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Organoleptic Characteristics of Flavor Materials: February 2012

Judith Michalski and organoleptic evaluation panelists explore a variety of flavor components and applications, such as Amyl isothiocyanate, coriander leaf oleoresin, spearmint supersoluable, cyclotene butyrate and more

Organoleptic Characteristics of Flavor Materials: May June 2001

Mosciano,Michalski and organoleptic evaluation panelists explore a variety of flavor components and applications, such as Propanal, Heptyl Iso Butyrate, Palmitic Acid and more.

Green bell pepper, mushroom, celery, and potato/potato chip among others came up as options for cis-3-hexenal.

Flavorist Panel Evaluates Syringaldehyde, Turmeric Root CO2 Essential Oil, Buchu Oil and Other Materials

Cyndie Lipka's panel discusses possible applications for a lineup of materials.

The Universal Hotness, Part 1: Allyl Isothiocyanate

Chemistry and application in flavor

Peanut kiiNote might be worth looking at for fried flavors, and roasted garlic, onion or roast beef.

Flavorist Panel Evaluates cis-4-Heptenal, Peanut kiiNote, cis-3-Hexenyl Acetate and Other Materials

Principal flavorist Cyndie Lipka's panel evaluates 10 materials

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Flavor Bites: Dimethyl trisulfide

The profile of the dimethyl sulfide series of chemicals changes with increasing molecular weight, ranging from jammy to meaty. Additionally, there are dramatic variations in strengths, which can be used in vegetable, savory and dairy flavors.

Although found only in coffee, furfuryl thioacetate certainly carries roasted, meaty and burnt notes.

Organoleptic Characteristics of Rue Oil, Cardamom Oil, Furfuryl Thioacetate and More

This month’s column discusses rue oil, cardamom oil, furfuryl thioacetate and more.

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Organoleptic Characteristics of Flavor Materials: March 2016

This month’s column features the live Flavorcon session held on November 15, 2015. Normally for each material, only common descriptors are listed. For this issue, however, all remarks have been included to show the full range of perceptions from the panel and audience.

Inside Flavors: Real Time Volatile Flavor Release Monitoring and its Flavor/Food Application Using Proton Transfer Reaction Mass Spectrometry

Understanding how aroma compounds interact with and are released from simple and complex foods. Flavors and fragrances usually are complex mixtures of molecules with different physical properties, including volatility, fat solubility and sensorial characteristics, covering a wide spectrum of threshold values. They are usually present in natural extracts or final products at levels in the order of ppb to ppm.

Flavor Creation: Fusion Flavors

Fusion flavors, or blends, have been around since the cavemen discovered that a cooked, smoky leg of dinosaur had a much better taste than the raw version.

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Flavor Creation: Composing Savory Flavors

How to combine low notes, middle notes and top notes for a successful flavor composition. Years ago, I listened to music on a cheap transistor radio. Through its tiny speaker I could hear the basic melody and words to my favorite songs.

Developments in Flavors and Flavorings

Developments in flavors. A comparison of flavorings currently available with those being offered a decade ago show enormous advances in flavor profiles. Over the years there has been a significant move towards more ‘true to nature’ products and also the introduction of many new flavorings based on unusual natural materials. There will continue to be a large demand for the traditional flavors, but as the food industry tries to stimulate new interest, particularly in convenience foods, there will be an even greater need for new flavoring experiences.

Perfumer & Flavorist 2008 Flavor & Fragrance Leaders

The big news on last year’s Flavor & Fragrance Leaders list was Firmenich’s purchase of Danisco’s fl avor division. The year before that, it was Givaudan’s purchase of Quest. At press time, rumors are again making the rounds regarding another potential merger within the top tier of F&F.

Flavor Bites: Flavor Creation in Germany

A non-German’s guide to impressing customers while meeting unique preferences in cheese, strawberry, vanilla and other flavors.

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Flavor Profiles: The Future of Snack Flavors

The snack category shifts its flavors toward a more nuanced sense of savory. Snacking has been called “the fourth meal.” In 2005, total snack sales tracked by Datamonitor reached $34.8 billion.* The United States made up $18.5 billion of this total, with Europe totaling ~$16.3 billion.

Flavor Bites: Flavor Creation in the UK

A closer look at the flavor found to be popular in the United Kingdom

Flavor Bites: Piperonal in Flavors

Piperonal (FEMA# 2911, CAS# 120-57-0), probably better known as heliotropine, is really only a bit player in nature but, in contrast, it is often cast in a leading role by the flavor industry. The character of this popular ingredient is discussed herein.

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Flavorcon 2019 Brings Global Flavor to Cincinnati

Following a record-breaking year, Flavorcon returns to the Midwest on Nov. 11-12, 2019 at the Duke Energy Convention Center for two days of technical insight, trend and market analysis for the flavor, food and beverage industries.

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