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Nutrition Labeling and Education Act of 1990 (NLEA) What Flavorists Need to Know, according to the Society of Flavor Chemists

Nutrition Labeling and Education Act of 1990 (NLEA) What Flavorists Need to Know, according to the Society of Flavor Chemists

According to the Society of Flavor Chemists (SFC) January 2026 syllabus, the Nutrition Labeling and Education Act of 1990 (NLEA) appears under Section III, Flavor Regulations → Food and Drug Administration (FDA), alongside 21 CFR 101.22 flavor declarations and FSMA. The syllabus therefore expects a flavorist to understand NLEA in

South America Food & Flavor Regulatory Update: Key Legal and Regulatory Developments | August 31–September 15, 2026

South America Food & Flavor Regulatory Update: Key Legal and Regulatory Developments | August 31–September 15, 2026

South America Food & Flavor Regulatory Update Key Legal and Regulatory Developments | August 31–September 15, 2026 This South American regulatory news update comes from official regulatory/government sources and specialized Latin American food-regulatory reporting across Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Peru, Ecuador, Uruguay and Venezuela, using the publication window

North America Food & Flavor Regulatory Update: Key Legal and Regulatory Developments, August 31–September 15, 2026

North America Food & Flavor Regulatory Update: Key Legal and Regulatory Developments, August 31–September 15, 2026

This regulatory news update comes from official U.S./Canadian/Mexican regulatory sources plus food-law and industry regulatory coverage for August 31–September 15, 2026, focusing on developments relevant to food manufacturers, flavor houses, ingredient suppliers, packaging suppliers, restaurants/foodservice, and CPG companies. Ordinary product recalls are not included

Patent Summary: Flavouring Agent and Methods for Preparing and Using Same: GB 2363965A

Patent Summary: Flavouring Agent and Methods for Preparing and Using Same: GB 2363965A

Basic Information Field Details Patent Number GB 2 363 965 A Application Number 0011211.0 Date of Filing 09.05.2000 Date of Publication 16.01.2002 Applicant Bush Boake Allen Inc. (Incorporated in USA – Virginia), 7 Mercedes Drive, Montvale, New Jersey 07654, United States of America Inventors Ronald Louis

Purple bubble tea flavor: consumer + flavorist guide

Purple bubble tea flavor: consumer + flavorist guide

The most useful short answer is: “purple bubble tea flavor” most commonly means taro flavor, especially in the classic bubble-tea context. But purple color alone is not a reliable identifier. A purple drink can instead be ube, purple sweet potato, butterfly-pea-colored milk tea, or a formulated “taro-

Krispy Kreme Limited-Time Blueberry Flavor Returns for Just Four Days — Here’s How to Get the $5 Dozen Deal

Krispy Kreme Limited-Time Blueberry Flavor Returns for Just Four Days — Here’s How to Get the $5 Dozen Deal

Wednesday September 16, 2026 – Krispy Kreme is giving blueberry fans another chance to grab one of its most talked-about limited-time doughnuts of the summer. The Krispy Kreme limited-time blueberry flavor, officially called the Original Glazed Blueberry Flavored Doughnut, is returning to participating shops across the United States

The Flavorist's Mint Compendium

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The Flavorist's Mint Compendium

Pre-order a digital copy of the book now to save 30% Buy now The Flavorist's Mint Compendium, a rare content-rich source book featuring 29 chapters, seven appendices, and approximately 700 pages, prepared by flavorist.com, will be available here at flavorist.com. This highly informative reference

Canada Regulatory Study Guide for SFC Certified Flavorists: Health Canada, CFIA, Labeling, Allergens, Organic & Meat-Derived Flavours

Canada Regulatory Study Guide for SFC Certified Flavorists: Health Canada, CFIA, Labeling, Allergens, Organic & Meat-Derived Flavours

According to the January 2026 Society of Flavor Chemists (SFC) syllabus, a candidate is expected to have a basic understanding of the scope and relevance of Health Canada and the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA). The syllabus separately identifies four Canadian topics that matter directly to formulation: Canadian Organic Standards,

