caramel cashew flavor

Caramel cashew flavor is a composite flavoring agent that recreates the well-known combination of caramel's sweet, roasted sugar notes and the distinctive nutty aroma of cashews. This flavor blend typically appears as a liquid or concentrate used in food applications. Sensory attributes highlight a caramellic character enriched with a salty, sweet, and nutty profile that mimics familiar carnival treats. Synonymously, it may be described broadly as a caramel nut flavor. Chemical databases such as PubChem provide reference data for typical constituent aromas, although this flavor is a blend rather than a single compound. Its production generally involves blending high purity flavor ingredients derived from natural or synthetic sources, optimized for use in a variety of edible products.

This flavor does not occur naturally as a single compound but is formulated to emulate caramelized sugar and cashew nut aromas found in confectionery and baked goods. It finds wide applicability across all flavored product types, including desserts, candies, beverages, and various snack items. The flavor is valued for imparting a familiar salty-sweet-nutty profile often associated with carnival or fairground treats. Usage guidelines recommend adherence to food safety standards such as FEMA (US) for flavor ingredients. Its versatility makes it suitable for incorporation into diverse formulations where a rich caramel and nut flavor is desired.

Caramel cashew flavor is primarily a mixture of volatile aroma compounds formulated into a liquid medium suitable for easy blending into food matrices. The physical properties such as viscosity, solubility in aqueous or lipid phases, and stability under typical food processing conditions influence product formulation decisions. Its caramellic notes arise from compounds that may include furans and lactones, while nutty characteristics often derive from lactones and pyrazines. The absence of classified hazards facilitates its use without complex handling conditions, although manufacturers must consider flavor intensity and compatibility with other ingredients to maintain sensory integrity in final products.

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 caramel cashew flavor usage levels up to:
	not for fragrance use.

Safety references

None found