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.
2026
sensory panel
Modern diets often provide insufficient health-promoting nutrients, prompting the development of enriched staple foods. This study investigated the impact of incorporating germinat...
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PMID: 41897750
DOI: 10.3390/foods15061029
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2026
other
The rate of acidification (pH = 6.1) at an appropriate degree is responsible for supplying suitable aroma components and functional properties to cheese. This study aimed to evalua...
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PMID: 41596851
DOI: 10.3390/foods15020252
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2026
gc ms
The aim of this paper was to evaluate the levels, geographical and inter-species variability, and the potential implications of plastic additives in bivalve mollusks along the Gali...
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2026
pharmacology
Oxidative stress (OS) resulting from an imbalance between reactive oxygen species (ROS) generation and antioxidant defenses plays a pivotal role in vascular diseases such as athero...
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PMID: 41596717
DOI: 10.3390/ijms27021075
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2026
aeda
Fujian Oolong Teas (FOTs) exhibit diverse aromas; however, a systematic understanding of the relationship between their volatiles and sensory attributes is lacking. This study deve...
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2026
gc ms
Dajiang, a fermented bean-based condiment, is highly popular in Northeast China. In this research, peanut-soybean Dajiang was successfully developed by incorporating peanuts into t...
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PMID: 41755888
DOI: 10.1002/fsn3.71566
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2026
aroma analysis
Flavor enrichment in commercial yogurts commonly relies on exogenous flavoring agents, failing to meet consumer demand for clean-label products with natural ingredients. This study...
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PMID: 41596871
DOI: 10.3390/foods15020272
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2026
gc ms
Species of the genus Mentha are valued for their aroma and bioactivity. This study presents a comprehensive 3-year (2022-2024) evaluation of two Mentha spicata and three Mentha × p...
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2026
gc ms
The effects of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) from tobacco and Myzus persicae (Sulzer) (Homoptera, Aphididae) on the host-searching behavior and fecundity of Aphidoletes aphidim...
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2026
gc ms
<h4>Background</h4><i>Crataegus azarolus</i> (hawthorn) is a medicinal plant traditionally used for various health benefits and culinary reasons, although its psychiatric effects r...
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2026
gc ms
<h4>Background</h4>In recent years, there has been an increasing demand for high-quality dried aquatic products that possess similar organoleptic and nutritional qualities to their...
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2026
aeda
Native Chinese pig breeds are highly valued for their superior meat quality and distinct flavor characteristics. This study compared the volatile organic compound (VOC) profiles of...
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2026
other
This study investigates how the Chishui River acts as a geographical barrier driving microecological divergence in Daqu. Utilizing qu-omics, this study investigated metabolic pheno...
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2026
aeda
Leaf tenderness influences green tea quality, yet its role in flavour formation remains unclear. This study analysed green teas from <i>Camellia sinensis</i> cv. 'Chuancha No. 2' w...
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2026
other
This paper discusses the total replacement of egg white (EW) with faba bean protein concentrate (FPC) in a marshmallow formulation. The physico-chemical and techno-functional chara...
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PMID: 41596980
DOI: 10.3390/foods15020382
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2026
gc ms
Plectranthus hadiensis (Lamiaceae) is recognized for its rich terpene content and potential applications in agriculture, medicine, and aromatherapy. Terpenes are major constituents...
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2026
aroma analysis
This study investigated the effects of maple syrup grades (maple syrup vs. VR5) and fermentation parameters (sugars, nutrients, and yeast concentrations) on maple wine's kinetics,...
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2026
other
Mihaliç is a traditional cheese manufactured using artisanal methods without adding starter cultures from a mixture of sheep's and cow's milk. The indigenous microbiota originating...
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PMID: 41635736
DOI: 10.1002/fsn3.71489
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2026
gc ms
This study analyzed the volatile components of 'Fengtang' plum at different maturity stages using GC-MS and GC-IMS, identifying 54 and 60 compounds respectively. Aldehydes and alco...
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2026
Annals of clinical biochemistry
other
BackgroundDyslipidemia is a lifestyle-related disease; therefore, cholesterol biosynthesis inhibitors in foods can be easily ingested on a daily basis and are effective in aiding t...
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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.