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
aeda
Aroma is a key attribute influencing the quality of fermented dairy products. Volatile and odor-active compounds of kefir (SN) and three yogurt samples (S1, S2, and S3) were analyz...
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2026
other
This research examines mechanical finishing and digital printing methods for imparting antibacterial properties to denim fabrics. It evaluates the use of plant-based nanoemulsions,...
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2026
other
Plants have evolved intricate defense strategies to combat herbivorous insect attacks, including the production of toxic secondary metabolites and the attraction of natural enemies...
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2026
Molecular nutrition & food research
other
Fiber-rich rye foods reduced body weight in overweight or obese individuals compared to refined wheat, though the underlying mechanisms remain unclear. This study compared the effe...
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PMID: 41388979
DOI: 10.1002/mnfr.70352
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2026
gc ms
The study assessed the occurrence, spatial distribution, and potential human health risks of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) within the Greater Fifth Ward, a residential ar...
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2026
other
Wooden waste railroad ties preserved with coal tar creosote oil represent a specific source of polluting substances. The aim of this study was to investigate and compare extraction...
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2026
aeda
Smoky aroma, a culturally significant and globally appreciated flavor, is a key sensory attribute in a wide range of products, from traditional smoked foods to modern beverages and...
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2026
sensory panel
During the last few decades, an urgent need for sustainable and health-promoting food products has been witnessed. In this vein, the development of functional foods enriched with p...
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2026
gc ms
The flavor and aroma of kiwifruit are largely influenced by the concentration of Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs). To analyze the volatile profiles and identify characteristic aro...
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PMID: 41517219
DOI: 10.3390/foods15010152
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2026
gc ms
A deep eutectic solvents-based ferrofluids (DES-FFs) material was prepared by combining small-sized Fe<sub>3</sub>O<sub>4</sub> magnetic cores with a ternary choline chloride/sesam...
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2026
other
Endocrine disruptors such as bisphenol A (BPA) are increasingly associated with metabolic disorders, including metabolic dysfunction-associated fatty liver disease (MASLD). This pr...
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PMID: 41669560
DOI: 10.1002/fsn3.71520
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2026
aroma analysis
Lipids are crucial determinants of the flavor and nutritional quality of meat. However, a deep understanding of how specific fatty acids direct the formation of key aroma compounds...
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2026
aroma analysis
This study systematically analyzed the changes in nutritional quality, processing quality, and enzyme activity of different corn varieties in Northeast China across various harvest...
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2026
gc ms
This study develops a comprehensive workflow integrating Headspace Solid-Phase Microextraction Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (HS-SPME-GC-MS) with advanced supervised machine...
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PMID: 41596987
DOI: 10.3390/foods15020389
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2026
gc ms
Thermal oxidation of edible oils during high-temperature cooking produces complex fumes containing harmful volatile compounds. However, the role of water, a common co-reactant in p...
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2026
sensory panel
This study investigated the changes in volatile flavor compounds of <i>Boletus edulis</i> under different cooking methods (fresh, steaming, frying, roasting and boiling) using gas...
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PMID: 41541706
DOI: 10.1002/fsn3.71430
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2026
gc ms
<h4>Background</h4>Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM)-related hepatotoxicity is a growing global concern. We utilized multi-modal analysis to characterize CAM product saf...
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2026
International journal of food microbiology
other
In Comté cheese production, Streptococcus thermophilus and thermophilic lactobacilli (Lactobacillus delbrueckii and Lactobacillus helveticus) drive acidification and early fermenta...
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2026
pharmacology
This study evaluated the effects of dietary supplementation with Bacillus coagulans and/or the brown macroalga Dictyota dichotoma on growth, blood biochemical indices, immune respo...
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2026
other
Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) can enter water bodies and bioaccumulate in fish, leading to biomagnification; therefore, their monitoring is necessary. Passive sampling is...
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PMID: 41718275
DOI: 10.3390/jox16010032
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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.