How to formulate a compound flavor using the note method- case study: constructing a hami melon flavor

Based on a study report published by Genfa Yu, Guangyong Zhu, and Xiongjian Zheng from Shanghai Institute of Technology, here is a summary of the note method, how the authors constructed the Hami melon flavor, and the formula the researchers came up with, complete with flavor descriptors for each compound.

Summary of the Note Method

The note method is a creative approach to flavor formulation that deconstructs a target flavor (like Hami melon) into its fundamental aromatic components, or "notes." (Note: Hami melon is a popular melon used by the Chinese.)