Choosing the Right Extraction Technique for Sensory Profiling: Direct Contact TF-SPME, Twister®/TF-SPME, and Dynamic Headspace (DHS)

The Role of Extraction Sensory profiling of products in the fragrance, flavor, and food and beverage (FFF/B) markets is imperative for understanding the consumer experience. Sensory profiles provide valuable information about compounds that influence product quality, human perception, consistency, and even authenticity. Because the extraction step determines which compounds are introduced and detected, selecting the […]

Automated Vacuum In-Tube Extraction (V-ITEX): Improving VOC and SVOC Analysis in Complex Food, Flavor, and Biological Matrices

The Challenge of Comprehensive VOC Profiling VOC determination is performed widely for food, beverage, flavor, fragrance, and metabolomics applications in analytical chemistry. For complex matrices such as cheese, chocolate, or biological fluids, comprehensive VOC profiling can be difficult to achieve. These matrices contain a wide range of compounds, including volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and semi-volatile […]

Product Integrity Matters: Improving Foods & Beverages with GERSTEL Solutions

Chemistry Drives Flavor in Foods and Beverages Consider what your favorite food or beverage may be… now ask yourself, “Why is it that I love it so much?” Aside from the price, sustainable ingredients, and nutrition facts, flavor is a top driver for consumers. Flavor is driven by chemistry, which makes analyzing the complex interplay […]