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Flavor Bites: Flavor Creation in India

Flavor preferences in India are as anarchic as everything else. While some linger from the time of British sovereignty—especially in the bakery and sugar confectionery segment— many are uniquely Indian.

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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.

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Organoleptic Characteristics of Flavor Materials January 2018

This month’s column features discussions on tea extract CO2, 3-Methyl-2,4-nonanedione, carrot seed oil, pyrazine mixture and propyl acetate.

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.

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Flavor Bites: 5-Hydroxy 2-decenoic acid delta lactone

Otherwise known as massoi lactone—the key flavor component of massoi bark oil—5-hydroxy 2-decenoic acid delta lactone is known for adding a creamy note in more than just dairy flavors.

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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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Flavor Bites: Propenyl Guaethol

With its ability to be about 20 times stronger than vanillin, this ingredient works well in brown flavors at low levels or can be used in combination with vanillin.

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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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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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Flavor Bites: Anethole

Outside aniseed categories this chemical can be surprisingly useful in a wide range of flavors at much lower levels of addition, adding subtle nuances that are not remotely recognizable as aniseed.

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Flavor Bites: Ethyl Lactate

While not a highly recognizable component of any flavor, ethyl lactate adds complexity, e.g., in the wines in my cellar.

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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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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: Zingerone

Raspberry ketone is found in various levels ranging from around 10 ppb up to about 4 ppm and has a specifically raspberry aroma with subtle balsamic nuances. Combined with zingerone, it creates a synergistic effect that allows for more modest levels of raspberry ketone.

Flavor Chocolate Trends from 2007

Mintel investigates the top flavors for chocolate products released in 2007, including strawberry, almond, hazelnut, caramel and peanut butter

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The Power of Nostalgia

Brands broadcast comfort with nostalgic goodies.

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This is Chocolate

A culinary delight so deeply rooted in ancient history through ceremonial and ritualistic practice, it’s no surprise we covet chocolate in all of its forms today.

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Dark Chocolate Sees the Light

Beyond confectionery applications.

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