Bergamot: What flavor chemists should know, according to the SFC The Society of Flavor Chemists requires certified flavorists to be able to identify the plant part used, derivatives, organoleptic characteristics, and major chemical component(s) characterizing the aroma and flavor of the 80 natural flavorings listed on its syllabus for the qualification test and interview. Bergamot is included among these
Job Opening: Innivation Scientist Wanted Posted on March 28, 2026 Position: Innovation Scientist Location: St. Louis, MO, United States Position Overview A position is available for an Innovation Scientist within the pharmaceutical business unit of a leading global supplier of sensory excipients. The organization specializes in high-quality materials such as colors, coatings, flavors, and
Members only How to Formulate a Pineapple Flavor Using the Note Method This summary reviews the 2020 case report "A pineapple flavor imitation by the note method" by Guangyong Zhu and Genfa Yu (Shanghai Institute of Technology, China). The report is particularly useful for individuals seeking to understand the practical process of constructing compound flavors. 1) The Flow of the
Important Synthetic Flavor Compounds - Part 9 (methyl phenyl acetate, Methyl 2-(4-tert-butylphenyl)acetate, dimethyl benzyl carbinyl butyrate, methyl cinnamate, 2,6-dimethyl phenol, guaiacol, Syringol, eugenol, methyl anthranilate, vanillin) Part 9 (methyl phenyl acetate methyl para-tert-butyl phenyl acetate dimethyl benzyl carbinyl butyrate methyl cinnamate 2,6-dimethyl phenol guaiacol or 2-methoxy phenol 2,6-dimethoxy phenol eugenol methyl anthranilate vanillin) These are among the 128 synthetic flavor compounds that John Wright, in his book Flavor Creation,
Important Synthetic Flavor Compounds - Part 8 (Grapefruit Mercaptan, Myrcene, Valencene, 1,8-Cineole, Neryl oxide, Linalool oxide, 2-Phenyl ethanol, Benzaldehyde, Raspberry Ketone, Phenylacetic Acid) Part 8 (para-menth-1-en-8-thiol myrcene valencene 1,8-cineole neryl oxide linalool oxide 2-phenyl ethanol benzaldehyde 4(4-hydroxy phenyl)-2-butanone 2-phenyl acetic acid) These are among the 128 synthetic flavor compounds that John Wright, in his book Flavor Creation, suggests every flavorist
Global Food Industry Weekly Digest: March 9–13, 2026 News covers Africa, Asia, North America, South America, and Europe Africa Here is a detailed summary of all product news, business news, market news, regulatory news, and people/talent news in the food industry in Africa reported during the week of March 9-13, 2026. PRODUCT NEWS 🇿🇼 Seed Co Launches
Job Opening: Analytical Chemist Wanted to Work in QC Lab, Posted March 13, 2026 Analytical Chemist Location: St Louis, MO Job Category: Quality Control/Assurance The company is a global leader in the science, art, and innovation of color and flavor, serving major international brands. This position results from the company experiencing rapid growth in our Natural Color Conversion division and are looking for
Job Opening: Application Scientist II wanted, Posted on March 13, 2026 Job Title: Application Scientist II Location: St. Louis, MO, United States Category: Research and Development Posting Date: 03/13/2026 Job Summary The company’s pharmaceutical division is a leading global supplier of high-quality, innovative sensory excipients, including colors, coatings, flavors, and extracts for the pharmaceutical and nutraceutical markets.
Weekly U.S. Food Service Industry News Brief, March 9-13, 2026 Here is a detailed summary of all product news, business news, market news, regulatory news, and people/talent news in the food service industry in the U.S. reported during the week of March 9-13, 2026. BUSINESS NEWS 🥩 JBS Workers at Major Colorado Beef Plant Announce Strike * Company: JBS
Weekly News Brief for Flavor Industry in Africa March 9 -13, 2026 Here is the detailed summary of all product news, business news, market news, regulatory news, and people/talent news in the flavor industry in Africa reported during the week of March 9-13, 2026 PRODUCT NEWS 🥤 Coca-Cola Introduces VIBE Strawberry-Flavored Beverage in Ghana * Company: The Coca-Cola Company
Important Synthetic Flavor Compounds - Part 7 (alpha-damascene, beta-demascone, damascenone, nootkatone, neryl acetate, geranyl acetate, citronellyl acetate, linalyl acetate, isobornyl acetate, 4-mentha-8-thiol-3-one) Part 7 (alpha-damascene, beta-demascone, damascenone, nootkatone, neryl acetate, geranyl acetate, citronellyl acetate, linalyl acetate, isobornyl acetate, 4-mentha-8-thiol-3-one) These are among the 128 synthetic flavor compounds that John Wright, in his book Flavor Creation, suggests every flavorist should know and work with. Here'
Members only 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.
