Peer-Reviewed Research Database
The science behind the engine
Every compound-food link in CompKitchen comes from a peer-reviewed source. Search 38,144 flavor-relevant papers — part of a 44,648-paper indexed corpus — on aroma compounds, odor thresholds, GC-MS analyses, and sensory studies that power the pairing engine.
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Unsupervised Recovery of Food Taxonomy from Volatile Compound Profiles: A UMAP Analysis of 450 Ingredients
Without supervision or human-coded labels, a UMAP projection of 7,464 volatile compounds across 450 ingredients reproduces conventional food categories — and surfaces cross-category molecular bridges that traditional culinary intuition misses.
Johnson, M. C. (2026). Zenodo. DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.19719459
More original analyses in queue — Rychlik integration writeup and per-compound OAV audits.
2024
EFSA journal. European Food Safety Authority
other
Quillaia extract (E 999) was re-evaluated in 2019 by the EFSA Panel on Food Additives and Flavourings (FAF). EFSA derived an acceptable daily intake (ADI) of 3 mg saponins/kg bw pe...
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2024
gc ms
This study employed thermogravimetric analysis (TGA), Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), and pyrolysis gas chromatography/mass spectrometry (Py-GC/MS) to characterize...
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2024
Heliyon
pharmacology
In this work, we report the investigation of the effect of exposure of apple trees to the bioeffector wood distillate (WD), a plant biostimulant used for improving the nutritional...
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2024
gc ms
The Xiecun Huangjiu (XCHJ), an exemplary representation of North Huangjiu, exhibits a distinct and invigorating aroma predominantly formed during its aging period. In this study, w...
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2024
pharmacology
<h4>Background</h4>Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is an aggressive malignancy with poor clinical outcomes. Hence cost-effective drugs with fewer side effects as a standard supporti...
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2024
Cureus
other
INTRODUCTION: The increased use of soft drinks leads to a high prevalence of dental erosion (DE), and the use of polymers can decrease tooth demineralization by a carbonated drink....
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PMID: 38633928
DOI: 10.7759/cureus.56385
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2024
Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)
other
Plant-derived essential oils (EOs) possess significant antimicrobial potential against spoilage and pathogenic microorganisms. However, their efficacy can vary depending on the tes...
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2024
Brain, behavior, and immunity
other
Gut microbial homeostasis is crucial for the health of cognition in elderly. Previous study revealed that polysorbate 80 (P80) as a widely used emulsifier in food industries and ph...
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2024
Frontiers in Plant Science
other
Fungi play a pivotal role in fermentation processes, influencing the breakdown and transformation of metabolites. However, studies focusing on the effects of fungal–metabolite corr...
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2024
gc ms
<b>Background:</b><i>Teucrium capitatum</i> L., a member of the Lamiaceae family, is widely used in traditional medicine for its therapeutic properties. This study aims to analyze...
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PMID: 39770420
DOI: 10.3390/ph17121578
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2024
other
Capsicum spp., commonly known as peppers or chili peppers, are essential horticultural crops. The unique flavors, pungency levels, and nutritional profiles of these peppers are det...
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2024
USAMV Cluj-Napoca
aeda
Black pepper (Piper nigrum L.), hailed as the "King of Spices," holds a prominent place not only in culinary practices but also in traditional and modern medicine. This revie...
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2024
other
Peppers (Piper nigrum L.) are distinguished by their pungent flavor and aroma. Piperine is a major acid-amide alkaloid with a piperidine ring that gives pepper its flavor and scent...
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2024
other
Nutritionists found beans still rarely consumed in Western diet, despite its high nutritional value was proven and recommended by authorities. The study aimed to propose a simple a...
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2024
aroma analysis
Chili peppers are appreciated and consumed especially for their sensorial attributes, but also because of their rich content in bioactive compounds. Capsaicin is one of the most im...
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2024
other
Onion rings are made from onion slices coated in breadcrumbs and fried, typically served with tartar sauce. Chicken onion rings are a variation that combines onion rings with a chi...
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2024
other
Raisins, derived from dried grapes, represent a valuable commodity rich in secondary metabolites, particularly volatile organic compounds (VOCs). The primary objective of this revi...
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2024
other
The study evaluated the effect of adding of nutmeg (Myristica fragrans Houtt.) essential oil (NEO) as a feed additive on methane production, rumen fermentation parameters, rumen en...
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2024
The surgeon : journal of the Royal Colleges of Surgeons of Edinburgh and Ireland
other
BACKGROUND: General anaesthesia is in common use for patients undergoing surgical procedures, with the option of both inhalational and intravenous anaesthetic techniques. Anaesthet...
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2024
other
Abstract Monosodium glutamate (MSG), a salt form of a non-essential amino acid, is widely used as a food additive, particularly in Asian cuisines, due to its unique flavor-enhancin...
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PMID: 38469567
DOI: 10.2147/JAA.S451911
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Sources: PubMed (US National Library of Medicine), Semantic Scholar, Europe PMC, CORE. Papers are selected by targeted search queries for each ingredient and compound in our database.