

Flavor University Podcast
McCormick FONA
Learn the science and creativity behind flavor. McCormick’s Flavor University® Podcast takes you behind the scenes to where taste begins. Listen as flavor professionals talk about the how, what, and why behind the flavors in food, beverage and healthcare products. From the science of taste and aroma to predicting the next trends in flavor innovation to understanding regulatory labels, and so much more. Listen in and get a taste of Flavor University!
Looking to learn more? Check out our Flavor University Page:
https://www.fona.com/learn/flavor-university/
Looking to learn more? Check out our Flavor University Page:
https://www.fona.com/learn/flavor-university/
Episodes
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Mar 30, 2021 • 25min
Flavor University Ep. 3: Regulatory Landscape
In this episode, Jennifer Howell, Director of Regulatory Innovation in the food and beverage industry, discusses decoding flavors for consumers, labeling challenges, natural allergens, and debunking rumors about vanilla flavors containing extracts from beavers. The chapter concludes with a quick fire question session about favorite and least favorite flavors.

Feb 17, 2021 • 23min
Flavor University Ep. 2: Flavor Radar®
Pamela Oscarson, Consumer Insights Manager, discusses Flavor Radar®, flavor descriptors, COVID's impact on consumer behavior, emerging food trends, and personal favorite and least favorite flavors.

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Jan 20, 2021 • 49min
Flavor University Ep. 1: What is Flavor?
Exploring the distinction between flavor and taste, the impact of COVID-19 on sense of smell and taste, the complexity of flavor replication, favorite food and neuroplasticity, and the importance of flavor companies and flavor chemists.


