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The Language of Salt

Mapping the sensorial effects of salt to restore the full taste experience in reduced-salt products

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Forward Thinking: The Rise of Snacking

With consumers snacking at all times of the day and demanding a range of products to match their lifestyle, brands and manufacturers are responding in kind with bold, culinary-inspired flavors in a variety of bases such as meat, poultry, fish and plant-based ingredients.

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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.

Smell technology has evolved beyond simple fans to sophisticated systems that emit multiple scents in quick succession, designed to evoke a sense of place.

Technology and the Next Generation of Flavor

How new technology might disrupt traditional fragrance and flavor creation.

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India: The Crossroads of Flavor and Fragrance

There are eight magical ingredients that enhance both, traditional Indian cuisine and perfume. Angad Rai, master Indian specialty chef, Trident Bandra-Kurla-Mumbai, and Krishan Mohan, perfumer, share their creations and the role these ingredients play in each.

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Kokumi: Unlocking the Secrets of Fullness and Richness

Kokumi offers a pathway to formulate tastier low-in flavors.

Biter is described as being acrid or astringent in taste.

Unlocking Flavor: The Science of Natural Bitterness Blockers

By understanding the mechanism of receptors and blockers, flavorists and product developers can create better tasting products that consumers will love.

ADM research finds 65% of consumers are interested in savory foods with nostalgic flavors, and the snack category is a prime example of emotional eating.

How to Amplify the Sensory Experience of Umami Flavors

Of the many applications for savory flavors, a wealth of opportunity abounds for snack foods, meat and seafood alternatives and ready meals.

The “Better for You” market is expanding exponentially — thanks to a younger generation of consumers who continue to push the envelope and demand more out of everything they eat and drink.

How to Stay on The Cutting Edge of Better-For-You Flavor Formulation

The market is expanding exponentially—here's how to capitalize.

Several of this month’s ingredients have potential for application in alcoholic beverages and alcohol-inspired flavors.

Organoleptic Characteristics of Flavor Materials

This month’s column features discussions on juniper berry oil, saffron resinoid, white thyme oil and more.

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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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There’s Chemistry in Them Chili Peppers!

This article describes the chemistry behind the flavor, aroma, and pungency of chili peppers to assist in flavor creation.

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What Kind of Hot Is It?

The sensation of heat provided by certain spice extracts creates another dimension in spicy foods. What would Mexican or Italian dishes be like without the burn of peppers?

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A Taste of Transparency with Tony Moore

As consumers increasingly scrutinize labels and demand companies to be more transparent, flavorists and the food industry must find innovative ways to address this challenge.

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A Taste of Tomorrow at Flavorcon 2018

Returning after a record year, Flavorcon will feature two-and-a-half-days of technical and creative insight into the flavor, food and beverage business from leading professionals, top suppliers and manufacturers from across the industry.

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Organoleptic Characteristics of Flavor Materials February 2018

This month’s column features discussions on oak concentrate, spearmint absolute, natural y-octalactone, natural nonalactone, 3-mercapto-3-methyl-1-butanol and more.

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Organoleptic Characteristics of Flavor Materials June 2018

This month’s column features discussions on cocoa shell extract, grapefruit oil CP, coffee oil natural and more.

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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.

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