavor

Patent Picks are chosen by the editors from publicly available sources. Today's highlight is focused on a method for preparing fermented Ginkgo biloba beverages that preserves its flavor.

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Patent Pick: Novel Peach Variety

Patent Picks are chosen by the editors from publicly available sources. Today's technology describes a newly identified peach tree variety with a balanced acid and sugar flavor profile.

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Patent Pick: Pushing the Limits with Plasmolyzed F&F

To punch up wimpy F&F offerings, inventors at Firmenich have developed plasmolyzed microorganism encapsulates that deliver large loads of difficult-to-trap flavors and fragrances.

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Patent Pick: Highly Potent Dairy Sweetener

Patent Picks are chosen by the editors from publicly available sources. Today's choice from Coca-Cola is a dairy composition having a highly potent sweet taste.

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Patent Pick: Peptide Flavor Enhancer

Patent Picks are chosen by the editors from publicly available sources. Today's technology describes the use of γ-glutamylpeptide to enhance food and beverage flavors.

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Firmenich Publically Pledges Planet Biodiversity

To protect the future of local ecosystems everywhere, Firmenich, along with other clients, have signed the Cancun Business and Biodiversity Pledge at the COP13 Convention on Biological Diversity.

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Patent Pick: Pet Food Flavor Additives

Nearly 70 million dogs are the pet of choice in the United States; this is surpassed by 74 million pet cats. What does this have to do with F&F? Think: pet food flavor and nutrition additives.

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Patent Pick: Enhanced Polyurea Microcapsule Deposition

Patent Picks are chosen by the editors from publicly available sources. This invention, from Firmenich, describes a process for preparing polyurea microcapsules for enhanced deposition.

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Patent Pick: High-potency, Functional Sweetener

Patent Picks are chosen by the editors from publicly available sources. Today's pick, from the Coca-Cola Company, describes a high potency sweetener with a functional component, such as a vitamin.

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Patent Pick: New Apricot-Plum Variety

Patent Picks are chosen by the editors from publicly available sources. Today's invention is a novel "Plumgiant II" tree variety combining apricot and plum, whose fruit exhibits good flavor.

P&F ALERT: Microwave Popcorn Study Posted

Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition has posted the long-awaited study titled "Emissions from Cooking Microwave Popcorn."

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Patent Pick: Imprinted Polymers for Flavor Isolation

Patent Picks are chosen by the editors from publicly available sources. Today's highlight, from the R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company, relates to molecularly imprinted polymers to isolate tobacco flavor components.

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Patent Pick: Boosting F&F Potential with Cyclopropanes

Just when you thought your flavor or fragrance hit all the right sensory triggers, International Flavor & Fragrances (IFF) came along with this patent application—for new cyclopropane chemistries that boost these experiences. But change can be good.

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