hazelnut flavor

Hazelnut flavor is a specialized aroma compound designed to create the nutty and characteristic taste of hazelnuts in food products. It is available in both natural and artificial forms, sometimes tailored for applications such as coffee or confectionery. This flavoring typically appears as a liquid or powder and approximates the complex sensory profile of hazelnut kernels. Hazelnut flavor is closely linked to the plant species Corylus avellana, with its aroma components identified in scientific databases like PubChem. The flavoring is derived through various extraction or synthetic processes and is commonly incorporated into a wide range of edible goods to enhance or replicate nutty sensory notes.

Hazelnut flavor compounds naturally derive from hazelnuts, a type of tree nut widely cultivated in temperate regions. These flavors are integral in flavoring products of diverse types, including baked goods, confectionery, and coffee formulations. Their use adheres to standards such as FEMA (Flavor and Extract Manufacturers Association) in the United States, ensuring quality and application suitability. Hazelnut flavor is employed to enrich or imitate the characteristic nutty notes of the hazelnut kernel, making it valuable in flavor development across multiple culinary and industrial food applications.

Hazelnut flavorings vary in physical state, often offered as liquids or powders depending on formulation requirements. Their nutty aromatic profile results from a complex mixture of volatile compounds that confer characteristic sensory notes. These compounds generally possess moderate volatility and stability conducive to incorporation in food matrices without significant degradation under normal processing conditions. The flavor's properties support its solubility and dispersion in various substrates, informing dosage and usage parameters. While detailed toxicological data remains limited, no classified hazards have been identified under occupational safety regulations, which reflects a favorable safety profile within recommended use levels.

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Safety information

Hazards identification
Classification of the substance or mixture
GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS)
None found.
GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements
Pictogram
Hazard statement(s)
None found.
Precautionary statement(s)
None found.
Oral/Parenteral Toxicity:
Not determined
Dermal Toxicity:
Not determined
Inhalation Toxicity:
Not determined

Safety in use information

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

Safety references

None found