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Flavor Bites: Indole

How this potentially repellent material can impart useful effects in dairy, seafood, fruit, fermented and other flavors

Aroma Chemical Profile: Indole

Indole’s long history of use in our industry results in a familiarity that allows many of us to consider it just another aroma chemical. Its early identification in jasmine flowers (along with benzyl acetate) has developed a tradition of its use in floral compositions.

Organoleptic Characteristics of Flavor Materials

In this issue, orange green fraction, rose oxide, indole and more are examined.

Organoleptic Characteristics of Flavor Materials

Flavor material evaluations

Material study: Heterocyclic Oxygen-Containing Aroma Chemicals

A look at the four groups that comprise this section of heterocyclic chemicals, and their importance to fl avors and fragrances. Of the ca. 20 million chemical compounds presently characterized, almost half are heterocyclic molecules. Heterocyclic molecules are significant due to their abundance in nature, and their chemical and biological importance.

Material study: Heterocyclic Nitrogen- and Sulfur-Containing Aroma Chemicals

A look at the two groups that comprise this section of heterocyclic chemicals, with a focus on the aromatic molecules

Schiff Bases — A Primer

The flavor and fragrance industry uses many classes of chemicals, including a number that otherwise are encountered only rarely outside of organic chemistry textbooks. A good example is Schiff bases, named for their discoverer, German chemist Hugo Schiff (1834-1915). A Schiff base, along with by-product water, is formed by reaction of an aldehyde with a primary amine.

Flavor Ingredients for the EU and Beyond

Natural offerings dominated a recent flavor material event.

Progress in Essential Oils

Brian Lawrence discusses Artemisia annua Oil, Scotch Spearmint Oil, Spanish Oregano Oil

Interesting WONF Ingredients

Adding unexpected twists and nuances to flavors.

Schiff Bases — A Primer

The flavor and fragrance industry uses many classes of chemicals, including a number that otherwise are encountered only rarely outside of organic chemistry text– books. A good example is Schiff bases, named for their discoverer, German chemist Hugo Schiff (1834-1915).

This month's featured creators discuss the scents and flavors that inspire them, the impacts of COVID-19, the futures of their respective markets and much more.

Profiles: Vincent Chevalier

This month's featured creators discuss the scents and flavors that inspire them, the impacts of COVID-19, the futures of their respective markets and much more.

After speaking with ASP president James Krivda, perfumer Chiraz Mouradian began conceptualizing pairing three fragrances with three pieces of music.

Behind A Perfumer's Pairing of Music Compositions with Fine Fragrances

Chiraz Mouradian shares his inspiration and creation process behind the multimedia project he shared at World Perfumery Congress 2024.

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Intoxicating Jasmine: There’s No Substitute for the Real Thing

A comparison of flower versus absolute components.

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Progress in Essential Oils: Ylang Ylang and Cananga oil

This month's column discusses the chemical compositions of ylang ylang and cananga oil.

The Juice: Perfumer Profile: Wessel-Jan Kos, Firmenich

With a rich career under his nose, Wessel-Jan shares his experiences as a creative and enthusiastic perfumer adapting to an evolving industry.

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European Flavor Material Exhibition Highlights

Focus on new and natural ingredients.

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The Juice: Liz Moores – A Modern Flapper

A self-made businesswoman and one of the most successful rising stars of the global artisan perfume scene, Moores talks candidly about the challenges she has faced in setting up an ultra niche brand.

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