Patent Watch: Vanilla Flavoring Compositions by Douglas Young et al.

This is a patent by a flavorist well regarded in the U.S. flavor industry - Douglas Young and his colleagues. The patent application was submitted Jul. 20, 2005 and the patent document was published on March 6, 2006. The patent will expire soon. Those who are interested in process flavors or reaction flavors, which are used to enhance vanilla flavors in the patent, may take a good look at the patent and try to understand that what reaction flavors can do for other flavors like sweet and beverage flavors.

VANILLA FLAVORING COMPOSITIONS

ABSTRACT
The addition of Maillard based flavorings to volatile vanilla flavor compositions was found to significantly improve a flavorings' taste profile and increase long-lasting in-product performance (especially in dairy and baked goods). The novel flavoring composition more closely mimics the properties (taste and performance) of highly prized natural vanilla extracts.

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Overnill Impact
Channelized Sweet
Astringent Vanilla
Balsamic Powdery
Woody Smokey
Beany Phenolic
Brown Sugar Creamy

Compounded Vanilla Flavor Vanilla Extract