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
gc ms
This study aimed to characterize the chemical and sensory profiles of juices from six distinct samples, representing five minor Apulian fruit species (apple, fig, plum, carob, and...
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2026
gc ms
<i>Elettaria cardamomum</i> (cardamom) is an Asian-origin fragrant seed highly valued for its sensory attributes, including its delicate scent and distinctive flavor. Essential oil...
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PMID: 41523288
DOI: 10.1002/fsn3.71395
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2026
aroma analysis
Flavor loss is a major challenge in thermally processed ready‐to‐eat (RTE) foods such as semolina pudding, which relies on the characteristic aroma of cardamom. The volatile and th...
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2026
other
Tunisian traditional fermented foods represent a valuable cultural heritage transmitted across generations and are highly appreciated by consumers for their distinctive flavours, t...
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2026
aeda
This study compared the differences in compositional profiles and aroma characteristics between unde-hulled rapeseed oil (U-RO) and dehulled rapeseed oil (P-RO) after microwave pre...
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2026
gc ms
This study examined the effects of sterols (β-sitosterol) and their derivatives, such as sterol fatty acid ester (β-sitosteryl palmitate) and sterol ferulic acid ester (γ-oryzanol)...
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2026
other
This study explores the effects of ultrasound-assisted heating compared to conventional wet heating on the Maillard reaction (MR) between brewer's spent grain (BSG) protein and gum...
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2026
Food research international (Ottawa, Ont.)
gc ms
This study investigated the effects of plant-based oil composition on the physicochemical properties, sensory perception, and digestive stability of sodium-reduced emulsions. Four...
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2026
gc ms
Whisky is an alcoholic beverage derived from fermented grain mash that is distilled into 'new make spirit' before maturing in barrels. While most research on whisky innovation has...
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2026
aeda
<h4>Introduction</h4>To investigate the impact of different processing methods on the volatile components in <i>Aglaia odorata</i> flower extract (AOFEs).<h4>Methods</h4>Headspace...
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2026
aeda
To systematically explore how processing regulates the volatile metabolites and flavor of Hawk Tea (Litsea coreana), this study used non-targeted volatilomics, HS-SPME-GC–MS, and m...
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2026
gc ms
Rice blast, caused by the fungal pathogen <i>Magnaporthe oryzae</i>, is one of the most devastating diseases affecting global rice production. Plant essential oils (EOs) have been...
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2026
gc ms
<title>Abstract</title> <p> This study used hydro-distillation to evaluate the larvicidal potential of essential oils (EOs) extracted from seven plant species against <italic>Ae...
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2026
Journal of food science
other
Mango (Mangifera indica L.) is a tropical fruit with high nutritional value; however, its postharvest quality often declines due to fungal infections that cause black spots and det...
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2026
International journal of food microbiology
other
The microbial dynamics and lactic acid bacteria (LAB) content of sauerkraut are influenced by various factors. Understanding microbial variations and pathogen-exclusion capacity in...
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2026
sensory panel
This study developed enriched kurt formulations using buttermilk protein sediment, spray-dried whey, soy protein concentrate, and flaxseed cake, and assessed their effects on compo...
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PMID: 41596966
DOI: 10.3390/foods15020369
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2026
Food research international (Ottawa, Ont.)
gc ms
Burrata is a fresh pasta filata cheese produced in Italy and highly appreciated worldwide, for which extending shelf-life remains a significant challenge for the dairy industry. Th...
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2026
sensory panel
Natural fermentation of persimmon vinegar often results in limited flavor profiles. To address this, a bioaugmentation strategy was employed by co-inoculating two strains of lactic...
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2026
aeda
Thermal sterilization significantly influences milk aroma, which is a key factor affecting consumer acceptability. This study employed molecular sensory science to characterize aro...
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2026
aroma analysis
In this study, the effects of lyophilized colostrum powders (1%; cow, buffalo, sheep, and goat) on the aroma profiles and physicochemical and microbiological properties of kefir we...
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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.