Flavor Descriptors For Citrus Fruit and Citrus Flavoring Concentrates

Describing  the taste of a citrus and natural citrus flavoring concentrates

When it comes to the citrus, A recent study shows citrus juices provide more nutrients per calorie than other commonly consumed 100 percent
fruit juices such as apple, grape, pineapple and prune. The nutrient-density study, published in the May 2007 issue
of the “Journal of Food Science,” reports “Fruit juices vary considerably in the quantity of nutrients per calorie,” explains author Gail Rampersaud of the University of Florida. “The study uncovered just how much better the nutrient profi les of 100 percent grapefruit and orange juice are than other commonly consumed fruit juices.” Citrus juices earned the highest nutrient-density scores because compared to other juices in the analysis they are lower in calories and higher in essential nutrients including:

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The most common citrus fruit, orange, is a storehouse of several beneficial vitamins and nutrients. From the skin to the fiber, an orange is healthy to the core.  Vitamin C Oranges are an excellent source of vitamin C — one orange contains 116.2 per cent of the daily requirement for vitamin C.
Vitamin C is the primary water-soluble antioxidant in the body. It fights free radicals and prevents cell damage.

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Orange Fruit and Orange Flavoring Concentrates Descriptive Terms:

• Juicy

• Acidic

• Fleshy

• Citrusy

• Peely-rindy

• Seed-note

• Fresh-green

• Aldehyic Fatty

• Terpy-oxidized

• Woody

• Floral-neroli blossom

• Floral-waxy

• Mandarin-tangerine

• Oily

• Sweet

• Bitter-orange

• Fruity

• Creamy-cardboardy

• Tart-sour

• Peely

• Estery-chemical

Descriptive Types of Orange Fruit and Orange Flavoring Concentrates:

• Fresh juice

• Soda pop

• Candied peel

• Grated peel

• Orange Blossom

• Confectionary slices

• Curacao- Triple Sec

• Gelatin

• Orange oil

• Temple

• Navel

• Tangelo

Lemons are small yellow fruits with acidic nature. Lemon juice is used throughout the world in various cuisines to add flavor and taste to foods. Nutrition Facts and Information about Lemon: Very good amounts of copper, magnesium, manganese, iron, phosphorous, potassium and calcium are found in lemons. Small amounts of zinc and sodium can also be seen in lemons.
Vitamin Content: Lemon contains excellent levels of vitamin c. It is also a good source of thiamin, vitamin c, vitamin b6, riboflavin and pantothenic acid. Lemon also contains traces of vitamin b2.  Calorie Content of Lemon:  One lemon of approximately 100 g contains 22 calories of energy.  Health Benefits of Lemon:  Most of the health benefits of lemon can be attributed to the presence Vitamin C. Lemons are good for digestion, cancer, heart diseases, arthritis, boosting immune system, diabetes, liver disorders, infections, dental care, hair care, skin care, and urinary tract infections.

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Lemon Fruit and Lemon Flavoring Concentrates Descriptive Terms:

• Juciy

• Acidic

• Fleshy

• Peely-rind

• Fresh

• Citral

• Floral-rosy-geraniol

• Oily

• Cooked pie filling

• Candylike

• Sweet

• Lime

• Sour-tart

• Seedy

• Citrus

• Lemongrass-green

• Woody

• Waxy

• Sulfide

• Over-ripe

Descriptive Types of Lemon Fruit and Lemon Flavoring Concentrates:

• Lemonade

• Lemonheads candy

• Cooked pie filling

• Candied Peel

• Fresh Juice

• Gelatin

• Furniture polish

• Wafers

• Lemon oil

• Fruit Cereal

A small green citrus fruit providing juice or peel that is added to food dishes for a refreshing, tart flavor. It is the smallest of the citrus fruit family. The flavor of a lime is stronger and more tart than a lemon, but in most cases they are interchangeable in recipes. Limes are round or oval in shape, ranging from 1 to 2 inches in diameter, and most often have a green outer skin.

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Descriptive Types of Lime Fruit and Lime Flavoring Concentrates:

• Fresh green

• Acidic

• Juicy

• Fleshy

• Lemon-citral

• Sweet

• Piney

• Dry-medicinal

• Oily

Descriptive Types of Lime Fruit and Lime Flavoring Concentrates:

• Gummybear

• Lemon-lime soda

• Lime juice

• Key lime pie

• Candied peel

• Hard candy

• Lime oil

• Fruit cereal

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Sources: online searches flavoring industry and FONA Int.

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