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Part 1: The Microstructure of and Compartmentation in the Ripe Vanilla Bean

This paper is the first in a two-part series on vanilla curing. This installment considers the vanilla bean tissue microstructure and cellular compartmentation of key enzymes and chemical actives in relation to their potential for vanillin and flavor formation in the ripe bean.

Part 2. The Role of Plant Microstructure, Compartmentation and Senescence in Vanilla Curing

This review is the second in a two-part series. It considers the effect of the senescence process and the decompartmentation that occurs as a consequence of microstructure disassembly of the vanilla pod.

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Key materials: Inside Vanilla

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

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Flavor Characterization of Different Varieties of Vanilla Beans

The objective of the work described in this article is the aroma characterization of vanilla beans from different geographical locations with a view to developing a database of information to be used as an indication of geographical origin and bean quality.

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Labeling Vanilla Flavorings and Vanilla-Flavored Foods in the U.S.

Vanilla flavorings are the only flavorings subject to a federal standard of identity. An understanding of the vanilla standard and the general flavoring labeling regulations is necessary to properly label vanilla flavorings and the foods to which they are added.

Green Vanilla Bean Quality

Understanding the parameters of the vanilla bean brings about potential for control, management and flexibility in process operation and in the quality of the final product

Optimizing the Traditional Curing of Vanilla Beans

A reappraisal of blanching and fermentation methods.

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The Keys to Novel Citrus Flavors

Unique citrus fruits help drive innovation in flavors

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Optimization of Traditional Curing of Vanilla Beans

A number of recent advances in plant biochemistry and chemistry have clarified some stages of the vanilla bean curing operation and opened up opportunities for improvement in and control of the process.

Frugality is the New Key Driver in Flavors

The alternative growth opportunities for the flavor industry during this economic downturn will be driven by an ability to provide an economic benefit to customers rather than an ability to provide on-trend flavor profiles.

The flavor of cured vanilla beans contains a complex mixture of aroma and taste compounds.

Vanilla Bean Extraction: Old Procedures Needing a Makeover

Part 2 of 2: Vanilla ranges and possible method improvements.

The Quality of Cured Vanilla Beans

Flavor and sensory attributes and mouthfeel

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Authentication of a Flavoring Substance: The Vanillin Case

As vanilla remains a popular taste and scent around the world, the global vanillin market is responding to increasing demands for naturals, while also addressing regulatory and adulteration issues.

The curing of ripe, green vanilla beans convert a generally unflavored pod into the universally recognized and popular aromatic product.

Vanilla Bean Extraction: Old Procedures Needing a Makeover

Part 1 of 2: Exploring regulations and vanilla extraction methods.

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Flavor Bites: 5-Hydroxy 2-decenoic acid delta lactone

Otherwise known as massoi lactone—the key flavor component of massoi bark oil—5-hydroxy 2-decenoic acid delta lactone is known for adding a creamy note in more than just dairy flavors.

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Divanillin: Novel Taste-Active Component of Fermented Vanilla Beans

The elucidation of the fate of the vanillin during the traditional curing process. The transition of the elegant blossom of the vanilla orchid into the green vanilla bean and the subsequent conversion of this into the traditionally cured brown vanilla bean have captivated generations of scientists.

The Role of Lipids in Vanilla Beans and their Transformation during Curing

A review of the effects, including flavor formation.

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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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