Untrained beer drinkers can taste different barley genotypes

26-Jul-2021 - When it comes to craft beer, the flavor doesn't have to be all in the hops. As a panel of amateur beer tasters at Washington State University recently demonstrated, malted barley, the number one ingredient in beer besides water, can have a range of desirable flavors too. Researchers recruited a ...

Sensient Technologies Acquires Assets of Flavor Solutions

22-Jul-2021 - Sensient Technologies Corporation (NYSE: SXT) announced that it acquired the assets of Flavor Solutions, Inc. on July 15, 2021. The business provides flavors and flavor technologies to the food, beverage, and nutraceutical markets. “The acquisition of this business will allow Sensient to expand ...

Scientists on the scent of flavor enhancement

21-Jul-2021 - Flavor is the name of the game for scientists who want to optimize food for consumption in ways that improve nutrition or combat obesity. But there is more to flavor than the substances that meet the mouth. Olfaction, our sense of smell, is a major contributor to how we perceive aromas, ...

Oregon State researchers begin to unravel the mysteries of kombucha fermentation

15-Jul-2021 - Oregon State University scientists are beginning to unravel the key microorganisms that contribute to the fermentation of kombucha, research that is already aiding large-scale kombucha producers in the fast-growing industry. Kombucha is a fermented tea drink that has been homebrewed around the ...

Color and flavor -- pigments play a role in creating tasty tomatoes

Researchers from the University of Tsukuba and the University of Florida show that the pigments that color tomatoes also affect their flavor

05-Jul-2021 - The flavor of a tomato is an interaction between its taste and aroma. Now, researchers from Japan and the United States have revealed that the pigments that determine the colors of tomatoes also affect their flavor. In a study published this month, researchers from University of Tsukuba developed ...

Cargill survey reveals nearly all Americans indulge in a daily chocolate treat

ChocoLogic™ survey unwraps US consumers’ preferences, consumption habits and motivations for enjoying chocolatey foods and beverages

15-Jun-2021 - Reaffirming chocolate’s near universal appeal, a new survey from Cargill finds most Americans indulge in a chocolate-flavored treat every day. Viewed as a reward, mood lifter, energy booster and the secret to surviving a tough day, the company’s ChocoLogic™ research reveals consumers’ ...

The best strawberries to grow in hot locations

07-Jun-2021 - It's strawberry season in many parts of the U.S, and supermarkets are teeming with these fresh heart-shaped treats. Although the bright red, juicy fruit can grow almost anywhere with lots of sunlight, production in some hot, dry regions is a challenge. Now, researchers reporting in ACS' Journal ...

Indulgent flavors bring a new twist at breakfast time

21-May-2021 - Occasions are changing, and along with them, so too are flavor choices. It seems the need for indulgence is no longer limited to snacking and after-dinner treats. Consumers are also seeking tasty indulgent breakfast foods. According to Innova Market Insights’ recent report entitled Flavors by ...

AHA sparkling water launches first ad campaign

11-May-2021 - AHA disrupted the sparkling water category in its first year on shelves, breaking through the clutter of a crowded and competitive category with bold flavor combinations, enlivening sensory experiences, and first-to-market caffeinated options. The brand will build on its early momentum this month ...

Flavor Mashups For New Sensory Experiences in Food and Beverages

03-May-2021 - Hybrid flavor innovation is increasingly being used to deliver new sensory experiences for progressively adventurous consumers, offering food and beverages that can broaden the dimensions of indulgence. As a result, Flavor Mashups has emerged as the first of Innova Market Insights’ Top Ten Flavor ...