Compositions comprising a flavor/taste modifying agent and a sweetener are disclosed. The flavor/taste modifying agent is present at an amount sufficient to enhance a flavor and/or taste profile of the sweetener in the composition.

Trichomes are removed from hops flowers and the related undesirable vegetative matter by a process that deploys water slurry agitation to produce a mixture of solid trichomes and similarly sized plant debris from the flowers. The plant debris are then removed by gravity filtration in a dense inert liquid, which is preferably a salt or brine solution. The desirable trichomes or trichome glands float on the dense liquid, while the undesirable vegetative matter sinks to the bottom of the brine containing vessel. The trichomes are readily removed and can be processed further to form concentrates for flavoring beer or other beverage, as well as added directly to beer at any stage in the brewing process.

The present invention relates to granules comprising an active substance, obtained by spray-drying an emulsion comprising said active substance, solid particles, water and a water-soluble biopolymer having a molecular weight below 100 KDa. The invention further relates to a process for obtaining such granules and to products containing them.

Sweetener and flavor compositions with improved taste profiles are disclosed. Also disclosed are methods of making and methods of using such sweetener and flavor compositions.

Sweetener and flavor compositions with improved taste profiles are disclosed. Also disclosed are methods of making and methods of using such sweetener and flavor compositions.

Sweetener and flavor compositions with improved taste profiles are disclosed. Also disclosed are methods of making and methods of using such sweetener and flavor compositions.

The present invention relates to a process for the eco-responsible preparation of absolutes that may be used in particular as perfume in the cosmetics and perfumery sectors or as flavour in the food sector. This process is characterized by a step of ethanolic extraction of the plant material at very low temperature.

Various ingredients and compositions are prepared from Stevia rebaudiana Bertoni plant. The compositions can be used as bulking agents, and sweeteners in foods, beverages, cosmetics and pharmaceuticals.

A method for modifying the composition of essential oils to be used as such or as ingredients for flavour and fragrance formulations, the process using carbon dioxide and suitable solvents in combination with specific supports; Flavours and fragrances containing ingredients produced by the method and applications using the flavours and fragrances.

Stevia compositions are prepared from steviol glycosides of Stevia rebaudiana Bertoni. The compositions are able to provide a superior taste profile and can be used as sweetness enhancers, flavor enhancers and sweeteners in foods, beverages, cosmetics and pharmaceuticals.