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Natural Advantage's Natural 5-Methyl-2-Phenyl-2-Hexenal (Cocoal)

Occuring naturally in cocoa, malt and potato chips and peanuts, this ingredient can be used to deepen chocolate, coffee, hone and roasted nut flavors.

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MilliporeSigma's 5-Methyl-2-phenyl-2-hexenal, mixture of isomers, natural, ≥96%, FG

This certified food grade, halal and kosher ingredient is useful in roasted nut, mocha and potato flavors.

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Organoleptic Characteristics of Flavor Materials May 2018

This month’s column features discussions on mimosa absolute 100, oleoresin clove CO2, 2-hexenal natural (leaf aldehyde), natural alkylpyrazines and more.

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.

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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Flavor Bites: trans-2-Octenal

With a powerful fatty character paired with just a hint of a fruity green apple note, this material works well in a variety of savory, dairy, nut and fruit flavors, as well as tea.

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Flavor Bites: Cinnamyl Acetate

While hardly effective as the main driver of a flavor, this ingredient can play an important secondary role in many flavors, adding depth and rounding out angular profiles.

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.

2’-methylacetophenone

SAFC’s 2’-methylacetophenone (FEMA# 4316; CAS# 577-16-2) is a colorless liquid possessing an almond, cherry, coumarinlike organoleptic profile.

Kelli Heinz currently works as the vice president of marketing and industry affairs at Bell Flavors & Fragrances.

Kelli Heinz Appointed 2025-2026 Flavor Extract Manufacturers Association President

Heinz has over 20 years of experience in the flavor and fragrance industry and has been a member of FEMA since the early days of her career.

Molecule of the Month: 2,3-Pentanedione

Chemistry and application in butter and dairy, fruit, and roasted flavors.

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Flavor Bites: Ethyl 3-methyl 2-oxo-pentanoate

Providing a unique profile of nutty and fruity notes, ethyl 3-methyl 2-oxo-pentanoate is capable of adding a nuance to nut, brown, savory, fruit and other flavors.

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Industry Snapshot: Vanilla 2009 Conference Day 2

Day 2 presentations: Genomic solutions, biological controls, the hazards of monoculture and more.

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Natural Advantage's Natural 2-Octen- 4-One

Natural 2-octen- 4-one is EU and U.S. natural, kosher, vegetarian and non-GMO. It occurs naturally in roasted hazel nuts and has numerous uses.

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Solvay Celebrates Rhovanil Vanillin’s 25th Year

Solvay celebrated a quarter of a century anniversary of the ingredient, Rhovanil vanillin.

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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: 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.

Lionel Hitchen hopes that this report will serve as a “roadmap” for the food and beverage industry looking to connect with consumers.

Lionel Hitchen Announces Flavor Trends for 2025 and 2026

Trends for the upcoming two years include heritage spices, sweet and savory combinations, and mood-boosting flavors.

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