GHS for Flavorists: What Certified Flavorists Need to Know

GHS for Flavorists: What Certified Flavorists Need to Know

According to the January 2026 Society of Flavor Chemists (SFC) syllabus, GHS appears under Section VII, “Flavor Organizations, Certifications and Documentation,” where candidates are expected to know the basic scope of work of GHS. The syllabus separately expects familiarity with OSHA Hazard Communication (HazCom) and Safety Data Sheets (SDS). For

Oyster Sauce Fried Rice Flavor Is Surging: Why This Umami-Rich Cooking Trick Is Trending

Oyster Sauce Fried Rice Flavor Is Surging: Why This Umami-Rich Cooking Trick Is Trending

Interest in oyster sauce fried rice flavor is suddenly climbing, and a newly published food story appears to be one of the clearest catalysts behind the renewed attention. The emerging takeaway is simple: cooks trying to make homemade fried rice taste richer and more like restaurant fried rice may want

Pillsbury’s New Funfetti Frosting Brings the Viral Dot Cake Trend to Store Shelves

Pillsbury’s New Funfetti Frosting Brings the Viral Dot Cake Trend to Store Shelves

Pillsbury is adding another colorful option to the baking aisle with the launch of Funfetti Dots of Fun Vanilla Frosting, a new ready-to-spread frosting packed with tiny rainbow dot sprinkles. The product has quickly attracted attention as people search for information about the Pillsbury new Funfetti frosting flavor.

Patent Watch: US 2026/0090576 A1, Flavoring compositions having a roast aroma profile

Below is a detailed technical summary of US 2026/0090576 A1, “Flavoring compositions having a roast aroma profile,” assigned to Firmenich SA. It has a September 21, 2022 priority date, was filed in the U.S. on September 14, 2023, and published April 2, 2026. The application is shown as

Patent Document: Flavor-Imparting Composition for a Smoky Aroma Profile - JP 2024-509662 A

https://patentimages.storage.googleapis.com/8b/7c/55/d3d21c83f4d49b/JP2024509662A.pdf [Page 1] JP 2024-509662 A 2024.3.5 (11) Publication Number of Published Application Special Publication 2024-509662 (P2024-509662A) March 5, Reiwa 6 (2024.3.5) (19) Japan Patent Office (JP) (12) Published Patent Publication (A) (43)

Vegetable Flavor Creation — Certified Flavorist Study Guide

Vegetable Flavor Creation — Certified Flavorist Study Guide

The Society of Flavor Chemists’ current syllabus explicitly lists Vegetable under Flavor Creation and says Certified candidates should demonstrate broad/deep knowledge consistent with successful independent and original flavor creation. The syllabus also expects candidates to connect creation to raw materials, chemistry, analytical methods, production, application, stability, regulations, and economics—

Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) 2011 — SFC Flavorist Examination Study Guide

Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) 2011 — SFC Flavorist Examination Study Guide

The current Society of Flavor Chemists syllabus explicitly places the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) 2011 under the FDA portion of “Flavor Regulations.” The syllabus does not break FSMA into subtopics, so a candidate has to know enough of the Act and its implementing regulations to discuss how they affect

Feeling Flavor: How Neuroscience Could Change the Way Food and Beverage Flavors Are Designed

Feeling Flavor: How Neuroscience Could Change the Way Food and Beverage Flavors Are Designed

Saturday September 12, 2026 – What if a new beverage or snack started not with the question “What should this taste like?” but with “How should this make someone feel?” That idea—designing flavor toward a feeling—is emerging as a potentially important new direction in food and beverage innovation. IFF’

Ube Flavor Surges in Search as Purple Yam Goes Global — and Supply Concerns Grow

Ube Flavor Surges in Search as Purple Yam Goes Global — and Supply Concerns Grow

Saturday September 12, 2026 – Interest in ube flavor is surging, and several developments help explain why the vivid purple ingredient is attracting renewed attention. Ube, pronounced “oo-beh,” is the purple yam strongly associated with Filipino cuisine and desserts. Once unfamiliar to many consumers outside Southeast Asia, it has increasingly

