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.
2025
other
Welsh onion cultivation in Taiwan faces a significant threat from a foliar disease complex caused by three major pathogens: <i>Stemphylium vesicarium, Colletotrichum spaethianum</i...
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2025
gc ms
<title>Abstract</title> <p> This study aimed to improve postharvest preservation strategies for Welsh onion ( <italic>Allium fistulosum</italic> L.) by optimizing disinfection...
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2025
pharmacology
Plants have long been used to treat serious illnesses in both humans and animals. A significant underappreciated medicinal tree, <i>Peltophorum africanum</i> Sond is utilized by ma...
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2025
gc ms
Eight juxtaposed structures dating to the Middle Bronze Age (1650-1550 cal BCE) were exposed during rescue archaeological work in Oppeano (Veneto region, NE Italy). The site, named...
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2025
other
In order to explore the influence of storage temperature and time on the quality of vacuum-packed water caltrop shell (WCS), this study investigated the changes in the quality of v...
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PMID: 41154102
DOI: 10.3390/foods14203567
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2025
gc ms
The aquatic vegetable <i>Brasenia schreberi</i> Gmel. (Nymphaeales: Cabombaceae), widely cultivated in China, faces severe challenges from pest disturbances. With a field investiga...
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2025
gc ms
<title>Abstract</title> <p><italic>Trapa natans</italic> L., commonly known as water chestnut, is a small aquatic herb belonging to the family <italic>Trapaceae</italic>. Its frui...
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2025
sensory panel
This study examines the effects of four different types of brewing water, including purified water (PW), natural water (NW), natural mineral water (NMW) and electrolysed water obta...
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2025
pharmacology
<i>Eutrema japonicum</i> is a perennial herb belonging to the <i>Eutrema</i> genus in the crucifer family. In recent years, numerous substances with notable pharmacological activit...
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2025
gc ms
Strawberries are highly perishable despite their popularity, as their limited shelf life compromises both freshness and market value. The study investigated the effects of 1-methyl...
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PMID: 40941052
DOI: 10.3390/foods14172936
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2025
Food research international (Ottawa, Ont.)
other
Spicy substances like chili pepper and wasabi can have both beneficial and adverse effects on human health. In particular, they may help to reduce salt intake and limit fat absorpt...
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2025
sensory panel
Roasting imparts walnuts with an increased amount of hedonic aromas. Consequently, this study comprehensively analyzed aroma characteristics of in-shell walnut kernels during roast...
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2025
International journal of environmental research and public health
other
This study investigated the effects of wood-derived visual and olfactory stimuli on subjective evaluations during work and rest. Twelve participants experienced seven conditions in...
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2025
aeda
Throughout the 19th and early 20th centuries, copper mining was a predominant industry in Michigan's Upper Peninsula, resulting in substantial environmental issues due to the gener...
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2025
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As the global elderly population is rising, concerns about cognitive decline and memory loss are becoming urgent. This study evaluated the potential of sea cucumber hydrolysates (S...
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PMID: 40509464
DOI: 10.3390/foods14111938
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2025
other
Seaweed plays an essential role in the survival of marine life, provides habitats and helps in nutrient recycling. It is rich in valuable nutritious compounds such as pigments, pro...
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PMID: 40143143
DOI: 10.3390/ph18030367
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2025
gc ms
<h4>Background</h4>Hyalomma rufipes (H. rufipes) ticks are widespread in Africa, Europe, and Asia. They transmit crimean-congo hemorrhagic fever virus, rickettsia, and midichloria,...
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2025
aroma analysis
<i>Undaria pinnatifida</i>, a nutrient-rich seaweed, holds potential for the alcoholic beverage industry. This study optimized the ultrasonic processing of <i>Undaria</i> blend liq...
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2025
other
The fresh aroma of Longjing tea is vulnerable to unfavorable storage conditions. However, limited research has addressed effective solutions apart from low-temperature storage. Thi...
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2025
aeda
Zhejiang rosy vinegar (ZRV), a popular condiment in southeastern China, has a flavor profile and bioactivity that are not yet fully understood. This study aimed to determine the fl...
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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.