Happy World Book Day!📕

Shattered after designing a little one’s storybook outfit? Pop the kettle on, grab a biscuit & take a look at this wonderful infographic from @compoundchem.com exploring the chemistry behind the aroma of books 📚

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Scientists Uncover Chemical Origins of Rice Wine’s Distinctive Aroma New research reveals how specific volatile compounds shape the scent of rice wine, offering producers tools to refine flavor profiles.

FYI: Scientists Uncover Chemical Origins of Rice Wine’s Distinctive Aroma #RiceWine #Aroma #VolatileCompounds #FlavorProfiles #FoodScience

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Good news

Cocoa beans ferment on their own tks to a variable mix of bacteria & fungi that enhance its flavour. Researchers have now identified the "competent microbial consortium" that enhance its *best* flavour.

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Structure and release function of fragrance glands Abstract. Volatile compounds serve physiological, signaling, and defensive purposes in plants and have beneficial effects on the growth, reproduction, resi

Review explores horticultural plants' volatile release, transport, factors & future research. #VolatileCompounds @oxfordacademic.bsky.social
Details: doi.org/10.1093/hr/u...

📣 Call for Abstracts – ECS Event 2025!

🌿 Session 4: Unseen Risks – Volatile Allergens & Toxins in Flavourings

Exploring hidden health risks in aromas? Submit your abstract!

📆 10 Oct | 📍 Prague
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