Green Apple Flavour F.340694T

Definition & Description
Green Apple Flavour F.340694T is a food-grade liquid flavouring, known in Thai as กลิ่นแอปเปิ้ลเขียว ชนิดน้ำ. It provides an intense green apple aroma and taste, typically from artificial or blended sources. It does not contain colour additives.

Symbol: F.340694T

Sources & Processing

Origin: Often produced using natural compounds (e.g., esters like ethyl butyrate) or synthetic aromatic chemicals to replicate the green apple note.
 

Processing Steps:

1. Extraction/Blending: Combine volatile compounds in a solvent, typically propylene glycol.
2. Purification: Filter to remove impurities.
3. Quality Testing: Ensure safety—no preservatives/allergens, microbe testing. 
4. Bottling: Packaged in sealed, light-protected containers, shelf life. 

Usage in Food Products

Commonly used in:

1.   Confectionery: candies, gummies, hard sweets
2.   Baked Goods & Desserts: cakes, cookies, cupcakes, frostings
3.   Beverages: sodas, sparkling water, iced tea, bubble tea
4.   Frozen Treats: ice cream, shaved ice, cotton candy
5.   Dairy & Snacks: yoghurts, protein drinks, snack bars

Foods Made with It

1. Green apple hard candy & gummies
2. Frostings and icings with a tangy apple twist
3. Flavored iced teas and bubble teas
4. Green apple sodas and sparkling beverages
5. Ice cream and shaved ice desserts
6. Protein or energy drinks
7. Green apple-flavored baked goods: cupcakes, cookies

Benefits of Green Apple Flavour

Although flavourings are used sparingly, some potential advantages include:

1. Improved Palatability: Enhances taste, encouraging fruit-based or low-sugar options.
2. Calorie Control: Enables fruit-like flavour without added sugar or calories.
3. Encourages Variety: Especially useful in products aimed at healthy eating.
4. No Known Allergens: Most are free from major allergens and safe for general use.
5. Supports Functional Foods: Blends with vitamin-rich or probiotic drinks to boost appeal.

References:

[1] https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apple [Accessed 23 June 2025]
[2] https://www.ecblendflavors.com/green-apple-flavor-concentrate/ [Accessed 23 June 2025]
[3] https://specialtyproduce.com/produce/Green_Apples_15876.php [Accessed 23 June 2025]