Molecules!

Question 1

Terpenes

Answer 1

Citrus and floral notes

e.g. linalool, geraniol

Question 2

Aldehydes

Answer 2

Woody, grassy, almond, vanilla

e.g. lanolin, benzaldehyde

Question 3

Pyrazines

Answer 3

Green bell pepper

e.g. methoxypyrazines

Question 4

Esters

Answer 4

Primary fruit aromas

e.g. butyl acetate, ethyl acetate

Question 5

Ketones and diketones

Answer 5

violet

e.g. beta-ionone, diacetyl

Question 6

Mercaptans

Answer 6

gooseberry, passionfruit

e.g. 3MH (passionfruit), 3MHA (gooseberry)

Question 7

Lactones

Answer 7

curry, nuts, toast, maple syrup

e.g. sotolone