grilled steak flavor

Grilled steak flavor is a synthesized flavoring compound designed to replicate the distinctive meaty and smoky notes characteristic of grilled steak. It is primarily used in savory food products to impart a roasted meat aroma without involving actual meat extracts. This flavor typically appears as a liquid or concentrate and belongs to the class of meat-flavored additives. For additional chemical and molecular details, it is related to entries in databases such as PubChem. The compound is commonly derived from a mixture of aroma chemicals that simulate the complex sensory profile of cooked beef, often employed in processed foods where natural meat flavors are desired but direct use of meat is impractical or undesirable.

While grilled steak flavor does not naturally occur as a single compound in biological systems, it mimics the sensory experience of cooked beef, a product of the Maillard reaction and thermal degradation processes during grilling. It finds wide application in flavored products of all types, including snack foods, savory seasonings, and processed meat alternatives. Under the FEMA (US) standard, such flavoring substances are evaluated for their use in food products to ensure compliance and safety. Its application is primarily for enhancing meat-like taste and aroma profiles, providing a roasted, meaty character to vegetarian or processed items.

Grilled steak flavor generally consists of a complex blend of volatile and semi-volatile organic compounds that collectively deliver a meaty and smoky sensory impression. The physical state is typically a viscous liquid suitable for blending into various matrices, while its chemical composition includes aldehydes, ketones, sulfur-containing compounds, and hydrocarbons that contribute to roasted meat notes. These properties affect its volatility, stability, and solubility, which are critical when formulating flavored products to maintain authenticity and intensity of the meat aroma during processing and storage.

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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
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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 grilled steak flavor usage levels up to:
	not for fragrance use.

Safety references

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