Häagen-Dazs Belgian Chocolate Flavor Gets a 72% Cacao Upgrade as Searches Surge

Häagen-Dazs Belgian Chocolate Flavor Gets a 72% Cacao Upgrade as Searches Surge

Saturday September 12, 2026 – Interest in the Haagen Dazs Belgian Chocolate flavor has jumped over the past day, and the timing lines up with a fresh wave of news around one of Häagen-Dazs’ best-known chocolate ice creams. The key development is a renewed version of Belgian Chocolate built

Pre-Order Now: Flavor Emulsion Technology – The Definitive Training Manual / Release: Oct 1, 2026

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Pre-Order Now: Flavor Emulsion Technology – The Definitive Training Manual / Release: Oct 1, 2026

News: The hardcover book is available for pre-ordering. Its pre-order price is $260 and post-release price is $330. Updated on August 27, 2026: The digital book totaling 350 pages has been completed. This book is designed for flavor formulators and product developers—and it's only

Application Scientist III – Sweet Applications Wanted

Application Scientist III – Sweet Applications Wanted

Job Title: Application Scientist III – Sweet Applications Location: Hoffman Estates, IL, United States Company: Sensient Technologies Corporation Salary Range: $90,000 – $110,000 About the Opportunity: Are you a food science professional who loves turning creative ideas into finished products? Our client, a leading global manufacturer of colors, flavors, and

Water-Soluble Flavors and Washed Extracts: Formulation, Production, Troubleshooting, Applications, Stability, and SFC Examination Guide

Water-Soluble Flavors and Washed Extracts: Formulation, Production, Troubleshooting, Applications, Stability, and SFC Examination Guide

The January 2026 Society of Flavor Chemists (SFC) syllabus places “Water soluble – compound; washed extracts” under Liquid Flavor Forms and specifically expects a candidate to be able to describe formulation, production, troubleshooting, applications, stability considerations, and advantages/disadvantages. (flavorchemists.com) Below is what flavorists may need to know, according to

Distillates, Fruits, Cocoa, Coffee & Tea: Production, Sensory Characteristics, Physical Form and Solubility

Distillates, Fruits, Cocoa, Coffee & Tea: Production, Sensory Characteristics, Physical Form and Solubility

This topic is explicitly part of the January 2026 Society of Flavor Chemists syllabus. SFC expects flavorist candidates to be able to explain the physical form, method of production, organoleptic characteristics, and solubility of “Distillates, Fruits, Cocoa, Coffee, Tea.” The same syllabus says the interview may probe raw materials, laboratory

New Blue Bell Flavor: White Chocolate Mocha Ice Cream Turns a Coffee-Shop Favorite Into Dessert

New Blue Bell Flavor: White Chocolate Mocha Ice Cream Turns a Coffee-Shop Favorite Into Dessert

Friday September 11, 2026 – Blue Bell Creameries has introduced a brand-new flavor for coffee lovers, and this one looks more like something ordered from a café than a traditional ice cream shop. The new Blue Bell flavor for September 2026 is White Chocolate Mocha Ice Cream, a limited-time

Snickers Banana Nut Bread Flavor Is Coming to Walgreens: Everything to Know About the New Candy Bar

Snickers Banana Nut Bread Flavor Is Coming to Walgreens: Everything to Know About the New Candy Bar

The clearest trigger for the surge is a September 9, 2026 Allrecipes report revealing that Snickers has quietly introduced a Banana Nut Bread candy bar, with a nationwide Walgreens launch scheduled for September 18. Walgreens already lists the 1.42-ounce bar as a new product, and some stores appear

Flavor Chemist Searches Surge as Scientists Reinvent Smoky Food Flavors After EU Restrictions

Flavor Chemist Searches Surge as Scientists Reinvent Smoky Food Flavors After EU Restrictions

Wednesday September 9, 2026 – Search interest in “flavor chemist” is climbing, putting an unusual food-industry profession in the spotlight at a particularly important moment for flavor science. Flavor chemists—also called flavorists—are the specialists responsible for developing many of the tastes consumers encounter in beverages, chips, candy, sauces,