Imitation flavorings have several marked advantages, namely:
- In flavorings power they are usually much cheaper than the equivalent natural product necessary to produce the same flavoring effect (even where this is possible) and usually much less sensitive to changing cost.
- They are stable and have a very long shelf life.
- They can be designed to withstand severe processing condition.
- They are highly concentrated and can be produced in a variety of forms (e.g., alcohol based, oil based, or other permitted solvent based solutions or encapsulated powders) suitable for specific applications.
- Within modern manufacturing constraints they are generally readily available being independent of natural cropping, seasonal or other supply consideration.
- They can be tailor made to give the optimum desired flavor effect. This flexibility leads to an ability to create product distinctiveness. Any fruit - or indeed fruit at a particular stage of ripeness – can be imitated; and at a same time, any undesirable characters in the natural flavor profile can be modified or omitted.
- They have a consistency of quality and flavoring effect.
Advantages of Using Imitation Flavors
