Flavor University Podcast

In this episode, we speak with Paul Hoffman, Scientist at FONA and explore his culinary experiences and topics related to weird flavor science. Paul discusses a day in the life as a scientist, strange flavor combinations, and the fun and unusual applications that he works with daily. Stay tuned for discussion around cricket protein, hot dog flavored cupcakes, and the use of anchovies. Warning: in...

In this episode, Katie Buss, Director of Sensory, and Ashley Rakow, Senior Sensory Scientist, dive into the science of sensory and its role in the world of product development. Learn about the different types of sensory testing, how to use descriptive terms, and how sensory is a critical tool in the product development process.

In this episode, we speak with Senior Application Technologists, Heather Farnum and Kaylind Cook, where they discuss how flavors can affect consumers' moods. Tune in and learn how specific flavors can put you in a good mood, a relaxed state of mind, or simply take you back and remind you of happy memories.

In this episode, we speak with Pamela Oscarson, Consumer Insights Manager, and Jennifer Howell, Director of Regulatory Innovation, and they discuss clean label in the food and beverage industry today. Since there is no legal definition for “clean,” we explore the consumer’s expectations and the regulatory landscape in the gray space that is clean label.

In this episode, we speak with Dr. Robert Sobel, Vice President of Research of Innovation at FONA and explore the advent of artificial intelligence and it’s industrial uses in the flavor Industry. We discuss different ways this technology plays a role in our everyday life and how it can benefit the food & beverage industry into the future.

In this episode, we speak with Flavorists, Rebecca Genovise and Jessica Lopez, where they take you behind the scenes in becoming a flavorist, a day in the life, and how to work smarter with flavor. Learn how to build a flavor and see why some unusual raw materials are important when building a robust flavor - stick around to hear what flavor they built!

In this episode, Molly Zimmerman, Innovation Manager, and Gena Tiesch, Industry Manager, share all about innovation, from defining the different kinds of innovation to bringing the magic of flavor innovation to your product development. Learn how new product innovations can succeed, why some fail -- and stick around to hear about what they call the  “Salted Caramel Blueberry Paradox.”

In this episode, we interview Jennifer Howell, Director of Regulatory Innovation, and discuss flavor from a regulatory standpoint in the food and beverage industry. We discuss simple ways of decoding flavors for consumers, labeling, allergens, natural, and so much more.

In this episode, we interview Pamela Oscarson, Consumer Insights Manager, and explore Flavor Radar®, FONA’s flagship flavor mapping methodology.

In this episode, we interview Dr. Robert Sobel, Vice President of Research of Innovation at FONA and discuss what is flavor, why we use flavor, and it's history.