Grape Flavour F.343803T กลิ่นองุ่น ชนิดน้ำ F.343803T
Definition and Description
Grape Flavour F.343803T is a concentrated liquid grape flavoring used in the food and beverage industry to impart the sweet, fruity, and aromatic taste of grapes. It is designed to mimic or enhance the natural grape flavor in products, especially when fresh grapes or juice are impractical to use in manufacturing.
Type: Liquid Grape Flavor
Symbol: F.343803T
E Number: E1530 (propylene glycol, often used as a solvent in flavors)
Sources and Processing
Grape flavour can be derived from both natural and artificial sources:
Natural Sources: Extracted from real grapes or grape juice through steam distillation or solvent extraction. Natural esters and aldehydes like methyl anthranilate are also common components.
Artificial Sources: Synthesized in labs to replicate the signature fruity notes of grapes using safe food-grade chemicals.
The processing includes:
Selection of base compounds (either from natural extracts or synthesized flavor molecules).
Blending with carriers like propylene glycol (E1530) to stabilize the flavor.
Filtration and bottling into food-safe containers for industrial use.
Uses in Food Products
Grape Flavour F.343803T is widely used to add or boost grape taste in various culinary applications. It is suitable for both sweet and beverage products due to its solubility and aroma retention.
Common Food Applications:
- Grape-flavored soft drinks
- Candies (hard candies, gummies)
- Ice creams and sorbets
- Yogurt and dairy drinks
- Baked goods like cupcakes and cookies
- Gelatin and pudding desserts
- Health and energy drinks
- Fruit sauces or syrups
Benefits
While กลิ่นองุ่น ชนิดน้ำ is primarily for flavoring, it can contribute indirectly to a healthier diet by enhancing taste without the need for added sugars or calories. When formulated with natural extracts, it may retain minor phytonutrients from grapes.
Possible Health-Related Benefits:
- Reduces sugar use: Encourages the consumption of low-sugar products by enhancing flavor naturally.
- Improves appetite: Especially in children or elderly individuals who have a reduced appetite.
- Mood-enhancing: Pleasant flavors like grape can elevate mood and sensory satisfaction.
- Supports hydration: Adding grape flavor to water can increase fluid intake.
- Natural antioxidant traces (in natural versions): May contain remnants of antioxidants like resveratrol found in grapes.
References:
[1] https://dolceflav.com/blogs/flavor-recipe-blogs/grape-flavoring-in-food-beverages [Accessed 23 June 2025]
[2] https://dolceflav.com/blogs/flavor-recipe-blogs/grape-flavoring-in-food-beverages [Accessed 23 June 2025]
[3] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grape [Accessed 23 June 2025]