rum butter flavor

Rum butter flavor is a synthetic or naturally derived flavoring compound known for imparting a combined aroma reminiscent of rum and rich butter. This flavor agent delivers a smooth, rummy character with buttery undertones, making it valuable for enhancing taste complexity in food formulations. The sensory profile centers on the 'rummy' note often described as warm, sweet, and slightly alcoholic, merged harmoniously with creamy butter nuances. Synonyms are minimal but often described simply as "rum butter" flavoring. Detailed chemical identifiers may be accessed through databases such as PubChem. Rum butter flavor typically results from blending or formulating multiple aromatic constituents, potentially including esters, ketones, or aldehydes associated with both rum- and butter-like scents. It is usually incorporated into processed or confectionery flavored products to enhance palatability.

Although not naturally occurring as a single entity, rum butter flavor imitates the characteristic aromas found in traditional rum and dairy butter products. Its primary application lies in the food industry, where it serves as an additive to impart a combined rummy and buttery aroma and taste to various flavored products. Usage spans confectionery, baked goods, dairy-flavored items, and beverages requiring an indulgent, creamy, and alcoholic note. According to the Flavor and Extract Manufacturers Association (FEMA) (US), this flavoring is accepted in flavored foods but is recommended solely for non-fragrance applications. Its sensory characteristics make it a versatile ingredient for blends aiming to replicate rum desserts or buttery treats.

Though specific physico-chemical parameters of rum butter flavor depend on its precise formulation, the combined sensory profile indicates the presence of relatively volatile organic compounds effective at low concentrations. Its components likely include molecules with moderate vapor pressure, enabling aroma perception in flavored matrices. The flavor’s chemical stability and solubility characteristics depend on typical ester and ketone constituents, generally soluble in common food-grade solvents and stable under normal storage conditions. These attributes facilitate ease of incorporation into flavored products while maintaining consistent sensory performance, especially in aqueous or lipid-containing systems.

Export Tariff Code:

3302.10.0000

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
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Hazard statement(s)
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Precautionary statement(s)
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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 rum butter flavor usage levels up to:
	not for fragrance use.

Safety references

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