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Strawberries are highly nutritious fruits, often regarded as the “queen of fruits,” containing numerous beneficial nutrients for humans. Nowadays, strawberries have been researched and processed into fragrance forms, widely applied in the food and beverage processing industry. Let’s explore strawberries and strawberry flavor with PEROMA through the following article.
INTRODUCTION TO STRAWBERRIES
Strawberries, also known as ground berries, are a genus of flowering plants in the rose family, producing fruit favored by many. Originating from the Americas, strawberries were introduced by European gardeners in the 18th century, leading to the widespread cultivation of the strawberry varieties we know today.
When it comes to juicy fruits, strawberries consistently rank as one of the most beloved choices. With their heart-shaped appearance and vibrant color, strawberries convey messages of love and health. Strawberries are known to increase HDL (good) cholesterol levels, lower blood pressure, and provide protection against cancer.
NUTRITIONAL COMPONENTS OF STRAWBERRY FRAGRANCE
Imagine the vibrant, deep red color of a perfectly ripe strawberry, coupled with its soft texture carrying the refreshing taste as you pop one into your mouth. At the juncture of your jaw, your nose will catch the unique aroma of fruit blossoms punctuated with a hint of sweet caramel.
The fragrance of strawberries can be likened to biting into a juicy, ripe fruit—enticing yet elusive due to its complexity. Comprising over 350 volatile compounds, it contributes to the sweet flavor profile of this juicy fruit. Unlike cherries, largely characterized by a single compound (benzaldehyde), strawberries are a composite of various esters, acids, aldehydes, lactones, and other compounds. The scent of strawberries is a combination of fruity, caramel, and woody aromas, with hints of smoke and even a touch of cotton candy.
Ethyl Butyrate, one of the most important strawberry esters, contributes to the ripe fruit flavor that we recognize in freshly picked berries.
Furanones carry a caramel scent, hexenals exude grassy notes, while acetic acid, the main component of vinegar, contributes to the tartness of strawberries and enhances other flavors. The strawberry flavor would not be complete without butyric acid, which plays a role in enhancing the fruity tartness of the berry.
It is very difficult to replicate the natural scent of strawberries that closely resembles the real aroma of the fruit. Therefore, natural strawberry flavor is preferred over synthetic strawberry fragrance. The complexity in the aroma structure of strawberries requires the skills of a trained and experienced perfumer, who understands and manipulates the strawberry flavor by balancing the ratio of acids and sugars according to the preferences of the customers.
VARIOUS APPLICATIONS OF STRAWBERRY FRAGRANCE IN FOOD
Strawberry flavor is a common ingredient used in food and beverages to create attractive flavors and colors. Here are some applications of Strawberry flavor in the food and beverage industry:
Beverages: Strawberry flavor is often used to create non-alcoholic beverages such as juices, fruit drinks, and sodas. It provides a fresh and sweet flavor, making the drinks appealing and enjoyable.
Ice cream and desserts: Strawberry flavor is commonly used in ice creams, desserts, and strawberry jams. It can be used as a primary ingredient or to enhance the flavor and color of these products.
These are just a few examples of how Strawberry flavor is utilized in the food and beverage industry, showcasing its versatility and popularity in creating delicious and visually appealing products.
Yogurt and Fresh Cream: Strawberry flavor is often used to make yogurt and fresh cream. It brings a fresh and enticing taste, creating a delightful culinary experience.
Carbonated Beverages: Strawberry flavor is also used in carbonated beverages such as soft drinks, soda, and sparkling water. It creates an attractive taste and color, making the product more interesting and appealing.
Canned and Frozen Foods: Strawberry flavor is used as a seasoning for canned and frozen products such as jams, sauces, and packaged ice cream. It provides a natural flavor and color, creating attractiveness for the product.
STRAWBERRY FLAVOR AT PEROMA
PEROMA takes pride in investing in research and leading the library of single-note fragrances to create various versions of different fragrances, aligned with the mission of “Creating a unique world of flavors from natural resources.” For each application, PEROMA has introduced different appealing lines of strawberry flavors. For example, a tangy and light strawberry flavor is used for beverages and refreshments, a ripe and sweet strawberry flavor is used for cakes and ice cream, and a raw and tangy strawberry flavor is used for functional foods.
In addition, with the rising trend of tropical flavors, PEROMA also researches the combination of strawberry with delicious tropical scents such as mango, guava, and passion fruit, or combines it with new and unique flavors such as strawberry-basil, strawberry-rose, and strawberry-herb.
With the use of encapsulation and spray drying technology, combined with other flavoring ingredients, strawberry flavor can maintain its aroma, color, and taste for a longer time. The prolonged and delightful aroma makes it a perfect choice for the food processing, pharmaceutical, and animal feed industries.
To cater to different product lines, PEROMA Vietnam has conducted research and introduced the following product lines:
Liquid Strawberry Flavor: Water or oil-soluble, heat-resistant; applied in beverages, confectionery, snacks, functional foods, pharmaceuticals,…
Powdered Strawberry Flavor: Water-soluble, heat-resistant; applied in instant tea and coffee, powdered milk, instant cereals, pharmaceuticals, and animal feed,…
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 Strawberry 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 Strawberry flavor and its diverse applications in food and beverage. Don’t forget to contact PEROMA to own the highest quality and most reputable Strawberry flavor products!
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