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New and Unique Flavor Material Roundup

A summary of ingredients presented as part of the British Society of Flavourists’ Table Talk event.

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Organoleptic Characteristics of Flavor Materials January 2018

This month’s column features discussions on tea extract CO2, 3-Methyl-2,4-nonanedione, carrot seed oil, pyrazine mixture and propyl acetate.

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Flavor Bites: Hexanal

The majority of uses of hexanal are in the obvious fruit flavor realm, but it can also be helpful in other categories, particularly nut flavors.

Whiskey lactone is an obvious choice for coconut (especially the toasted kind) and other creamy, mild nut profiles.

Organoleptic Characteristics of Whiskey Lactone, Genet Absolute and More

This month’s column takes a bite out of whiskey lactone, genet absolute, citronellyl tiglate and more.

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Flavor Bites: Propenyl Guaethol

With its ability to be about 20 times stronger than vanillin, this ingredient works well in brown flavors at low levels or can be used in combination with vanillin.

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Flavor Bites: Cinnamyl Acetate

While hardly effective as the main driver of a flavor, this ingredient can play an important secondary role in many flavors, adding depth and rounding out angular profiles.

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Organoleptic Characteristics of Flavor Materials: July 2017

This month’s column features discussions on black tea, veratraldehyde natural, boronia special absolute, ginger CO2 extract and more.

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Organoleptic Characteristics of Flavor Materials: April 2016

This month's article features organoleptic discussions on toasted mate, cocoa absolute, ethyl-2-methyl-3-pentenoate and more.

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Flavor Bites: trans-2 Hexenol

Featuring a distinct apple characteristic, the ingredient provides a green profile without a trace of the usual leafy notes and contributes to a finished flavor's authenticity.

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Organoleptic Characteristics of Flavor Materials: October 2017

This month's column features organoleptic discussions on chipotle pepper distillate, oak extract American, Black Korakundah tea extract and more.

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Organoleptic Characteristics of Flavor Materials

This month's column from Judith Michalski features organoleptic discussions on coffee absolute, wormwood oil American, hexyl isobutyrate natural and more.

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Flavor Bites: Methyl Anthranilate

Dislike of methyl anthranilate at high levels should not blind us to the multitude of subtle but intriguing influences that are possible with this chemical.

Reflections of a Retired Flavorist Before He Forgets: Raspberry

More recently the trend towards “natural" and the loose interpretation of "natural" has modified the standard for raspberry flavor. For example, the original Firmenich flavor contained important ingredients not yet considered or available in a “natural” form. Also the green notes, of importance to natural raspberry flavor, were not in that original flavor. As of this writing, we have not seen a natural raspberry ketone, but if and when it arrives, the target for raspberry will once again change.

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Organoleptic Characteristics of Flavor Materials - December 2018

This month’s column features discussions on fenugreek absolute, orris resinoid, cis-6-nonenal and more.

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Organoleptic Characteristics of Flavor Materials - April 2019

This month’s column features discussions on spike lavender oil organic, 3-methylthio-1-hexanol, piperonal natural and more.

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Flavor Bites: Zingerone

Raspberry ketone is found in various levels ranging from around 10 ppb up to about 4 ppm and has a specifically raspberry aroma with subtle balsamic nuances. Combined with zingerone, it creates a synergistic effect that allows for more modest levels of raspberry ketone.

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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.

Raspberry Ketone

It has a berry, sweet, woody odor; a raspberry, ripe, jammy, seedy character; and a fruity, berry, raspberry and blueberry flavor with seedy, cotton candy nuances.

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