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Application of Cinnamic Alcohol in Flavors and Fragrances
Cinnamic Alcohol has a gentle floral aroma similar to that of hyacinth and lily of the valley, with subtle cinnamon undertones. The long-lasting and highly diffused scent plays a valuable role in flavor blending, as it sweetens and rounds off aromas with ease. Applications in edible flavors could also benefit from using Cinnamic Alcohol.
Cinnamic Alcohol can be found in beverages and baked goods alike, including cola, chocolate, nut-flavored beverages, cinnamon bread, pudding etc. Its sweet floral scent helps neutralize spicy notes in spices while adding layers of flavors; its use can create warm and robust tastes when added into recipe combinations such as gingerbread or apple pie, such as pairing it with cinnamaldehyde or vanillin to produce warm yet satisfying tastes.
Cinnamic Alcohol can be used as an aromatic fixative to balance and enhance sweetness in hard candy, chewing gum, ice cream, cream and other dairy products. Its particular benefits are in vanilla and caramel-infused products; specifically toffee can use this alcohol to boost caramel notes in its sugar body while cream cake flavors use this alcohol to give milky notes an appealing richness that completes its overall aroma fullness and attractiveness. Finally, in chocolate candy coating blending, Cinnamic Alcohol enhances cocoa aroma for an unforgettable flavor experience!
Cinnamic Alcohol has long been a mainstay in perfume formulation, often used to create oriental and fougere fragrances. When combined with other spices such as patchouli, sandalwood and vetiver it creates an intriguing, sensual aroma environment; classic oriental fragrances often combine this ingredient with floral spices like ylang ylang and jasmine which create a complex yet harmonious fragrance profile that sets it apart. Cinnamic Alcohol gives these classic oriental perfumes their own personality and memory point.
Cinnamic Alcohol can impart products like shampoo, shower gel, and hand cream with an elegant floral scent, enriching consumer experiences. Due to its antibacterial effect in some natural ingredient-based cleaning products containing Cinnamic Alcohol can not only add a pleasant fragrance but also maintain product stability by inhibiting microbial growth - for instance its pairing with spices such as mint or rosemary creates natural yet refreshing herbal aromas in herbal series shampoo fragrances.
Cinnamic Alcohol is widely considered safe when used within its intended range. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recognizes it as "Generally Recognized as Safe Substance (GRAS)," making it safe to be used as an additive; European Union Cosmetics Regulations also permit its inclusion as a fragrance ingredient in cosmetic products. Cinnamic Alcohol may have some degree of sensitization and cause skin irritation or allergic reactions in those sensitive to it. Therefore, when using chemical products regularly, their dose should be carefully managed, with warning labels being prominently displayed on product labels. When formulating food flavors it is also imperative that maximum usage limits set forth by each country be adhered to so as to meet safety standards.