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
<i>Cyperus esculentus</i> L. var <i>sativus</i> is cultivated in Spain, only in the L'Horta Nord in the Valencia region. In this country, tubers are consumed fresh to make a popula...
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2025
Journal of food science
gc ms
Horchata lojana is a traditional beverage from Loja, Ecuador, made from a blend of medicinal and aromatic plants known for their health benefits. Despite its cultural and nutrition...
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2025
aroma analysis
This study investigates the extraction of bioactive compounds from Polaris variety hops using pressurized fluid systems with carbon dioxide (CO<sub>2</sub>) and 1,1,1,2-tetrafluoro...
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2025
sensory panel
This study analyzed volatile compounds in twelve Xinjiang Ili honeys using gas chromatography-ion mobility spectrometry (GC-IMS), comprehensive two-dimensional gas chromatography-t...
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2025
aroma analysis
Edible flowers are the floral parts of plants that are safe for consumption but have a short shelf life. Due to the interspecific similarity of edible flowers, their aroma properti...
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2025
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Water kefir (WK) is an artisanal fermented beverage made from sugary water, optional fruits and WK grains. WK grains can be reused to start new fermentations. Here we investigate t...
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2025
aroma analysis
Consumers include pumpkin seeds in their diet as a snack in raw form or minimally processed by roasting. This process enables the seeds to develop a characteristic aroma and color....
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PMID: 39856839
DOI: 10.3390/foods14020172
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2025
pharmacology
<b>Background/Objectives</b>: Respiratory tract infections (RTIs) remain a leading cause of morbidity worldwide and are frequently associated with the emergence of multidrug-resist...
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2025
pharmacology
The family Ganodermataceae encompasses several genera, including the widely studied <i>Ganoderma</i>, which is prominent in traditional medicine for its therapeutic properties. Spe...
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2025
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The use of nanofibers in farm animal diets can enhance nutrient absorption, minimize environmental problems, and generate a sustainable source of income. In this study, we investig...
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2025
gc ms
Oenocarpus bataua
is a palm tree native to the American rainforest, whose fruits are a source of bioactive compounds that produce high-quality oil. The novel supercritical fluid (...
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2025
gc ms
Abstract This study analyzed the taste patterns and volatile aroma compounds (VACs) of pig intestinal byproducts, specifically those of the heart, kidney, spleen, liver, and lungs,...
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2025
sensory panel
Roasting impacts the sensory and quality of hazelnuts, yet the metabolic mechanisms underlying thermal-induced flavor changes remain unclear. This study investigated the effects of...
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2025
sensory panel
Reducing dietary sodium is a global public health priority; however, reformulation strategies often compromise sensory quality and product safety. This study explored the complete...
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2025
gc ms
Few studies have investigated reactive air plasma (ReAP) treatment to enhance wheat lipid extraction and evaluate its potential anti-aging properties. Here, the effects of ReAP tre...
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2025
other
Stored grain pests like <i>Sitophilus oryzae</i> pose significant challenges to food security and quality, necessitating eco-friendly pest management strategies. This study investi...
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PMID: 40002016
DOI: 10.3390/foods14040572
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2025
aroma analysis
Wheat serves as the primary raw material for medium- and high-temperature <i>Daqu</i>, a key saccharification, fermentation, and flavoring agent in Chinese <i>Baijiu</i> production...
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PMID: 41227612
DOI: 10.3390/foods14213638
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2025
aroma analysis
<i>Daqu</i> serves as a pivotal fermentation starter in <i>Baijiu</i> and vinegar production, driving complex microbial interactions that critically shape its physicochemical prope...
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2025
sensory panel
Irradiation has been proven to be an effective method for enhancing baijiu quality and accelerating its aging process. However, differences in irradiation duration and dose rates e...
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2025
aroma analysis
The aim of this work is to elucidate the effects of reduced salt content on the microbial ecology and flavor profile of dry‐cured ham. To develop the low‐salt (LS) treatment group,...
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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.