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
Many species of the genus Rosa were renowned for their high ornamental or edible value. Among them, Rosa rubus, a native species in China, boasts a pleasant aroma of its flowers th...
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2026
pharmacology
The physicochemical properties of yogurt incorporated with fermented black raspberry juice and sugar beet fiber were predicted using machine learning. Yogurt samples were prepared...
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2026
gc ms
Lactic acid bacteria fermentation enhances plant beverage quality, yet storage-related mechanisms of fermented pumpkin juice remain unclear. This study investigated effects of ferm...
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2026
sensory panel
An indigenous yeast strain with high β-glucosidase-producing capacity was isolated from <i>Pyracantha fortuneana</i> (Maxim.) Li, identified as <i>Wickerhamomyces anomalus</i> (des...
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2026
gc ms
This study investigates the complex host-parasite interactions between Unionicola mites and freshwater mussels, focusing on infestation patterns across four mussel species from two...
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2026
gc ms
Agricultural phytosanitary products reach coastal bivalve mollusks via surface runoff and the deposition of wind-borne dust. We evaluated the occurrence and concentration ranges of...
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2026
aeda
To investigate the differential effects of yeast extract (YE) and clam extract (CE) on the flavor of ginger-surimi cake, this study elucidates their flavor enhancement mechanisms u...
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2026
other
<h4>Background</h4>Shikuwasa (<i>Citrus depressa</i> Hayata) essential oil, rich in limonene and γ-terpinene, produces calming effects, but its psychological and physiological rela...
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2026
gc ms
Recurrent caries continues to pose a major problem in restorative dentistry. Although numerous antimicrobial agents have been added to restorative materials, their effectiveness an...
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2026
other
In this study, natural fruit vinegars produced from gilaburu (<i>Viburnum opulus</i>), blackberry (<i>Rubus fruticosus</i>), and bitter orange (<i>Citrus aurantium</i>) using tradi...
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PMID: 41717133
DOI: 10.1002/fsn3.71481
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2026
aeda
Aroma is a key quality indicator of citrus, especially an important sensory trait of aromatic acidic citrus germplasm. Nevertheless, systematic research of aroma formation and its...
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2026
gc ms
Food fraud, particularly in the olive oil sector, represents a pressing concern within the agri-food industry, with implications for consumer trust and product authenticity. Certif...
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PMID: 41516710
DOI: 10.3390/s26010275
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2026
gc ms
This study examines the effects of flower storage duration and harvest time on the yield and evolution of the volatile composition of ylang-ylang (<i>Cananga odorata</i> forma <i>g...
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2026
other
Wine yeasts play a central role in alcoholic fermentation and significantly contribute to the sensory attributes of wines through cellular autolysis during lees aging (sur lie), es...
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2026
gc ms
The flavor of olive oil is primarily influenced by minor compounds such as volatile and phenolic compounds, which play a significant role in consumer preferences. This study aimed...
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PMID: 41815856
DOI: 10.1002/fsn3.71636
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2026
other
The peach puree was fermented by 4 selected <i>Lactobacillus</i> strains, the changes in sugars, acids, phenolics, carotenoids, and volatile composition after fermentation and subs...
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2026
Comprehensive reviews in food science and food safety
gc ms
Red berry wines, produced from fruits such as strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, blackberries, currants, elderberries, and goji berries, have emerged as innovative alcoholic p...
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2026
aeda
Terpenoids play a crucial role in determining grape fruit quality, yet a comprehensive evaluation of their metabolic dynamics remains lacking. This study examined 'Shine Muscat' gr...
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2026
aeda
Hawk tea (<i>Litsea coreana</i> Levl. var. <i>lanuginosa</i>), a naturally caffeine-free herbal beverage widely consumed in Southwest China, is characterized by a pronounced campho...
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PMID: 41596923
DOI: 10.3390/foods15020324
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2026
aeda
The aromatic characteristics of cigar tobacco leaves are the result of the release of aromatic compounds, but research on the distinctive aromatic profiles of cigars has been limit...
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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.