Herbal notes in flavor and fragrance work occupy a middle ground between "green" and "spicy" olfactory families. They're built from volatile compounds that fall into distinct evaporation classes — top (highly volatile, perceived first, fades in minutes), heart/middle (moderate volatility, forms the recognizable herbal

Purpose and Scope This document catalogs the principal floral-type flavor and aroma chemicals used in commercial flavor compounding. It is intended as supplementary training material and covers: FEMA GRAS status (where applicable), CAS numbers, organoleptic character, natural occurrence, typical flavor/fragrance applications, suggested use levels, and technical handling notes.

Introduction "Spicy" is one of the most commercially important and chemically diverse flavor attributes in the global food and beverage industry. Unlike the five basic tastes (sweet, sour, salty, bitter, umami), spiciness is not detected by taste receptors on the tongue in the classical sense. Instead, it is