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Apples are a very familiar type of fruit to us, containing many vitamins and minerals beneficial to the human body. Apple fragrance is a product extracted from the natural components of apples, still retaining the aroma of natural apples. So what are the applications of apple flavor in food? Let’s explore apple flavor with PEROMA through the following article.
INTRODUCTION TO APPLES
The apple, also known as “pomme” (from the French pronunciation), is a fruit obtained from the apple tree (Malus domestica). Apples are grown worldwide and are the most widely cultivated species within the Malus genus. The apple tree originated in Central Asia, where its wild ancestor, the Malus sieversii, still exists to this day. They have been cultivated for thousands of years in Asia and Europe and were brought to North America by European colonists. Apples hold religious and mythological significance in many cultures, including those of the Nordic, Greek, and European Christian traditions.
Along with the integration of taste preferences, the cultural cross-pollination in culinary arts is essential for development and innovation in culinary thinking. People increasingly enjoy exploring and seeking out new flavors. Among them, fruits are an essential item indispensable to modern healthy lifestyles. Imported fruits into the Vietnamese market are becoming more popular, such as apples, cherries, blueberries, kiwis, grapes, due to the breakthrough in flavors, creating new and different experiences.
Most notably, apples with their diversity in varieties, flavors, and crisp juiciness, always attract Vietnamese consumers. Apples are also considered golden fruits, good for health with various benefits as a source of fiber, antioxidants, and excellent vitamin C for the body. Many people choose to start an energetic breakfast with an apple, which can be seen as a lean, healthy choice for dieters.
ABOUT APPLE FLAVOR
The alluring aroma of apples, pleasant and sweet, suits the taste buds of Vietnamese people. Apples can be sweet, sour, or balanced in sweetness and acidity depending on the juiciness of the fruit, climate region, and harvest time. In the Vietnamese flavor market, apple flavor has also become popular and diverse with many different scent tones used specifically for juice products, candies, cakes, fruit juices, wines, vinegars, mouth fresheners, and more.
There have been many in-depth studies conducted on the flavors of fruits like apples due to their diverse and appealing sensory characteristics. For apples, flavor is an important quality attribute determined by volatile aromatic compounds. The synthesis of aromatic compounds involves metabolic pathways where the precursors are mainly fatty acids and amino acids, and the end products are aldehydes, alcohols, and esters. The composition and concentration of volatile compounds in apples can be altered by factors before and after harvest, affecting the apple flavor.
Among nearly 300 aroma compounds constituting the apple aroma, the major volatile compounds found in the peel and flesh of apples mainly include esters, alcohols, aldehydes, ketones, and ethers. Aldehydes dominate in the aroma of green apples, but their concentration decreases as the fruit ripens, while the levels of alcohols and esters increase, which are the predominant volatile compounds in ripe apples. All volatile compounds play a significant role in the complete and characteristic aroma of apples. Their composition and concentration vary among apple varieties, and their production can also be influenced by various factors before, during, and after harvest.
The main aroma compounds constituting apple flavor are identified as 2-methylbutyl acetate, butyl acetate, hexyl acetate, butanol, 2-methylbutanol, and hexanol. The overall flavor of an apple depends on the balance of bitterness, sweetness, and acidity, as well as the presence or absence of volatile aromatic compounds.
APPLICATIONS OF APPLE FLAVOR IN FOOD
Apple flavor is a type of artificial flavor widely used in the food and beverage industry to create the taste and aroma of apples. Below are some common applications of apple flavor in food:
Baked goods and pastries
Apple flavor is often used to create the taste of apple in various types of cakes, breads, cookies, muffins, tarts, and pound cakes. It is also used in products such as ice cream, custards, and donuts.
Soft drinks and beverages
Apple flavor is added to soft drinks, fruit juices, carbonated fruit drinks, and flavored beverages. It can create either a natural apple flavor or an artificial apple flavor depending on the formulation and intended use.
Food made from apples
In apple-derived products such as apple preserves, apple milk, apple juice, and apple compote, apple flavor can be used to enhance the natural apple flavor or create an artificial apple flavor.
Desserts and ice cream
Apple flavor is often used to create the taste of apple in ice cream, pudding, preserves, yogurt, and other desserts.
Dairy products
Apple flavor can also be used to create the taste of apple in dairy products such as apple milk, apple yogurt, and apple ice cream.
APPLE FLAVOR AT PEROMA VIETNAM
When cooked, apples contain a large amount of malic acid, which helps break down the apple during cooking but also masks other flavors; this is why most dishes and beverages made from apples after processing are not as delicious as when eaten raw. Therefore, PEROMA has researched and introduced a range of apple flavor products with diverse scent tones to enhance the lost delicious aromas and create new apple-scented products with pleasant, distinctive aromas when used.
With a full-bodied fragrance structure, distinctive natural apple scent, diverse scent tones (red apple fragrance, green apple fragrance, apple compote fragrance, apple pie fragrance, etc.), with long-lasting and heat-resistant characteristics, apple flavor at PEROMA is always the perfect choice for customers.
Liquid apple flavor
PEROMA’s liquid apple flavor is widely used in many products.
- Applications in beverages: apple juice, soft drinks, apple milk
- Applications in candy, ice cream, syrup production
- Applications in pharmaceuticals, veterinary medicine
- Applications in cosmetics and toiletries
Concentration/dosage: 0.1-0.3% depending on the technique and required concentration for each product.
Powdered apple flavor
To meet the demand for products with limited moisture content and technological characteristics, PEROMA continues to develop powdered apple flavor using advanced encapsulation technology and spray drying technology, applied in various product groups.
- Applications in beverages, cakes, tea bags
- Applications in pharmaceuticals, animal feed
Usage concentration: 0.1-1% depending on the technique and required concentration for each product.
With creativity, dynamism, and extensive experience in flavor blending, always keeping abreast of new technologies, PEROMA creates highlights in flavoring, helping customers explore a colorful world of tastes.
PEROMA takes pride in over 20 years with a highly specialized R&D team, rich experience, advanced technology, leading market trends, and modern equipment, automated production lines ensuring compliance with ISO 9001:2015, ISO 22000, FSSC 22000, HALAL, KOSHER standards, etc. PEROMA is considered the leading supplier of quality apple flavor today, also providing various types of natural essential oils, concentrates, extracts, and food flavorings, diverse wholesale cosmetics ingredients, catering to the needs of usage or business purposes. Furthermore, PEROMA also conducts research on formulas according to the specific requirements of customers.
Through the provided article above, readers surely have a clearer understanding of the widely favored apple flavor and its diverse applications in food and beverages. Don’t forget to contact PEROMA to own the highest quality and most reputable apple flavor products!
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