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Flavor Bites: Xylenols

Used with caution, the impactful xylenol family of ingredients provides burnt odor characters to a range of coffee, seafood, whisky and other flavor applications.

More Perfume Materiak from Isoprene

We should all realize that the new Toxic Substances Control Act, which Congress is about to pass, will increase considerably the cost of developing new aroma chemicals. The new law may reduce the number of such chemicals drastically. Closer cooperation between the fragrance and the aroma chemical industries will now be even more important in order to maintain a healthy level of innovation in areas of mutual interest.

Optimizing the Traditional Curing of Vanilla Beans

A reappraisal of blanching and fermentation methods.

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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.

My goal is always to create a flavor that mimics Mother Nature as closely as I can.

9 Little Used Aroma Chemicals to Create A Luxurious Vanilla Flavor, According to A Principal Flavorist

Can’t we be more creative and show vanilla some love? Why yes, people! Yes, we can.

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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A Natural and a Pod: Commonalities in Vanilla and Tea Processing

Shared chemistry, biochemistry and processing in tea leaf and vanilla pod.

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Understanding Natural Flavors, Fragrance Mapping and Smelling Techniques: P&F’s December Issue

Materials, legislations, formulation and more.

Fifty ppm is ideal for fresh tomato flavors, but the level can be doubled in flavors with a processed note.

Guaiacol in Savory, Brown, Nut, Fermented & Other Flavors

See how Guaiacol plays a lesser, but still important, part in a wide range of flavors that have some heated nuance within their profile.

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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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Perspectives on Citrus

The presence of citrus notes in the life of a perfumer.

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Talking Flavor's Future at the 11th Annual FlavourTalk

At the 11th annual FlavourTalk event, flavor professionals gathered to taste and smell the latest ingredients and discuss the role of flavors in healthy living.

UPDATE: CSA Roundtable Product Lists

The product lists for tomorrow's Chemical Sources Association Roundtable at the Sheraton Newark Airport Hotel have been released.

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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 three-day event featured a bustling expo hall with nearly 120 exhibitors showcasing unique raw materials from every corner of the globe.

Fragrance Ingredients, Equipment & Technologies Showcased at World Perfumery Congress 2024

Below is a breakdown of each booth Perfumer & Flavorist+ editor, Jacqui Mueller visited during WPC 2024 and the products showcased as well as some images of booths in action.

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1-(4-Isopropyl cyclohexyl) ethanol from Cumene in Two Steps

Due to its stability, this material finds use in a large number of products in the fragrance industry.

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Bio-Based Butanol as a Solvent for Essential Oil Extractions

The authors outline the differences seen in butanol, ethanol, water and hexane extractions for lavender and mint (including volatile and organoleptic analyses).

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Chemical Characterization of Vanilla pompona Scheide, Part IV

Vanilla pompona is resistant to climate change and diseases, and therefore is preferred for hybridization with V. planifolia. Its chemical characterization was carried out in a series of studies, described in this last of four parts.