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Natural Source Testing for Flavors and Fragrances

In highly regulated marketplaces where mislabeling could have legal and commercial repercussions, a reliable natural source test is critical at the procurement, research and development, product launch and supply stages.

Naarden-Chiris--an expanded raw material source

The very interesting and unique combination of a strong historical position in aroma chemicals together with a very old and top quality processor of natural materials gives the Naarden organization an unparalleled range of products to use internally, as well as to market to the worldwide industry.

New Sources of Natural Safrole

Safrole is a phenylether (Figure l) which occurs as a component of the volatile oil in many plant species. In its pure form, it is a mobile liquid with a camphoraceous aroma at ambient temperature.

Natural Products and Their Sources

Our subject is the future supplies of natural raw materials for the essential oil industry. We might divide these raw materials roughly into three groups: 1) those that serve as raw materials in the production of isolates, competing head-on with synthetics and including citronella, lemongrass, menthol, and clove leaf; 2) those that can be replaced by synthetic oils, such as anis, rose, fir needle, geranium, citrus oils, sandalwood mint oils, and floral extractives; 3) those that are not threatened by replacements–at least for the present– including cedarwood, eucalyptus, guaiaewood, lavandin, ocotea, petitgrain, patchouli, vetivert, and ylang.

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.

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Your Source for All-things Rose

Partnerships in Bulgaria, allow us to provide timely insight and availability on Rose Water.

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Your Source for All-things Rose

Partnerships in Bulgaria, allow us to provide timely insight and availability on Rose Water.

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The Essence of the Whale: Ambergris in the 21st Century

The fragrance ingredient that launched a thousand ships, ambergris, has long been coveted for its properties and complexity. Now, its main chemical component, ambroxide, is telling its own story among a sea of fragrance materials.

*A portion of this report was published from the International Federation of Essential Oils and Aroma Trades (IFEAT) socioeconomic report.

Jasmine: An Overview of its Essential Oils & Sources

The authors take a closer look at the socioeconomic impact of jasmine oil production on the livelihoods of farming communities in Egypt and India.

World Report: Brazil New Natural Linalool Sources

The uncontrolled extraction of flora has been common practice in Brazil’s economic and industrial history.

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Endpoint. Defending Nature’s F&F Sources

In some cases, Mother Nature’s materials can be artificially reconstructed. In others—well, as they say, there’s no substitute for the real thing. What happens when natural sources are threatened? Science goes on the defense.

Peru Balsam: Getting to the Source, El Salvador

Pursuing sustainable sourcing for this crucial natural material.

Over the last two years, Robertet has acquired both Sirius and Ecom Food Industries, strengthening the company’s competitive edge and reach.

2021 Leaders & Newsmakers: Robertet Focuses on Botanically Sourced Ingredients

Over the last two years, Robertet has acquired both Sirius and Ecom Food Industries, strengthening the company’s competitive edge and reach.

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Generations of expertise in every drop: Citrus and Allied Essences Reimagined

85 years young - Citrus and Allied refocuses its business to stay ahead of the times. Read our president Richard Pisano Jr's insights on our company’s journey.

Chemical technology as a source of synthetic fragrance and flavor materials

Many other examples could be cited but those discussed above serve to make the point that we are part of the dynamic chemical industry where technological obsolescence is built into each new development. The resultant competitive pressure will keep our segment of the industry young and vigorous.

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Naturally Sourced F&F Ingredients: Regulations and Verifications Through Carbon-14

Authentication of natural substances continue to be an area of major interest for F&F, with programs and regulations using carbon-14 analysis as a method for distinguishing biobased sourced materials from petroleum-derived material.

The sourcing of natural ingredients for the perfumer’s palette has been going through major changes for the past 10 years.

What Does it Take to Source Sustainably? with Dominique Roques

Dominique Roques, author and president of Balsam Consulting, is set to moderate the "Naturals: What Does it Take to Source Sustainably?" panel at World Perfumery Congress 2024.

Kesom Oil—A Natural Source of Aliphatic Aldehydes

The recent investigation of the plant habitats and the chemical analysis of the essential oils obtained from the leaves and stems provided some new findings that could prove highly useful to the flavour and fragrance industry. In this report the habitats of Polygonum minus Huds. and the chemical composition of leaf and stem oils are presented, and the possible relevance of Kesom oil as a new product is discussed.

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