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Last updated January 31, 2026
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Off-flavor suppressing chemical agents: AjinomotoRecent Research Landscape

Unwanted bitter or metallic notes in alternative proteins degrade consumer acceptance and market value. These chemical agents selectively mask off-flavors to ensure sensory consistency across food batches.

What technical problems is Ajinomoto addressing in Off-flavor suppressing chemical agents?

Unpleasant protein degradation odors

(14)evidences

Natural or processed food products often suffer from inherent off-notes or lack of characteristic richness. Eliminating these sensory defects ensures consumer acceptance and product consistency.

Inadequate fatty mouthfeel perception

(9)evidences

Lack of richness and undesirable oral textures in low-fat or processed formulations. Restoring authentic lipid-like sensations improves consumer acceptance of health-oriented food products.

Unpleasant sensory perception

(8)evidences

Natural compounds in food and beverages cause undesirable bitterness, astringency, and malodorous chemical notes. Eliminating these sensory defects improves consumer acceptance and product palatability.

Unpleasant sensory aftertaste profiles

(5)evidences

Reduced-sodium formulations suffer from metallic off-notes and insufficient flavor intensity. Addressing these sensory deficits allows for healthier food profiles without sacrificing consumer acceptance.