Fragrance or spice refers to the material with an aromatic odor itself. Most of the pastries and cookies can be added with spices and fragrances in order to improve or enhance the aroma and flavor. These spices and fragrances are called flavoring agent. Spices, according to different sources, can be divided into natural and artificial spices. Natural spices also include animal and vegetable spices with food production mainly using vegetable spices. Artificial spice is compound made from the synthesis reaction of raw materials including petrochemical products and coal tar products. Fragrance is compound spices made from several or dozens of spices via diluent blending. Strictly speaking, spices generally refer to the raw material used for making fragrance and are rarely used directly in food. Fragrance is instead an important raw material directly used to increase the food flavor. The food flavoring process is a complex project. It is not simply a composite of several fragrances, but also involves many factors such as whether this fragrance can be merged with food substrate material; whether it is acid resistant, heat resistant; whether it can keep stable during the process of sterilization and preservation, etc. Moreover, because of the different sources and purities of spices in different categories of fragrances, even for the same kind of fragrance, the usage amount in the same product can be quite difference and should be paid great attention. Generally speaking, for the liquid food, the total amount of various kinds of fragrances should not exceed 0.1% with <0.05% being appropriate. However, for solid product, the amount should be kept at about 0.1%.
Geranyl acetone: Properties, Production process and Uses
Geranyl acetone is a fragrance and flavor substance, which is widely used in foods, beverages, cosmetics, household cleaners and detergents.
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α-Terpineol is a tertiary monoterpenoid alcohol with sensory qualities widely used in the flavors and perfumes sector.
Feb 26,2024 Flavors and fragrancesStructure and Polarity of 1,4-Dimethoxybenzene
The structure of 1,4-Dimethoxybenzene consists of a benzene ring and two para-position methoxy groups, it behaves as a non-polar molecule. Researchers also studied its molecular orbital study.
Jan 3,2024 Flavors and fragrancesSynthesis of Isopropyl palmitate
Isopropyl palmitate is prepared by a two step lipase catalysed hydrolysis reaction with palm stearin as the raw material.
Dec 25,2023 Flavors and fragrancesIs Benzophenone polar or non-polar?
Benzophenone is frequently used in the chemical industry as a flavoring agent, a fragrance enhancer, a UV-light protectant in cosmetics, etc.
Dec 21,2023 Flavors and fragrancesD-camphor:a specific enantiomer of camphor
D-Camphor: Versatile compound used in pharmaceuticals, fragrances, and plastics; handle with care due to potential toxicity and irritant properties.
Dec 20,2023 Flavors and fragrancesA cosmetic additive-Benzophenone
Benzophenone (BP) is an ultraviolet filter (UVF) widely used in personal care products such as sunscreens and cosmetics.
Dec 7,2023 Flavors and fragrancesVanillin: a famous flavoring agent
Vanillin is a natural organic compound extracted from the vanilla bean of Rutaceae and is a famous flavoring agent widely used worldwide.
Dec 1,2023 Flavors and fragrancesAn insect attractant and repellant: Methyl eugenol
Methyl eugenol (ME) is a widely distributed natural plant product and is highly attractive to the oriental fruit fly.
Nov 30,2023 Flavors and fragrancesThe hypoglycemic, hypolipidemic, and Antitumorigenic effects of Cinnamaldehyde
Cinnamaldehyde has been used as a natural flavoring and fragrance agent in kitchens and industry.
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