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Flavoring with Citrus Oils

Hopefully I have shown that citrus oils are extremely important for the flavoring of foods and beverages and that their consumption is growing steadily at more than 3% per year. On the other hand, the demands for performance can be expected to become more strict, particularly as far as stability and purity are concerned.

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Progress in Essential Oils: Spanish Sage Oil

Sage has been used as a spice and medicine throughout history with its use, growing in a variety of flavor and fragrance applications. This month, we take a closer look at the chemical constituents of pure and hybrid Spanish sage oils.

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Progress in Essential Oils: Thymol-rich Thymus vulgaris oils – Part 1

A derivative of thyme oil, thymol contains antibacterial, anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, among others. Part 1 discusses the various constituents of thymol-rich thyme oils.

32nd International Days of Essential Oils & Extracts

Cinnamon, patchouli, vetiver, osmanthus, extraction techniques and more.

The Future of Natural Essential Oils in the Flavor and Fragrance Industry

The essential oil industry worldwide remains healthy, although at present there may be over-production for some specific essential oils. With all the progress in the field of chemistry, has the essential oil industry dropped by the wayside, a victim of technological advance? The answer is emphatically no !

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Can We Consume It? Yes We Can[nabis]

Cannabis has taken over the U.S. by storm, especially in the food and beverage department. Edibles can range in a variety of segments such as baked goods or confection and have even expanded to beverages.

While CBD has been approved as an effective treatment for epilepsy, its wide use in the health and wellness market has brought on the reputation of a modern day snake oil.

The CBD Consumer and The Saturation of On-Demand Culture

With an unmissable presence, yet still shrouded in regulation mystery and marketing fantasy, CBD will continue to dominate the innovation conversation for years to come. Here’s what we know about the CBD consumer today and why they’re buying.

Crafting successful LTO snack flavors can benefit when finding a balance between the familiar and the unexpected. To attract consumers, brands could focus on flavor combinations that are both intriguing and relatable.

How LTO Flavors Can Meet Consumer Expectations for Convenience, Nutrition & Taste in Snack Category

Kalsec shares key market research driving consumer demand in the evolving snack market with a focus on LTO offerings.

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RTD Coffee Sales Heat Up; Cafe Openings Cool Off

New research from Mintel reveals a potential threat to the coffee house market: RTD coffee.

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Coffee Flavors Chill Out

As Millennials and iGeners look for more flavorful coffee beverages, flavorists are adapting to market drivers and delivering bolder, colder and more natural coffee flavors.

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The Creative Conversation: What Perfumers and Flavorists Can Learn from Each Other

In this web-exclusive article, read other readers’ fresh takes on ingredients and formulations

Fifty-five percent of consumers stated they “always/often” pay attention to labels when grocery shopping, with sugar content being a primary driver.

How Sugar Reduction Can Meet Consumer Needs, Regulatory Issues and Formulation Challenges

Tailored solutions can enhance the overall product experience in terms of sweetness and mouthfeel while reducing sugar content.

Consumer trends are demanding innovative plant protein sources, creating opportunities as well as challenges for flavorists.

Flavor Challenges in a Protein-Centric Market

Consumer trends are demanding innovative plant protein sources, creating opportunities as well as challenges for flavorists.

Aroma-profiling in Consumer-winning Flavor Creation

Using technology to overcome human sensory limitations.

Case Study: Roadmap for Chinese F&F Multinational

Understanding the needs of customers in North America and Europe and being able to deliver innovative solutions to them will be critical for Chinese companies looking to become global

Core snacking sales grew 40% year-over-year during the week ending March 15, 2020, the first week of lockdown for many U.S. states.

Emotional Snacking During COVID-19 Ruptures Market Trends

Nesting practices during COVID-19 have driven a rise in emotional snacking alongside supercharged health-conscious eating, confounding the predictability of buying patterns in the food and beverage sector.

Flavor R & D at a Consumer Products Company

The difference in perspective between a flavor supply company and a consumer products company has a large effect on the day to day activities of flavor development or research chemists; therefore, I would like to discuss these differences and how they affect our growth and development within the flavor profession. I would also like to talk about the process of developing a flavor for a new beverage product for our company, Pepsi, and to give a feeling of what issues regarding the flavor selection and commercialization are critical, which may help others to understand what happens when a flavor is tested for use in anew product.

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The Mint Condition in Oral Care

Much of the innovation in the area came in the way of active ingredients outside of the flavor, and flavor innovation itself was limited. More recently, however, it looks like the landscape is changing.

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