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Part 2. The Role of Plant Microstructure, Compartmentation and Senescence in Vanilla Curing

This review is the second in a two-part series. It considers the effect of the senescence process and the decompartmentation that occurs as a consequence of microstructure disassembly of the vanilla pod.

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Key materials: Inside Vanilla

Vanilla planifolia’s botany, curing options, cultural history and future market prospects

Green Vanilla Bean Quality

Understanding the parameters of the vanilla bean brings about potential for control, management and flexibility in process operation and in the quality of the final product

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Authentication of a Flavoring Substance: The Vanillin Case

As vanilla remains a popular taste and scent around the world, the global vanillin market is responding to increasing demands for naturals, while also addressing regulatory and adulteration issues.

The Quality of Cured Vanilla Beans

Flavor and sensory attributes and mouthfeel

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Chemical Characterization of Vanilla pompona Schiede, Part III

Vanilla pompona is resistant to climate change and diseases, and therefore is preferred for hybridization with V. planifolia. Its chemical characterization was carried out in a series of studies, described in this third of four parts.

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Chemical Characterization of Vanilla pompona Scheide, Part IV

Vanilla pompona is resistant to climate change and diseases, and therefore is preferred for hybridization with V. planifolia. Its chemical characterization was carried out in a series of studies, described in this last of four parts.

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U.S. Vanilla Regulations—Time for an Update?

Implementing an updated regulatory model for vanilla could provide more stability across the value chain.

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Santanol Receives Key Certifications

The Indian sandalwood purveyor received certifications in Quality Assurance, Occupational Health Safety, and Environmental Protection.

Art, Science and Society: Keys to Sensory Success

The 21st Century has already set a sensory revolution in motion that will expand and change the fragrance industry as it creates a society eager for products and services that improve the quality of life and sense of well being of the consumer.

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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DSM Appoints Gaelle Bathany to Key Sustainability Role

DSM has appointed Gaelle Bathany to the role of director of sustainability for personal care and aroma ingredients, where she will focus on tackling ethical production and traceability in sourcing.

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A Natural and a Pod: Commonalities in Vanilla and Tea Processing

Shared chemistry, biochemistry and processing in tea leaf and vanilla pod.

Comparative Study of the Essential Oils of Key and Persian Limes

In both cases (distilled and cold-pressed) the oils obtained from Key and Persian limes show remarkable quantitative differences, large enough to explain those found in odor and flavor.

According to the company’s press release, Penta will be actively seeking acquisition opportunities in the ingredients and specialty chemical space.

Penta Fine Ingredients Announces Partnership with Keystone Capital, New CEO

As part of the partnership, Keystone welcomed Mike Size as chief executive officer of Penta.

Thugs, Bugs and Vanilla

Madagascan politics and a virulent crop disease highlight vanilla’s tenuous supply conditions.

Grown in Madagascar, vanilla CO₂ brings complexity and richness to fragrances.

Perfumer Notes: Vanilla CO₂

Grown in Madagascar, vanilla CO₂ brings complexity and richness to fragrances.

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Sustainability in Madagascar's Vanilla Supply Chain

Since 2015, The Sustainable Vanilla Initiative (SVI) goal has been to help improve vanilla bean farmers’ livelihoods and assure the quality of natural vanilla.

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