Flavor Profile: Characterized by a classic, intense honey-sweet aroma with complex layers: top notes feature a subtle pollen scent; middle notes offer a rich, syrupy sweetness; and base notes provide a warm, waxy quality or a hint of fermented honey aroma.
Honey flavor is a category of additives—defined by “sweet-floral-caramel” notes—that simulate the aroma of natural polyfloral or monofloral honeys. Key aroma compounds include:
Sweet and floral notes: Phenylacetic acid, phenylethyl acetate, phenylethyl alcohol, linalool, vanillin, and ethyl vanillin;
Caramel and malty notes: 5-Methylfurfural, furfuryl alcohol, maltol, and ethyl maltol;
Lightly fermented/fruity notes: Ethyl acetate, amyl valerate, and gamma-decalactone, which enhance the juicy “honey nectar” sensation.
Food Honey Flavour is used in Bread, cakes, cookies, candy, tea, beverages, ice cream, yogurt, protein bars, toothpaste, pet food
Food Honey Flavour is used in Bread, cakes, cookies, candy, tea, beverages, ice cream, yogurt, protein bars, toothpaste, pet food
Main Applications:
Bakery: Bread, cakes, cookies, Chinese walnut cookies (tao su), mooncakes, and flaky pastries.
Confectionery/Chocolate: Hard candies, gummies, toffee, milk candies, and praline fillings.
Beverages: Honey green tea, honey pomelo tea, honey-flavored sodas, functional waters, and milk-based drinks.
Frozen Desserts/Dairy: Honey ice cream, yogurt, milkshakes, and milk-cap toppings; pairs well with fruit and nut flavors.
Solid & Functional Foods: Cereals, protein bars, meal replacement powders, and chewable tablets.
Industrial & Personal Care: Toothpaste, mouthwash, body wash, perfumes, dry pet food, etc.
Food Honey Flavour is used in Bread, cakes, cookies, candy, tea, beverages, ice cream, yogurt, protein bars, toothpaste, pet food
Recommended dosage:
Beverages, jelly, cold drinks: 0.05%–0.15%;
Candy, chocolate: 0.2%–0.5%;
Baked goods, cookies, cakes: 0.1%–0.3%;
Jam, dairy products: 0.1%–0.3%;
Personal care products, pet food: 0.05%–0.3%;
Food Honey Flavour is used in Bread, cakes, cookies, candy, tea, beverages, ice cream, yogurt, protein bars, toothpaste, pet food
