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Section: Flavor > Savory Applications

Three hundred ppm is a great level of addition for 2-phenyl 2-butenal in cocoa flavors.

Flavor Bites: 2-Phenyl 2-butenal in Brown, Savory, Nut, and Other Flavors

Learn about the diverse range of applications for 2-phenyl 2-butenal.

The European-based panel sampled flavor ingredients from Bedoukian Research.

Flavor Reports: EU Edition (April 25)

Our European panel of flavorists assess the taste and odor characteristics of flavor ingredients from spilanthol to lavender aldehyde.

In the brown flavor category the cost issues of dairy resurface in a more moderate form—1,000 ppm level is also great in caramel and toffee profiles.

delta-Dodecalactone in Dairy, Fruit, Savory, Brown & Other Flavors

John Wright shares how delta-dodecalactone is more versatile than a flavorist may expect.

In this month’s column we evaluate ingredients from MANE, a family business founded in 1871.

Flavor Reports: EU Edition (August 2025)

Our panel from the British Society of Flavorists analyze and discuss eight ingredients for their applications in flavor formulations.

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Flavor Bites: 2-Ethyl 3-Methyl Pyrazine

This chemical combines outstanding strength, a profile pleasantly free from off-notes, and a little more heat stability than the more commonly used series of dimethyl pyrazines.

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Flavor Bites: Hexanoic Acid

Hexanoic acid is found widely in nature and contributes to a smorgasbord of different flavors, containing some of the cheesy profile of butyric acid, but also some of the goaty allure of octanoic acid.

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Organoleptic Characteristics of Flavor Materials November 2018

This month’s column features discussions on 3-octanone, natural; 2-acetyl,3-5(6)-dimethylpyrazine; vanillyl ethyl ether, natural; zingerone (vanillyl acetone), natural; and more.

Snacking is a way for consumers to infuse joy into their day, and people are willing to indulge more in treats with exquisite taste.

What Are Consumers Looking for in Snack Flavors & Functionality in 2024?

From specific cravings to general hunger, a need for energy to a desire for indulgence and adventure, consumers are integrating the concept of "snackification."

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Flavor Bites: Lauric Acid

Though largely used in dairy flavor applications, lauric acid with its mild long-lasting taste effect and mild odor can also be used in a range of savory, fruit and fermented flavors.

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Flavor Bites: γ-Nonalactone

If it is not found in coconuts, γ-nonalactone is actually found in an unusually wide variety of other natural foods and offers a bright, aggressive and unique note to flavors.

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Organoleptic Characteristics of Flavor Materials

This month's column from Judith Michalski features organoleptic discussions on coffee absolute, wormwood oil American, hexyl isobutyrate natural and more.

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Flavor Bites: 2-Acetyl pyrrole

Exhibiting an interesting caramel characteristic, this material offers a pleasant authenticity to many brown and savory flavors, even berries.

The panel of flavorists compared isomers of various ingredients.

Flavor Reports: US Edition (March 25)

From geranyl acetate to cis-5-octenal, our panel of flavorists assesses the taste and odor characteristics of flavor ingredients.

Mint, other herbs and botanicals are breathing new life into culinary dishes, confections, dairy products, baked goods and beverages.

5 Unexpected Mint Pairing Combinations in Culinary Flavors

Push the envelope on traditional flavor combinations and culinary applications with mint and spices.

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Flavor Creation: Composing Savory Flavors

How to combine low notes, middle notes and top notes for a successful flavor composition. Years ago, I listened to music on a cheap transistor radio. Through its tiny speaker I could hear the basic melody and words to my favorite songs.

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Flavor Profiles: The Future of Snack Flavors

The snack category shifts its flavors toward a more nuanced sense of savory. Snacking has been called “the fourth meal.” In 2005, total snack sales tracked by Datamonitor reached $34.8 billion.* The United States made up $18.5 billion of this total, with Europe totaling ~$16.3 billion.

Bell Flavor & Fragrances principal flavorist, Cyndie Lipka teamed up with certified flavorist Michael Morrison to moderate the second session of Flavorcon 2024's Master Class.

Flavor Reports Flavorcon 2024 Master Class Edition

The impressions gathered are from attendees at the Master Class moderated by principal flavorist Cyndie Lipka and flavorist Michael Morrison.

The Flavorcon expo hall is where innovation comes to life. Don't miss out on tasting, smelling and experiencing the latest and greatest the flavor industry has to offer.

Flavorcon 2024 Serves Flavor Chemists in Atlantic City

Get a taste of what’s to come as Flavorcon finally arrives to feed tastemakers’ creativity.

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