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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.

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Frankincense and Myrrh and Its Socio-Economic Impact

For approximately 10,000 people in northern Somalia, the coveted perfumery ingredients, frankincense and myrrh, provide an economic opportunity and way of life.

Synthesis and odor properties of carene and carane derivatives

The purpose of this report is to detail the syntheses of novel 4-substituted derivatives of carene and carane, and studies of their sensory (odorous) properties.

Two researchers dig into the future of natural-product extraction in F&F.

Advancements and Opportunities in Natural-product Extraction: Green Enabling Technologies and Alternative Solvents

Two researchers dig into the future of natural-product extraction in F&F.

Enantiomeric Odor Differences and Gas Chromatographic Properties of Flavors and Fragrances.

Enantiomers of flavors and fragrances show characteristic differences in odor and taste; thus, the enantiomer composition is an important property that should be determined by analytical resolution on a chiral stationary phase in gas chromatography.

Citrus essential oils face a number of issues that can alter their composition or quality from season to season and even within a given season.

Essential Oils and Citrus Blends: Maintaining Quality Amidst Rising Costs and Adulteration

Discover the innovative strategies and testing techniques they are adopting to ensure that every drop meets the highest standards, even in a volatile market.

Olfaction and its Relationship to the Sexual Function in Men and Women

The factors relating changes in human physiology to human preference are admittedly complex and still not well understood. However, with our present tools it is possible not only to begin to understand the complex interrelationships between olfactory and gonadal function but also to harness these relationships in order to create a more harmonious blend of esthetics and physiology by which the quality and odor of life may be enhanced for us all.

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Too Stressed to Sense: Modern Life and Our Sense of Taste and Smell

Though stress has long been associated with physical and cognitive impairments, recent research suggests that it can also play a key role in how we taste and smell.

Heterocyclic Compounds in Flavors and Fragrances Part Ill. Pyridine and Derivatives

During the last two decades the role of heterocyclic compounds in food flavors has been reviewed by several authors (18, 78, 79, 117-122). While furans (66), pyrroles (68), thiophenes (61), thiazoles (62, 63, 120), oxazoles (65, 57), Iactones (64), pyrazines (55, 56) and their reduced systems were periodically treated, surprisingly, pyridines which are among the most widely distributed volatile flavor compounds have not been described in detail (69). Therefore, the purpose of this review is to fill this gap.

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F&F Literature Review: Digitally Crafted Scents and Predicting Flavor and Protein Interaction

This month’s F&F literature review examines digitally crafted molecule design, natural extracts in personal care and predicting flavor partitioning and protein interactions, among other studies.

Transforming arid tropical savannahs into vast forests of noble sandalwood: essential oils are also an economic driver for sustainable reforestation.

Essential Oils and Forest Extracts: Complex, Unique and Vulnerable Industries Facing EU Green Deal

The implementation of the European Green Deal must consider the complexity and fragility of the essential oils industry.

Odor Analysis of (E)- and (Z)-3,7-Dimethyl-4-octen-l-ols and Their Derivatives

This article describes a study of a group of (E)-compounds and a separate group of (Z)-compounds obtained from (E)- and (Z)-isomers of 3,7-dimethyl-4-octen-l-ol.

The Importance of Self-Regulation in the Fragrance and Flavor Industry Views of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration

Keeping in mind our shared purposes, I want to discuss with you today the role of the Food and Drug Administration in regulating flavors and fragrances in the United States. I also would like to address the growing importance of international cooperation in regulatory matters.

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Visual Impairment and Olfactory Acuity

Exploring the relationship between visual impairment and smelling ability in a population of visually impaired individuals in India

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Visual Impairment and Olfactory Acuity

Continuing the exploration of the relationship between visual impairment and smelling ability.

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Fragrance and Dementia

Innovative fragrance therapy is increasingly being used to enrich the lives of those suffering from dementia by supporting engagement, alertness and appetite stimulation.

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Fragrance and Transparency

It is not coming because of any pending legislation, but rather because of a desire from consumers and some consumer goods companies to lift the veil of secrecy from fragrance ingredients.

Modern Analysis Methodologies: Use and Abuse

The considerable “user-friendly” nature of the analytical tools may gradually dull the awareness and critical capacities of analysts, sometimes leading them to produce erroneous or unrealistic results. With the help of examples, this article discusses the wide possibilities of certain techniques, and also their limits.

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