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Flavor Bites: 4-(Methylthio)butan-1-ol in Savory, Berry, Tropical Fruit, Dairy, and Other Flavors

Learn about the diverse range of applications for 4-(methylthio)butan-1-ol.

In cherry flavors, butyl acetate plays a secondary role, and levels range from 30 ppm to 100 ppm.

Butyl Acetate in Fruit & Non-Fruit Flavors

This ester is very effective when used in combination with iso-amyl acetate in a wide range of flavors.

iso-Valeric acid makes a subtle, but very useful, contribution to hazelnut flavors at 100 ppm.

iso-Valeric Acid in Dairy, Brown, Nut, Savory, Alcoholic Drink & Fruit Flavors

The profile of iso-valeric is very much stereotypical of the primary cheese odor, without any hint of the faint goaty character that starts to creep into the series of aliphatic acids from six carbon atoms upwards.

Levels of addition for beer flavors can range from 100 to 1,000 ppm

Ethyl Octanoate in Alcoholic Drink, Tropical Fruit, Orchard Fruit, Savory and Other Flavors

Learn about the diverse range of applications for ethyl octanoate.

The best level of addition to blackcurrant flavors is around 100 ppm.

Methyl Salicylate in Berry, Fruit, Alcoholic Drinks & Other Flavors

See how this flavorist's relationship with methyl salicylate while transitioning from Europe to the U.S.

In beer flavors, the ideal levels are a little surprising. Light, lager-style, beers can benefit from around 300 ppm, but dark beers work best with lower levels, around 100 ppm.

Decanoic Acid in Dairy, Savory, Fermented, Fruit and Other Flavors

Decanoic acid is pretty much an essential component of dairy flavors, but it can also enhance many other categories.

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Flavor Bites: Anisyl Alcohol

Found naturally in Tahitian vanilla beans, the ingredient is an interesting floral note that can be used in a variety of brown, fruit and dairy flavor applications.

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Flavor Bites: Hexyl butyrate and Hexanoate

Fresh and “fuzzy,” hexyl butyrate and hexanoate both have complex fruity profiles that can be used in a range of orchard fruit, tropical fruit, berry, dairy and other flavor applications.

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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.

Delightful δ-Lactones

Uses in dairy, fruit, meat and other flavor profiles.

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Flavor Bites: Methyl Thiobutyrate

Formulating more cost-efficient fruit and dairy flavors.

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Flavor Characterization of Different Varieties of Vanilla Beans

The objective of the work described in this article is the aroma characterization of vanilla beans from different geographical locations with a view to developing a database of information to be used as an indication of geographical origin and bean quality.

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Dairy Flavors: New Formulations for New Challenges

Flavorists Cindy Cosmos and Cristalle Keane discuss probiotics and other formulation challenges, floral flavors, prohibited ingredients, cost pressures, and more.

Bacon flavors can be achieved with ten ppm of 2,6-dimethyl pyridine to give a burnt note.

Flavor Bites: 2,6-Dimethyl Pyridine in Savory, Nut, Brown and other Flavors

Learn about the diverse range of applications for 2, 6-dimethyl pyridine.

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Flavor Bites: Benzyl acetate

Though this ingredient is mostly associated with berry flavors, its characteristics can provide a striking berry nuance in a variety of non-fruit flavors.

In this month’s column, we evaluate ingredients from Van Aroma, a company founded in 2006 and based in Bogor in Indonesia, specialized in essential oils and other natural extracts.

Flavor Reports: British Society of Flavourists Inaugural Column

This month’s column features odor and taste notes on ingredients such as patchouli terpenes, dihydroeugenol and more.

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.

Green bell pepper, mushroom, celery, and potato/potato chip among others came up as options for cis-3-hexenal.

Flavorist Panel Evaluates Syringaldehyde, Turmeric Root CO2 Essential Oil, Buchu Oil and Other Materials

Cyndie Lipka's panel discusses possible applications for a lineup of materials.

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