Flavor Technology
Date: 25–26 February 2027
Language: English
Venue: ZDS Solingen
Fee: €1,490.00
Flavors and functional ingredients are key success factors in modern food products. They significantly influence taste, sensory perception, consumer acceptance and product positioning – especially in the context of sugar reduction, clean label challenge, regulatory requirements and rising sensory expectations.
Methodology
- Expert input with strong practical relevance
- Sensory examples and guided discussions
- Discussion on application & development aspects
This seminar provides a practice-oriented introduction to flavor technology. The objective is to equip participants with a solid foundation for decision-making and communication in the development, evaluation and application of flavors and functional ingredients.
This seminar is designed for professionals in the flavour-, food and beverage industry – development, application, production, sales, marketing and regulatory who want to deepen their understanding of flavours and flavour technology.
Fundamentals
- Introduction to the world of flavors *
- A first smelling exercise*
- Basic taste notes*
- Taste with and without flavorings – a critical discourse
- Flavor legislation
Sensory Performance of Key Flavor Substances
- Key aroma molecules (part 1)*
- The Vanillin and Vanilla story*
- Key aroma molecules (part 2)*
Sensory
- The human senses
- Sensory methods in the flavor industry
- Cheating senses *
Technology & Production
- The Maillard reaction – thermally processed flavors*
- Overview production technologies
- Flavor Encapsulation*
- Colors
- Course materials in digital format
- Refreshments: snacks and drinks
- Lunch in the ZDS canteen
- Certificate of attendance
- You should wear comfortable work clothes, long trousers and shoes.
- Please bring your own coat.
- Please bring your laptop so that you can access the course materials on site.
Questions?
If you have any questions about the event, please contact our project organization:
seminar@zds-solingen.de
+49 (0) 212 59 61 32
Your course instructor:
Dr. Eberhard Süßle
