honeysuckle flavor

Honeysuckle flavor is a complex flavoring compound known for its distinct floral aroma and taste evocative of the honeysuckle flower. It is used primarily as a flavor additive in a variety of food and beverage products due to its sweet, fragrant character. This flavor is considered a type of natural or nature-identical flavoring agent. In flavor chemistry databases such as PubChem, it is categorized under flavor compounds with floral sensory profiles. The flavor can be derived from natural honeysuckle extracts or synthesized to resemble the flower’s characteristic notes. Honeysuckle flavor enhances the sensory experience by imparting delicate floral sweetness, often used to evoke freshness and complexity in formulations.

Honeysuckle flowers naturally produce the fragrant compounds that inspire honeysuckle flavorings, which appear predominantly in certain plant species of the genus Lonicera. In food and beverage applications, this flavor is utilized to impart a gentle floral note aligning with consumer preferences for aromatic and natural-tasting products. It is applicable across diverse categories, including confectioneries, beverages, and bakery items. The flavor complies with flavoring regulations such as FEMA (US), which governs flavoring agents in consumables. Its use level recommendations typically restrict it to flavor formulations and explicitly exclude fragrance applications, reflecting its intended organoleptic purpose.

Honeysuckle flavor presents as a liquid or concentrated preparation with volatile components responsible for its characteristic floral aroma. Its solubility profile typically enables dispersion in aqueous and alcohol-based solutions, facilitating versatility in product formulations. The chemical constituents are selected or extracted to provide stability under normal food processing conditions, ensuring consistent sensory delivery. Lack of notable hazards allows this flavor to be incorporated with standard handling precautions. Its physicochemical attributes, such as volatility and aroma threshold, critically influence its performance in flavors, affecting persistence and perception in consumed products.

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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)
None found.
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 honeysuckle flavor usage levels up to:
	not for fragrance use.

Safety references

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