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Flavor University Podcast

Flavor University Ep. 30: Analytical Chemistry

Sep 7, 2023
Adam O'Leary, Analytical Scientist, walks us through the technology and instrumentation used in flavors. Learn how gas chromatography separates complex flavors, how chemists duplicate or substitute chemicals, and the importance of analytical chemistry in the flavor industry.
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Adam O'Leary

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Quick takeaways

  • Analytical chemistry helps break down flavors into individual components, aiding in flavor creation and replication.
  • Analytical chemistry ensures food safety and authenticity by detecting contaminants and verifying product quality.

Deep dives

The Role of Analytical Chemistry in Flavor Creation

Analytical chemistry plays a crucial role in the flavor industry, particularly in flavor creation and duplication. Through the use of specialized instrumentation such as gas chromatographs and mass spectrometers, flavors can be broken down into their individual aroma and taste components. This analytical data helps flavor chemists develop accurate and precise formulas for new flavors or replicate existing ones. From identifying volatile compounds in citrus oils to determining the concentrations of various chemicals in a flavor system, the analytical techniques provide valuable insights into the composition and quality control of flavors.

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