Beyond the Jam Jar: How Raspberries & Heritage Berries Are Dominating Food, Beauty & Beverage Innovation Beyond the Jam Jar: How Raspberries & Heritage Berries Are Dominating Food, Beauty & Beverage Innovation Berries are no longer just a topping for your morning yogurt or a filling for a pie. According to industry experts, raspberries and heritage berries (like boysenberries) are driving a major wave of cross-
IFF Unveils PureStrong™: A New Probiotic Built from Canine Biology, Not Human Leftovers The pet supplement market is undergoing a "precision wellness" shift as IFF (NYSE: IFF) launches PureStrong™, a novel probiotic that breaks the industry standard of repurposing human strains for dogs.
Sedimentation in Flavor Systems: What the Society of Flavor Chemists Requires Flavorist to Know Quantitative Predictive Model for Sedimentation in Flavor Systems A professionally formatted HTML reference based on Stokes’ law, adapted for real flavor systems containing emulsions, suspensions, botanical solids, reaction products, gums, and non-Newtonian matrices. 1. Classical Stokes’ Law For a small spherical particle settling in a still Newtonian liquid under
Elemi as a Natural Flavoring: A Comprehensive Technical Guide 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. Elemi is included among these
Dill as a Natural Flavoring: A Comprehensive Technical Guide 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. Dill is included among these
Furans, Pyrroles, and Thiophenes in Food Flavors: Their Odors, Applications, and Reaction Conditions Furans, pyrroles, and thiophenes share similar chemical structures, yet they differ in odor perception and, consequently, in their applications. This page provides an overview of their odor profiles, applications, and the Maillard reaction conditions—including the specific reactants that favor each type of flavor compound. A common feature among them
Global Food and Flavor Industry Law and Regulation News: March 30 – April 3, 2026 Food and Flavor Industry Law and Regulation News: North America Report (March 30 – April 3, 2026) Here is a detailed summary of the key legal and regulatory developments in the North American food and flavor industry from March 30 through April 3, 2026. 1. United States: Deregulation of Genetically Engineered
FDA Halts Approval of Beetroot Red and Spirulina Colorings Amid Safety and Labeling Disputes FDA Halts Approval of Beetroot Red and Spirulina Colorings Amid Safety and Labeling Disputes March 31, 2026 – The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has put on hold its approval of two natural-source color additives—beetroot red and spirulina extract—following formal objections from consumer and industry groups. The
Business News Digest for the Global Food and Flavor Industry: March 30-April 2, 2026 North America — Food & Flavor Industry Business News (March 30 – April 3, 2026) March 30, 2026 — Sysco agreed to acquire Jetro Restaurant Depot in a $29.1 billion deal. This was one of the biggest foodservice transactions of the week. Sysco said the acquisition would push it deeper into the
Members only Defining and Controlling Earthy Notes in Food Flavor Earthy Note in the Context of SFC’s 25 Core Flavor Notes The Society of Flavor Chemists (SFC) mandates that all Certified Flavor Chemists master a lexicon of 25 primary flavor notes—earthy among them—as part of a standardized sensory vocabulary. This shared language ensures precision when formulating, replicating,
Separation in Flavor Systems: What the SFC Requires Every Certified Flavorist to Know 🧪 Separation in Flavor Systems Stokes' Law & Interfacial Tension: Loss of Top Notes, Rancidity, and Consumer Rejection Society of Flavor Chemists — Qualification Exam Syllabus 📐 Stokes' Law: The Physics of Droplet Movement \[ v = \frac{2 r^2 (\rho_d - \rho_c) g}{9 \eta} \] Where: \( v \) = separation velocity, \( r
Thiophenes and their applications in flavors A thiophene is a five-membered aromatic ring consisting of four carbon atoms and one sulfur atom. Think of it as a benzene ring where one of the CH groups has been replaced by a sulfur atom. This structure gives thiophenes unique chemical properties. Chemically, thiophene is a colorless, volatile
Davana as a Natural Flavoring: A Comprehensive Technical Guide 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. Davana is included among these
Cumin as a Natural Flavoring: A Comprehensive Technical Guide Cumin as a Natural Flavoring: A Comprehensive Technical Guide 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
Cornmint (Japanese Mint) as a Natural Flavoring: A Comprehensive Technical Guide Cornmint (Japanese Mint) as a Natural Flavoring: A Comprehensive Technical Guide 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
Coriander as a Natural Flavoring: A Comprehensive Technical Guide Coriander as a Natural Flavoring: A Comprehensive Technical Guide 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
Cognac Oil (Wine Lees Oil) as a Natural Flavoring: A Comprehensive Technical Guide Cognac Oil (Wine Lees Oil) as a Natural Flavoring: A Comprehensive Technical Guide 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
Top News Stories for the Food and Flavor Industry: April 2, 2026 🍽️ The Main Story: A $65 Billion Flavor Giant is Born The biggest news is the definitive merger between spice giant McCormick and Unilever's food business . This deal will create a new powerhouse owning brands like Hellmann's, Knorr, Frank's RedHot, and French's, fundamentally
Flavor Compounds: Functions, Applications, and Aroma Thresholds - Part 1 A list of compounds is presented in The Technology of Food Flavoring by Dr. Sun Baoguo, a renowned flavor chemist. The function and application cited reflect Dr. Sun’s expert opinions, and the aroma threshold is provided for each compound to give readers a sense of appropriate usage levels. This
Clove as a Natural Flavoring: A Comprehensive Technical Guide Clove as a Natural Flavoring: A Comprehensive Technical Guide 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
Citronella as a Natural Flavoring: A Comprehensive Technical Guide Citronella as a Natural Flavoring: A Comprehensive Technical Guide 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
McCormick and Unilever Forge $44.8 Billion Flavor Giant in Major Food Industry Shakeup HUNT VALLEY, MD / LONDON – March 31, 2026 — In a transformative deal poised to reshape the global condiment and spice landscape, McCormick & Company has reached a definitive agreement to combine with Unilever's Foods division. The transaction, valued at approximately $44.8 billion, unites iconic brands like Hellmann'
Gov. Pritzker and Mars Snacking Announce 600 New Jobs, Expansion of Global Headquarters in Chicago Event Date: March 25, 2026 News Release Date: March 25, 2026 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CHICAGO – Governor JB Pritzker and Mars Snacking announced today that the company will add 600 new jobs as part of a major expansion of its global headquarters operations in Chicago. The move consolidates the company’s
Cinnamon (Ceylon) as a Natural Flavoring: A Comprehensive Technical Guide Cinnamon (Ceylon) as a Natural Flavoring: A Comprehensive Technical Guide 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
Chicory as a Natural Flavoring: A Comprehensive Technical Guide Chicory as a Natural Flavoring: A Comprehensive Technical Guide 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