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Scientists Find HDMF Plays A Key Role in Strawberry's Aroma

According to the study, HDMF plays an important role in strawberry's aroma; biosynthetic processes might be used soon to prepare the true flavor of strawberry from fructose, for example.

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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.

Monell Scientists Identify Key Component in Taste Perception

Scientists have identified CALHM1, a channel in the walls of taste receptor cells, as a necessary component in the process of sweet, bitter and umami (savory) taste perception.

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Convenience is Key in Asia Pacific Processed Meat Market

Per a recent report, the Asia-Pacific region is one of the fastest-growing markets for processed meat, poultry and fish, as convenience continues to be a key driver of consumer preferences.

Senomyx-PepsiCo Deal Aims at 25% Sugar Reduction in Key Brands

Agreement covers sweet enhancers, natural sweeteners.

The Creation and Design Center houses state-of-the-art facilities such as dedicated labs for beverages, bakery, confectionery, meat and snacks, an analytical lab, pilot plants and boasts a culinary kitchen.

IFF Creation and Design Center in Türkiye Recognized as Key Innovation Center

The Creation and Design Center houses state-of-the-art facilities such as dedicated labs for beverages, bakery, confectionery, meat and snacks, an analytical lab, pilot plants and boasts a culinary kitchen.

Keynote Address: There is more to taste than meets the tongue

The basic question is “do we need flavors at all?’ I think this is the question that regulatory agencies are asking, The issue of natural vs. artificial is a front. The second question is ’’do we really need this endless variety of flavors?” It would be much easier if we only had five or six. We could test them at every level and every combination. I will cover some old ground answering these two fundamental questions.

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Authentication of a Flavoring Substance: The Vanillin Case

As vanilla remains a popular taste and scent around the world, the global vanillin market is responding to increasing demands for naturals, while also addressing regulatory and adulteration issues.

According to Mintel, while experience with meat alternatives is more common with younger adults, all consumer demographics engage with the category.

3 Key Technological Advancements Driving Plant-Based Food and Drink Innovation

Discover Mintel's insights on the innovations in the plant-based food and drink market.

New EU Flavoring Legislation Seems Open for Interpretation

While flavorings in the European Union currently fall under directive 88/388, established in 1988, this is set to change in 2008 with the adoption of FIAP (Food Improvement Agent Package)

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.

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Editor's Note: Strength in Diversity

Consumers continue to request more natural, cleaner, organic, non-GMO and transparently labeled ingredients in their products, which provides the F&F industry an opportunity to look deeper into the "culture" of clean ingredients.

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Coffee Talk With Flavorcon Speaker Barb Stuckey

In this Flavorcon interview, we talked to Barb Stuckey about her upcoming Flavorcon appearance and where she sees the flavor market heading.

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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.

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FEMA GRAS and U.S. Regulatory Authority: U.S. Flavor and Food Labeling Implications

As consumers increasingly examine the ingredients in their products, flavor and food labeling between the two programs continue to be an evolving balancing act between transparency and disclosure, with safety as the foundational message on the label.

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Vanillin Authentication: Essential for a Sustainable Business

Vanillin authentication is essential as global demand for natural vanillin grows and suppliers develop natural vanillin flavors from various sources. Discover why regulation compliance must be rigorously checked to ensure brand image transparency.

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.

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