Food/Flavor Industry News Released Today March 12, 2026 Here is a detailed roundup of news from March 12, 2026, covering product innovation, market trends, regulatory actions, and business developments relevant to food and flavor professionals, categorized by region. 🌍 News in Asia Chinese Official Calls for Tastier Health Foods; Industry Exec Responds Amidst China's dietary shift toward
Patent Watch: Modifying or Enhancing the Sweet Flavor of Food and Beverage products with Rare Sugar Allulose This Japanese patent (JP7622021B2) discloses a novel method for modifying or enhancing the flavor of food and beverage products using the rare sugar allulose. The key invention is that allulose can improve specific flavors even when used at concentrations too low to taste sweet itself. 🎯 Core Concept: Sub-Sweetening Levels
Book Overview: Food Flavour Technology (2nd Edition) Here is a detailed overview of Food Flavour Technology, Second Edition, by Andrew J. Taylor and Robert S.T. Linforth. This book does not teach you how to become a flavorist nor how to formulate a flavor. however, the knowledge it provides can make you a better flavorist or flavor
Important Synthetic Flavor Compounds - Part 6 (citronellol, geraniol, nerol, alpha-terpineol, menthol, citronellal, citral, alpha-ionone, beta-ionone, laevo-carvone) Part 6 - citronellol, geraniol, nerol, alpha-terpineol, menthol, citronellal, citral, alpha-ionone, beta-ionone, laevo-carvone These are among the 128 synthetic flavor compounds that John Wright, in his book Flavor Creation, suggests every flavorist should know and work with. Here's the revised content with CAS numbers, standardized
Basil: What You Need to Know, According to the SFC Certified flavorists are required by the Society of Flavor Chemists to be able to identify the part(s) of the plant used, derivatives, organoleptic characteristics, and the major chemical component(s) which characterizes the aroma/flavor of the 80 natural flavorings listed on its Syllabus for the SFC qualification test/
Daily Flavor Industry News Brief: News released on March 11, 2026 Below is a Daily Flavor Industry News Brief containing news released on March 11, 2026 only. This brief focuses on developments including product launches, market developments, ingredient innovations, partnerships, and specialty food news. Flavor Industry Intelligence Brief March 11, 2026 * Yahoo Finance * The Manila Times * People.com * The Food Institute
Balsam tolu: What the SFC wants flavorists to know Certified flavorists are required by the Society of Flavor Chemists to be able to identify the part(s) of the plant used, derivatives, organoleptic characteristics, and the major chemical component(s) which characterizes the aroma/flavor of the 80 natural flavorings listed on its Syllabus for the SFC qualification test/
Food & Flavor Industry News Brief · March 10, 2026 🧂 FLAVOR & FOOD INDUSTRY BRIEF · MARCH 10, 2026 📈 GLP-1 DRUGS RESHAPE M&A LANDSCAPE, FUELING CONDIMENT SECTOR DEALS A comprehensive Reuters analysis published March 10 reveals how the GLP-1 revolution is rewiring the food industry. With 12% of Americans having used GLP-1 medications, consumers increasingly crave
Important Synthetic Flavor Compounds - Part 5 (cis-3-hexenyl acetate, cis-3-hexenyl butyrate, methyl mercaptan, dimethyl sulfide, methional,methyl thiobutyrate, methyl 3-methylthiopropionate, cyclotene, methyl jasmonate, linalool) These are among the 128 synthetic flavor compounds that John Wright, in his book Flavor Creation, suggests every flavorist should know and work with. Part 5 (cis-3-hexenyl acetate, cis-3-hexenyl butyrate, methane thiol or methyl mercaptan, dimethyl sulfide, 3-(methylthio) propanal,methyl thiobutyrate, methyl 3-methylthiopropionate, 3-
The Flavor & Food Industry Brief: March 9, 2026 Here is a detailed roundup of news from March 9, 2026, covering regulatory shifts, market analysis, and product innovations for food and flavor professionals. 🧑⚖️ Regulatory & Legal Landscape California Targets GRAS Loophole with New Legislation In a significant move that could reshape the US food additive landscape, a new measure
An Overview of Controlling Maillard Pathways to Generate Flavors (ACS Symposium Series 1042) An Overview of Controlling Maillard Pathways to Generate Flavors (ACS Symposium Series 1042) The Maillard reaction, a complex network of chemical reactions between amino acids and reducing sugars, is fundamental to the development of color, aroma, and taste in cooked foods . For decades, food scientists have meticulously mapped its intricate
Important Synthetic Flavor Compounds - Part 4 (ethyl 3 methyl butyrate ethyl hexanoate isopropyl acetate isobutyl acetate isoamyl acetate isoamyl butyrate ethyl acrylate or ethyl cis-4 octanoate ethyl trans-2, cis-4-decadienoate allyl hexanoate) ethyl 3 methyl butyrate ethyl hexanoate isopropyl acetate isobutyl acetate isoamyl acetate isoamyl butyrate ethyl acrylate or ethyl 2-propenoate ethyl cis-4 octanoate ethyl trans-2, cis-4-decadienoate allyl hexanoate
Asafoetida: What the SFC Wants Every Flavorist to Know Certified flavorists are required by the Society of Flavor Chemists to be able to identify the part(s) of the plant used, derivatives, organoleptic characteristics, and the major chemical component(s) which characterizes the aroma/flavor of the 80 natural flavorings listed on its Syllabus for the SFC qualification test/