FEMA | 3878 |
CAS | 1618-26-4 |
EINECS | 216-577-9 |
JECFA Food Flavoring | 533 |
CoE Number | N/A |
Organoleptic Notes |
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Odor | sulfurous garlic, sulfurous, green, spicy, mushroom, pungent, metallic, alliaceous, mustard, horseradish |
Flavor | alliaceous alliaceous, sulfurous, fresh, onion, garlic, vegetable, cabbage, spicy, mustard, horseradish, |
Material Notes | Odorous constit. of white truffle (Tuber magnatum); volatile component of some cheeses and boiled beef aroma. Also found in milk, fish oils, shitake mushroom, truffles, prawns and lobster. Important off-flavour component of foods. Used in seasonings 2,4-Dithiapentane is an organic compound known to be an important component of truffle flavor. It is used as a primary aromatic ingredient in truffle oil when combined in an olive oil base. |