Sourcebook of Flavors

Flavor Science & Technology: Ingredients, Essential Oils and Flavor Development

This reference explores the science and technology behind flavor creation, covering the role of the flavorist, flavoring ingredients, essential oils, and plant-based materials. It also examines biotechnology in flavor production, volatile and nonvolatile flavor compounds, and the legal status of flavoring ingredients.

Key Features

• Comprehensive overview of flavor science and flavoring materials
• Examination of the flavorist’s role in flavor development
• Introduction to flavor formulation and ingredient selection
• Exploration of biotechnology in flavor production
• Overview of essential oils used in flavor applications
• Discussion of plant-based flavoring materials
• Examination of volatile flavor compounds
• Coverage of nonvolatile flavor chemicals
• Insights into the chemical composition of flavor ingredients
• Exploration of natural flavoring materials and extracts
• Discussion of flavoring essences and their applications
• Overview of flavor ingredient characteristics and properties
• Examination of technological approaches to producing flavoring materials
• Reference to flavoring ingredients and their legal status
• Useful resource for flavorists, food scientists, researchers, and food industry professionals