The January 2026 Society of Flavor Chemists syllabus specifically expects candidates to be able to explain the physical form, method of production, organoleptic characteristics, and solubility of “Extracts: Fluid & Solid Extracts, Tinctures, CO₂.” (Flavor Chemists) A useful flavorist-level treatment is below. One important qualification: “fluid extract,” “solid extract,

According to the Society of Flavor Chemists (SFC) syllabus, a flavorist/candidate is expected to be able to explain the physical form, method of production, organoleptic characteristics, and solubility of smoke condensates. The syllabus places smoke condensates among the major categories of flavoring materials that a professional flavorist should understand.