Tag: Flavour chemistry

Did you know natural flavourings are the fourth most common ingredient on US food labels? Despite the name, these flavour compounds often undergo extensive processing, leading many to question if natural flavourings are truly natural.

According to the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India, nature-identical flavouring substances are defined as those chemically identical to substances found naturally in food. A prime example of a natural identical flavouring substance is vanillin, the primary aromatic compound responsible for vanilla's distinct taste and aroma.