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The Sound of Flavor

The Sound of Flavor Besides the crunch of a pickle and the squish of grapes, we often do not associate sound with our eating experiences. But recent studies show sound has an effect on our flavor ...

The Hidden Science In Our Yogurt

The Hidden Science In Our Yogurt It all started with a slogan Chobani placed on the lid of its Greek yogurt which said: “Nature got us to 100 calories, not scientists. #howmatters.” The brand has been using ...

Five Flavorful Pain Relievers

Five Flavorful Pain Relievers As food lovers, we appreciate the role flavors play in creating delicious dining experiences. With our focus on taste, however, we sometimes forget the other positive attributes of flavorful plants and herbs, ...

The Chemical Signatures of Smell

The Chemical Signatures of Smell What gives certain foods their unmistakable smell, and how does this affect our perception of flavors? Scientists are digging deeper to understand our nose’s ability to identify scent. Sniffing Out Answers Through our ...

Mysterious Microgreens

Mysterious Microgreens Have you ever wondered what the reason is for the tiny green plant stems chefs often use in soups and salads? It turns out, they’re not just there for looks. Discovering the Flavor Within A recent ...

Food Culture Reflections

Food Culture Reflections Trends shape society in every way, especially including food. As we have seen recently, food trends can conflict with one another, thus causing hefty debates between food lovers. So, how do we keep ...

More About Natural and Artificial Flavors

More About Natural and Artificial Flavors There’s a lot being said in the news these days about natural and artificial flavors, including how they are used and whether they are worthy of concern. FlavorFacts is here ...

The Role of Flavor in Human Development

The Role of Flavor in Human Development In the past, we have delved into the evolution of taste preferences in an individual’s lifetime by exploring why flavors thought to be “gross” as a child might be savored as ...

Superadditivity vs. Subadditivity: How Senses and Expectations Shape Flavor

Superadditivity vs. Subadditivity: How Senses and Expectations Shape Flavor We often write about how flavor is the product of all five senses working together. A recent Food Navigator article features Professor Charles Spence of Oxford University’s discussion about ...

Flavor Safety: Myth VS. Fact

Flavor Safety: Myth VS. Fact We know flavors and flavor ingredients can seem a bit confusing, and consumers are curious how these materials’ safety is evaluated. We’ve compiled a short list of common misconceptions and facts ...

Flavors of Summer Part 2: The [Flavor] Science in Strawberries

Flavors of Summer Part 2: The [Flavor] Science in Strawberries FEMA Executive Director Strawberries come in many shapes and sizes. Some are sliced and some are dipped in chocolate. Some are sweet and some are sour. Regardless ...

FEMA Flavor Ingredient Library

FEMA Flavor Ingredient Library The Flavor and Extract Manufacturers Association (FEMA) recently launched theFEMA Flavor Ingredient Library on its website, femaflavor.org, to help the public better understand how flavor ingredients are evaluated for safety and approved for their ...

New museum’s inaugural exhibit focuses on flavor

New museum’s inaugural exhibit focuses on flavor The Museum of Food and Drink (MOFAD) opened its first brick-and-mortar space, MOFAD Lab, on Oct. 28, 2015 in Brooklyn, NY. “This is a defining moment for the Museum of ...

Vanilla: the flavor of the holidays

Vanilla: the flavor of the holidays The holidays are upon us! For some, this means a lot of baking; for others, it means a lot of eating. Regardless of which category you fall into, chances are ...

Flavor Safety Ensuring the safety of flavors used in the products consumers enjoy – and maintaining the public’s confidence in that safety – is the flavor industry’s primary goal. The Flavor and Extract Manufacturers Association of ...

Where do Flavors Come From?

Where do Flavors Come From? Flavors come from all around us. They come from fruits and vegetables, from spices, leaves, and trees. Over many years, scientists have been able to identify flavoring substances from nature and ...

The History of Flavors

The History of Flavors We have used flavorings to add zest to our food and lives since well before recorded history. From early times, flavorings (such as spices, sugar, and salt) have been part of a ...

How much do you know about flavors?

Glossary of Terms A-E | F-P | Q-Z Additives Additives are substances that make our food more appealing. They may preserve, add color to, and stabilize the flavors and textures of foods. Allergens An allergen is a substance, often a protein, that causes an ...

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions How do consumers know that flavors used in their foods and beverages are safe? Nothing is more important to flavor manufacturers than the safety of the ingredients in our food. Before any new flavor ...

Surprise Ingredients in Fast Food

Surprise Ingredients in Fast Food Saturday, November 03, 2007 by: John Andrews Tags: fast food, health news, Natural News Learn more: http://www.naturalnews.com/022194_sodium_ingredients_food.html#ixzz4HCNsZSBJ NewsTarget) The movie Supersize Me has probably had more of an effect than the producers anticipated. Since then, in the fast food industry, there ...