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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Preprint · Zenodo · CC BY 4.0
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.
2025
sensory panel
This study investigates the effects of hawthorn leaves treatment and preheating on the physicochemical properties, aromatic profiles, and nutritional components of hawthorn wine. T...
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2025
Journal of chromatographic science
pharmacology
Pine bark extract (PBE) is a material used as a health food. Its functionality is attributed to the antioxidant effect of its contained procyanidins, and quantification of the proc...
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2025
Food chemistry
other
The application of UV-B and UV-C radiation may enhance the post-harvest quality of crops by delaying the ripening or aging of fruits, preventing declines in firmness, maintaining s...
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2025
Heliyon
gc ms
Supercritical CO2 modified by polar solvents can extract a wide variety of polar and non-polar chemical components compared to conventional methods. The current study aims to extra...
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2025
Ecotoxicology and environmental safety
threshold study
Given the widespread use of children's raincoats and their close contact with children and students, it is crucial to identify the odor components and potential chemical hazards as...
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2025
aroma analysis
A compound fermentation of Lactobacillus plantarum-1 and Leuconostoc mesenteroides-7 was applied to radish paocai. The impact of this compound fermentation on the quality and flavo...
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2025
Kidney international reports
other
INTRODUCTION: A US Food and Drug Administration-approved new bromodomain (BRD) and extraterminal (BET) bromine domain antagonist called apabetalone, which targets BRD4, has been sh...
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2025
gc ms
Processing is a crucial stage in the production of egg white powder (EWP), yet its effect on flavor remains unclear. This study aimed to investigate the impact of processing on fla...
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2025
International journal of molecular sciences
aeda
Vitexin and isovitexin are dietary flavonoids widely distributed in food and medicinal plants. They have attracted increasing attention owing to their diverse pharmacological activ...
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PMID: 40725244
DOI: 10.3390/ijms26146997
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2025
Frontiers in plant science
other
Plants synthesize a diverse array of specialized metabolites that contribute to plant development, growth, protection from biotic and abiotic stressors, and attracting pollinators...
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2025
aroma analysis
The impact of the distillation method on the flavor characteristics of traditional <i>Soju</i> was investigated. Partial least squares-discrimination analysis (PLS-DA) was performe...
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2025
International journal of molecular sciences
other
Antioxidants play a crucial role in preventing oxidative damage and are therefore integral to various sectors, including healthcare, food preservation, cosmetics, and industrial ap...
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PMID: 41303448
DOI: 10.3390/ijms262210966
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2025
Foods (Basel, Switzerland)
other
The genera Parageobacillus and Geobacillus comprise thermophilic, spore-forming bacteria. The extraordinary heat resistance of their spores, together with their ability to form bio...
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PMID: 40870688
DOI: 10.3390/foods14162775
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2025
Pediatric research
other
BACKGROUND: Cyclohexanone is a volatile organic compound known to be toxic to humans and animals, used in the medical setting as a solvent sealer for intravenous (IV) fluid adminis...
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2025
Biotechnology and bioengineering
other
Citronellal and citronellol are monoterpenoids that serve as key ingredients in the flavor and fragrance industry and hold significant potential for pharmaceutical applications. Cu...
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2025
International journal of food microbiology
other
Fusarium graminearum (F. graminearum), responsible for Fusarium head blight in cereals, causes significant yield losses and produces mycotoxins contaminating food and feed. The com...
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2025
other
Different strains play crucial roles in achieving the desired diversification of Huangjiu products. Yarrowia lipolytica strains with high (F4) and low (167) erythritol production a...
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2025
Pest management science
other
BACKGROUND: The potential application of vanillin as a fungicide has garnered significant attention in the agricultural product market and food industries. Consequently, a novel se...
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2025
Pest management science
pharmacology
BACKGROUND: Plant pathogenic fungi pose a severe threat to crop yield and food security. This study aims to investigate the potential antifungal activity and mechanism of action of...
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2025
Inorganic chemistry
pharmacology
Hydrogen peroxide regulates tyrosinase activity, a key enzyme in melanogenesis, underscoring the importance of redox balance in melanin biosynthesis. A new class of thiazole- and b...
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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.