Flavor Chem Flashcards
What is the definition of a thiazole
sulfur and nitrogen containing ring
Name 2 products used to impart a vanilla-like character that is not vanilla extract, ethyl vanillin, or vanillin
methyl vanillin, vanillyl ethyl ether
Describe what polymerization is and how could this affect
monomers twisting together, myrcene, limonene
Name 3 common water soluble solvents used in flavors in the US
ethanol, glycerine, PG
Give me 4 materials that you would use in the development of a mocha type flavor profile
cocoa OR, vanillin, espresso distillate, delta decalactone
What organization is responsible for regulating flavors in Japan
Ministry of Health and Labor Welfare
What is the definition of a pyrrole
5 membered unsaturated ring containing nitrogen
Name 2 means in which one could prolong the shelf-life/quality of citrus essential oils
washing, folding
What is ASTA? What does this organization do
American Spice Trade Association
Name the primary glucoside present in vanilla beans that yields vanillin
glucovanilin
Name 3 antioxidants used in flavors
BHA, BHT, Rosemary extract
Name 3 disadvantages of using a folded essential oil vs. a single fold
availability, concentration, price
Give me the standard identity of vanilla extract
13.35oz/gal 25% moisture beans, 35% ethanol
Tell me where one would find the definition for natural in the US
21 CFR 101.22 A3
List the first 10 homologous series of ethyl esters in order of smallest to largest
– formate, acetate, propionate, butyrate, valerate, hexanoate, heptanoate, octanoate, nonanoate, decanoate
