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Vanilla 2003: First International Congress

From candles to body sprays, air fresheners to ice cream, vanilla’s increasing ubiquity has made it a key flavor and fragrance component. This growing popularity, then, gives rise to a whole series of issues involving commercial markets, sourcing, regional variations in product, extraction, analysis and authentication, and synthesis, among many others.

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Vanilla Enters the World of Genomics

Within the last few years, the development of new DNA sequencing technologies has revolutionized the study of crop plants. New technologies are now available that provide high-throughput DNA sequence coverage at low cost, making their application to smaller crops possible. Two research groups are currently applying these new technologies to Vanilla planifolia to study some of the important issues with Vanilla, such as disease susceptibility and vanillin biosynthesis.

The Quality of Cured Vanilla Beans

Flavor and sensory attributes and mouthfeel

Organoleptic Characteristics of Flavor Materials - Vanilla

Gerard Mosciano is joined by Judith Michalski, senior creative flavorist, Edlong Flavors; Carl Holmgren, consulting flavor chemist and Douglas Young, principal flavorist, Symrise, in the organoleptic evaluations presented here.

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Key materials: Inside Vanilla

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

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The State of Vanilla

Confections, candles, baked goods, fine fragrances, ice cream, lotions, sodas, oral care, snack foods: vanilla is arguably one of the most popular flavor and fragrance materials.

Vanilla: Anything but Plain

Mike Fasano outlines the complexities and nuances of vanilla extracts

Twenty-five Years of FEMA Vanilla Research

The inherent composition of a natural product such as vanilla may change over the years, and the growing sophistication of would-be adulterators may lead to novel attempts at "stretching" vanilla. The methods of analysis must therefore be periodically updated to reflect current conditions and to maintain their effectiveness.

Last Word: Vanilla, Ethics, and Market Drivers

A conversation with Scott May, VP, global sweet goods, Givaudan

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The Starting Point: Vanilla Sustainability in Madagascar

Seeking supply stability, ethical procurement practices, improved quality and more in one of the world’s most important and challenging sourcing regions.

The State of Vanilla: Challenges and Opportunities

“Madagascar produces 80% of the global [supply] for vanilla,” says Scott May, Givaudan’s global head of sweet goods and dairy. In light of such a fi gure, it is easy to see how even isolated regional events can have debilitating effects on a global scale.

Optimizing the Traditional Curing of Vanilla Beans

A reappraisal of blanching and fermentation methods.

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The Role of Microorganisms in Vanilla Curing

Vanilla is the number one tonality in the world because of its subtle, but complex, flavor. It is known that microorganisms are present during the different stages of vanilla curing.

There is a focus on the protection of both critically endangered and endangered fauna and flora, such as Bornean orangutans.

Forest Regeneration and Vanilla Cultivation in Indonesia

Increases in deforestation result in decreases in sequestration of carbon dioxide, leading to a loss of crucial ecosystem services.

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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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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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Review: A Flavor of Vanilla

Vanilla bean curing is a traditional process that has been carried out for hundreds of years, originating with the Totonac tribe of Mexico in the early 16th century.

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Inside Look: Chemistry and Biochemistry of Vanilla Flavor

A survey of the latest research. The characteristic aroma and flavor of vanilla is the result of various chemical and biochemical processes that take place during the curing and conditioning of vanilla beans. Vanillin is an important constituent of the cured vanilla bean, contributing greatly to its characteristic aroma and taste.

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