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- Artificial Flavor
- A flavor substance not derived from natural sources. Created through chemical synthesis to replicate or create desired taste profiles.
- Beverage Kit
- A pre-measured, pre-packaged bundle of all ingredients needed for a production run, shipped directly to a copacker to simplify supply chain management.
- Clean Label
- A product formulation approach using ingredients that consumers recognize and understand. These ingredients are typically natural, minimally processed, and free from artificial additives.
- Copack / Copacker
- A contract manufacturer that produces finished goods (typically beverages) on behalf of a brand owner using supplied formulations and ingredients.
- Encapsulation
- A technique that coats flavor particles in a protective shell, improving stability, controlling release, and protecting against degradation during processing.
- FID (Formula Identification)
- The identifier TTB assigns to an approved flavor formula for use in alcoholic beverages. An approved FID sheet documents that a flavor has cleared TTB review and states how it may be used.
- Flavor House
- A company that specializes in creating, manufacturing, and supplying flavors to food and beverage manufacturers. Also called a flavor company or flavor manufacturer.
- Flavor Profile
- The combination of taste, aroma, and mouthfeel characteristics that define a specific flavor. For example: 'bright citrus with floral undertones and a sweet finish.'
- GFSI
- Global Food Safety Initiative, a business-driven coalition that benchmarks food safety standards. SQF is one of the GFSI-recognized certification schemes.
- GRAS
- Generally Recognized As Safe, an FDA designation for substances that are considered safe for use in food based on scientific evidence or long history of use.
- Kosher Certification
- Certification that products comply with Jewish dietary laws. Allen Flavors holds OU (Orthodox Union) certification, the world's most recognized kosher symbol.
- Natural Flavor
- Per FDA (21 CFR 101.22): a flavor derived from natural sources such as fruits, vegetables, herbs, spices, or other plant/animal materials through extraction, distillation, or other physical processes.
- N&A (Natural & Artificial)
- A flavor that contains both natural and artificial flavor substances. Labeled as 'Natural and Artificial Flavors' on product packaging.
- NOP (National Organic Program)
- The USDA program that regulates organic agricultural products, including organic flavors. Sets standards for production, handling, and labeling of organic products.
- Oil-Soluble Flavor
- A flavor designed to dissolve in oil or fat-based systems. Used in applications like chocolate, confections, and fat-based coatings.
- Organic Flavor
- A flavor produced using certified organic source materials per USDA NOP standards. Requires third-party certification from an accredited body like QAI.
- Plating
- A powder flavor manufacturing technique where liquid flavor is absorbed onto a dry carrier (like maltodextrin or modified starch), creating a free-flowing powder.
- QAI
- Quality Assurance International, an accredited USDA organic certifying agency. Allen Flavors is QAI certified as both an organic handler and processor.
- Sensory Evaluation
- The scientific discipline of using human senses to evaluate food products by assessing appearance, aroma, taste, texture, and overall acceptability.
- Spray Drying
- A technique that converts liquid flavor into powder by spraying it into a hot air chamber, rapidly evaporating moisture to produce fine, uniform particles.
- SQF
- Safe Quality Food, a GFSI-benchmarked food safety and quality program. Allen Flavors holds the SQF Food Safety & Quality Code certification, the program's most comprehensive tier, adding quality management on top of food safety.
- TTB
- Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau, the federal agency that regulates alcoholic beverages in the United States, including approving flavors for use in alcoholic products.
- Water-Soluble Flavor
- A flavor designed to dissolve in water-based systems. The most common format for beverage applications.
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