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Flavor Chemistry
Flavor Chemistry: the artistic blending of approved chemicals and extracts to achieve a desired flavor profile for a specific food, or beverage product. The flavor may enhance, shift, or even mask the flavor of the food itself. Flavor is caused by receptors in the mouth and nose detecting chemicals found within food. These receptors respond by producing signals that are interpreted by the brain as sensations of taste and aroma. The chemicals that produce flavors are notoriously difficult to study because a single natural flavor may contain hundreds or even thousands of component substances, and some of these substances are present in minute quantities. Understanding the components of flavor has become more important than ever with the modernization of food systems and the increased reliance on processed foods. Food chemists focus on the chemistry of foods, their deterioration, and the principles underlying the improvement of foods for consumers.
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OCT 30, 2023
Earth & The Environment
Some hurricanes intensify very rapidly, which is when winds speeds in a hurricane increase by 35mph or more in under 24
...
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
OCT 11, 2023
Earth & The Environment
Climate change is already impacting our world animals are on the move and are migrating to new places; spring is startin
...
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
MAR 29, 2023
Technology
Can we create healthier food with 3D printing? This question is what a team of researchers led by Columbia University ho
...
Written By:
Laurence Tognetti, MSc
MAR 18, 2023
Chemistry & Physics
It is a common belief that when food undergoes various forms of processing, the health benefits of that food are greatly
...
Written By:
Kristina Punzi, Ph.D.
OCT 26, 2022
Plants & Animals
The most ubiquitous symbol of Halloween? A bright orange pumpkin. Whether you’re carving them, decorating them, or
...
Written By:
Ryan Vingum
OCT 20, 2022
Microbiology
Belgium as long been known for its beer, and now, Belgian researchers have used genetic technology to improve the brew.
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
SEP 07, 2022
Health & Medicine
Animal agriculture has a massive impact on our world. There are huge environmental consequences to our planet, in part b
...
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
AUG 02, 2022
Technology
e-Cigarettes skyrocketed in popularity when they were first introduced, especially when flavored cartridge e-cigarettes
...
Written By:
Ryan Vingum
JUN 20, 2022
Earth & The Environment
Beer is a fantastic way to bring people of all backgrounds together, whether for a night on the town or watching sports.
...
Written By:
Laurence Tognetti, MSc
JUN 14, 2022
Chemistry & Physics
Fast Radio Bursts (FRBs) keep showing up in exciting ways in our Universe. A few weeks ago, an article was publishe
...
Written By:
Amanpreet Kaur
MAY 11, 2022
Technology
Let’s face it, robots are going to take over the world. But before these mechanical servants round us all up and p
...
Written By:
Laurence Tognetti, MSc
APR 04, 2022
Cancer
The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends we limit sugar consumption to less than 10% of daily energy intake.
...
Written By:
Katie Kokolus
MAR 14, 2022
Technology
When you hear the phrase “3D printed food,” what do you think of? Something completely and utterly artificia
...
Written By:
Ryan Vingum
AUG 05, 2021
Microbiology
After coffee and tea, beer is the third most popular beverage in the world, and it's been a part of our societies an
...
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
JUL 19, 2021
Cell & Molecular Biology
Adenosine triphosphate (ATP) is a molecule that provides crucial energy to activate a wide array of biological processes
...
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
JUN 07, 2021
Chemistry & Physics
Biodegradable batteries represent the holy grail of our current technological obstacles to achieving the transition to a
...
Written By:
Kathryn DeMuth Sullivan
MAR 07, 2021
Plants & Animals
Terroir is a term usually associated with wine; it describes the environmental characteristics like climate and soil tha
...
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
NOV 20, 2020
Chemistry & Physics
Masatoshi Koshiba, a revered Japanese physicist known for his groundbreaking work on cosmic neutrino detection, passed a
...
Written By:
Daniel Duan
NOV 19, 2020
Chemistry & Physics
Sour beer isn't for everyone: its unique taste of acidity and tartness could excite some but turn off others.
...
Written By:
Daniel Duan
AUG 18, 2020
Microbiology
The word pesto comes from the Genovese word pestâ (pestare in Italian) which means “to pound” o
...
APR 08, 2020
Health & Medicine
A cup of coffee is not a simple beverage these days. With a multitude of methods available, the cold brewing method has
...
Written By:
Tiffany Dazet
JAN 27, 2020
Chemistry & Physics
Everyone has their preferred way to make a cup of coffee, but for those who wish to become the master of espresso, now t
...
Written By:
Daniel Duan
MAY 31, 2019
Chemistry & Physics
On May 24, 2019, the world said its final goodbye to Murray Gell-Mann, the revered physicist who coined the term "q
...
Written By:
Daniel Duan
MAY 03, 2019
Chemistry & Physics
In particle physics, the term "strange matter" or "strange quark matter" refers to a hypothetical, s
...
Written By:
Daniel Duan