snake fruit flavor

Snake fruit flavor is a natural or nature-identical flavor compound used to mimic the sensory experience of snake fruit, scientifically known as Salacca zalacca. This flavor imparts a distinctly fruity aroma characterized by notes reminiscent of apple, pear, pineapple, and lychee, accompanied by a subtle astringency. Synonyms include snakefruit flavor OS and snakefruit flavor N&A 141.31766, which refer to specific flavor formulation versions or trade names. The compound finds application in various flavored products, ranging from beverages to confectionery, enhancing tropical and exotic fruit profiles. More chemical and sourcing details can be referenced through PubChem. Typically, snake fruit flavor derives from complex mixtures of volatile esters and aldehydes reproducing the natural fruit's bouquet.

Snake fruit occurs naturally in Southeast Asia where the Salacca zalacca palm is cultivated for its edible fruit. The flavor extracted or simulated from this fruit lends itself to inclusion in food products such as juices, soft drinks, and confectioneries to provide a fresh and tropical note. Formulators make use of this flavor to replicate the fruit's unique combination of sweetness and astringency. The use of snake fruit flavor complies with flavoring standards such as FEMA (US), where it is listed for use in flavored products. Its versatility allows its inclusion across a broad variety of consumables, without fragrance application. This expands its potential use in any product seeking a fruity tropical aroma with complexity.

Snake fruit flavor generally comprises volatile organic compounds that present as clear liquids or solutions with fruity and astringent aromatic characteristics. These properties help achieve the authentic sensory experience associated with the fruit. The presence of esters and other compounds affects volatility, solubility, and stability, which influences its handling and incorporation into formulations. The compound's physical parameters such as boiling point, vapor pressure, and solubility in various solvents determine its behavior during processing and final product shelf-life. Its pleasant fruity odor combined with sufficient stability makes it suited for diverse flavored product applications.

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Oral/Parenteral Toxicity:
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Safety in use information

Category:
flavored products of all types
Recommendation for snake fruit flavor usage levels up to:
	not for fragrance use.

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