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
other
Monosodium glutamate (MSG) is widely used as a flavor enhancer in food, known for its ability to modulate umami taste and improve overall food palatability. Despite its recognized...
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2024
Pediatric allergy and immunology : official publication of the European Society of Pediatric Allergy and Immunology
other
BACKGROUND: Consumption of ultra-processed foods [UPFs] may be associated with negative health outcomes. Limited data exist regarding the potential role of UPFs in the occurrence o...
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2024
aroma analysis
The aim of this study was to develop a plant-based fermented beverage from discarded bread flour and to analyze its characteristics as a novel functional product. Eight cereal-base...
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PMID: 38540941
DOI: 10.3390/foods13060951
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2024
other
Pork is one of the most widely produced and consumed meats in the world, and it is also an important source of animal protein. The continuous rise in feed prices has forced the pig...
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PMID: 38790877
DOI: 10.3390/foods13101577
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2024
gc ms
<i>Citrus</i> is an important genus in the Rutaceae family, and citrus peels can be used in both food and herbal medicine. However, the bulk of citrus peels are discarded as waste...
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2024
gc ms
Huajiao (<i>Zanthoxylum bungeanum</i> Maxim.) is extensively cultivated in various countries, including China, Korea, and India, owing to its adaptability to diverse environments....
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PMID: 39055205
DOI: 10.1002/fsn3.4126
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2024
Soegijapranata Catholic University
other
Nutmeg is a spice plant native to Maluku, Indonesia. Nutmeg seed oleoresin is widely applied in the food and beverage industry because of its unique flavor and aroma. However, oleo...
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2024
Faculty of Pharmacy, Universitas Gadjah Mada
gc ms
This study aims to isolate the nutmeg essential oil (Myristica fragrans Houtt) from Aceh Indonesia and evaluate their biological activity. The antioxidant activity of the nutmeg es...
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2024
other
Since long ago nutmeg was a popular commodity with high economical value, especially as spices. Nutmeg fruit could be processed into candied nutmeg, as an effort of food diversific...
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2024
other
Background : The mace is the part that surrounds the nutmeg seeds. Mace and nutmeg seeds are widely used as a spice in food products and in traditional medicine used as a remedy fo...
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2024
pharmacology
Carob syrup is a brown, thick syrup produced from carob pulp that can be directly consumed or used as a sweetener, which also finds applications in folk medicinal practices. In thi...
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2024
sensory panel
Carob pulp flour has antidiabetic and antioxidant activities, is naturally sweet, and is rich in fibers. It is obtained from carob pod pulp from the evergreen tree Ceratonia siliqu...
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PMID: 39272580
DOI: 10.3390/foods13172815
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2024
TURKISH JOURNAL OF BIOLOGY
pharmacology
The severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) was the cause of the coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19), commonly known as the coronavirus pandemic. Since December 2020,...
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2024
Journal of the American Nutrition Association
other
Lemongrass contains a variety of substances that are known to have antioxidant and disease-preventing properties, including essential oils, compounds, minerals, and vitamins. Lemon...
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2024
Applied and Natural Science Foundation
other
Lemon is a globally cultivated citrus fruit crop that has gained a significant market share in recent years. Lemon tends to taste bitter on prolonged storage periods, leading to un...
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2024
other
Dental caries remains a prevalent global health concern, often linked to Streptococcus mutans, a primary contributor to plaque formation and tooth demineralization. Conventional to...
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2024
other
The objective of the current study was to determine impacts of Latilactobacillus sakei cell-free supernatants in conjunction with plant extracts on the chemical (total volatile bas...
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2024
other
Problems such as periodontal disease, tooth decay, and oral candidiasis are common conditions that affect people of all ages and geographical zones. They are often associated with...
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2024
other
Cold atmospheric pressure plasma (CAPP) comprises an ensemble of ionized gas, neutral particles, and/or reactive species. Electricity is frequently used to produce CAPP via a varie...
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PMID: 39723049
DOI: 10.1002/fsn3.4583
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2024
other
Background: Common hops (Humulus lupulus L.) play a key role in brewing, providing the bitterness, flavor, and aroma of beer, and are widely used in supplements for their antibacte...
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PMID: 39519459
DOI: 10.3390/nu16213626
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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.