grain flavor

Grain flavor is a flavor compound characterized by a distinctive grain note, reminiscent of the natural taste of cereal grains. It is primarily used as a flavoring ingredient in a wide array of food products to enhance or replicate the sensory perception of grain-based foods. The compound is colorless or lightly colored with a mild, clean grain aroma that supports its use across numerous applications. Known by the trivial name "grain flavor," it serves as a valuable addition to formulations requiring authentic grain notes. For detailed chemical identity and properties, see its entry on PubChem. Grain flavor may be derived from natural grain extracts or synthesized to provide consistent sensory attributes for product development.

Grain flavor occurs naturally in various cereal grains including wheat, barley, and corn, where it contributes to their characteristic taste. In food technology, this flavor agent enhances the profile of products such as baked goods, cereals, snack foods, and beverages that aim to evoke or intensify grain notes. It is applicable across diverse flavored products, improving sensory appeal without the addition of actual grain materials. Regulatory frameworks such as FEMA (US) guide its use within specified food categories to ensure consumer safety and product integrity. The flavor is unsuitable for fragrance formulation, focusing solely on edible applications.

Grain flavor exhibits physical and chemical properties conducive to its role as a flavoring agent. Its moderate volatility allows effective aroma release during food consumption, contributing to perceived freshness and authenticity of grain-based flavors. The compound's solubility in common flavor solvents and stability under standard food processing conditions support its incorporation in complex formulations. Lack of classified hazards by OSHA standards indicates a favorable safety profile, facilitating its regulatory acceptance. Its organoleptic profile remains stable across typical pH ranges and thermal treatments encountered in manufacturing and preparation processes.

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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 grain flavor usage levels up to:
	not for fragrance use.

Safety references

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