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Chapter 10 Flavor Intensity and Flavor Persistency
INTRODUCTION
For me there is no better aroma than the fragrance of a
well-prepared veal stock that has been simmering in the kettle
all night. There is also something special about the smell of
freshly baked bread or homemade pie. But the experience of
aromas and flavors goes beyond the present moment—they
can evoke memories and emotions of past experiences. Because
of this, we use flavor and smells constantly to evoke
responses from consumers in a variety of settings. For example,
real estate agents trying to sell a home suggest baking
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bread, burning scented candles, or simmering apples on the
stove so that the aromas evoke a ‘‘homey’’ feeling in potential
buyers.
Flavor research has made significant progress during
the past few decades and has helped to provide a greater understanding
of the flavor chemistry in food and beverage
products. Most food and beverage flavors are very complex,
with human perception impacted by both context and inter-
Flavor Intensity & ID______________
Mark all flavor categories that apply in the boxes
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Flavor Intensity & ID______________
Mark all flavor categories that apply in the boxes
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Flavor Intensity & ID______________
Flavor Persistency
Mark all flavor categories that apply in the boxes
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Flavor Type: Fruity Nutty Smoky Buttery Herbal Floral Earthy Other
Figure 10.1
Wine Intensity and Persistency Level
Flavor Persistency
Fruity Nutty Smoky Buttery Herbal Floral Earthy Other
Flavor Persistency
Fruity Nutty Smoky Buttery Herbal Floral Earthy Other
Flavor Intensity & ID______________
Flavor Persistency
Mark all flavor categories that apply in the boxes
below
Fruity Nutty Smoky Buttery Herbal Floral Earthy Other