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
Food chemistry
gc ms
Curry leaf (Murraya koenigii L.) is valued for its characteristic flavor and is used in varied cuisines and formulations. In this work, the effect of three different drying techniq...
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2025
gc ms
This study developed a functional vinegar-based beverage using red date (<i>Ziziphus jujuba</i> Mill.) vinegar produced through controlled fermentation and traditional sun-aging. A...
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2025
Department of Technology of Agricultural product (THP) Jambi University
gc ms
Abstract— “Urutan” is a traditional Balinese fermented sausage prepared from pork or chicken. Information on chemical and physical characteristics of “Urutan” is important, specifi...
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2025
sensory panel
Probiotic fermentation with a defined consortium (Saccharomyces cerevisiae, Lactobacillus helveticus, and Lactobacillus delbrueckii subsp. bulgaricus) successfully transformed pump...
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2025
gc ms
Floral scent is a crucial characteristic that significantly influences reproductive processes and indicates the ornamental value of many plants. Antique Lotus (<i>Nelumbo)</i>, an...
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PMID: 40547301
DOI: 10.7717/peerj.19600
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2025
gc ms
Acrylamide, a water-soluble compound formed naturally in foods during high-temperature cooking, poses significant health risks due to its carcinogenic and neurotoxic effects. This...
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2025
other
Acrylamide is formed during high-temperature treatment in foods and presents a significant health and regulatory challenge. This study evaluates the effects of calcium salts and ph...
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2025
Meat science
gc ms
This study evaluated the effects of a fibre- and fat-rich by-products-based diet and the intramuscular fat (IMF) content on volatile compounds in pork. Meat samples were collected...
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2025
aeda
<h4>Introduction</h4>As a popular supplement in the world, ginseng occupies a prominent position in the health food industry. With the expansion of the consumer market, ginseng pro...
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2025
aeda
In order to conduct in-depth research on the stylistic characteristics of different varieties of cigar tobacco leaves (CTLs), we have carried out the following research work: first...
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2025
aeda
To investigate the flavour evolution mechanism of raw Pu-erh tea (RPT) during storage, the volatile and non-volatile compounds of RPT with different storage years (1-10 years) from...
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PMID: 40077531
DOI: 10.3390/foods14050829
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2025
gc ms
<h4>Introduction</h4>This study focused on three kinds of cigar tobacco leaves (Yunxue 6, Yunxue 36, Yunxue 2) produced in Yunnan region, and through the systematic analysis of the...
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2025
aroma analysis
This study evaluated the impacts of <i>Lactiplantibacillus plantarum</i> CNPC003 and xique-xique flour supplementation on the technological, physicochemical, nutritional, and senso...
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2025
Food chemistry
sensory panel
The growing awareness of health issues and the increasing demand for specialized diets have driven consumer demand for healthier ice cream products. The high fat and sugar contents...
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2025
gc ms
Stewing is a traditional processing method, commonly used for crayfish meat (<i>Procambarus clarkii</i>). In this study, we used a novel method called quantitative marinating (QM)...
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2025
aroma analysis
Thermal treatment is an essential processing method in crayfish processing. This study analyzed the changes in lipids and volatile compounds in crayfish muscle subjected to three t...
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2025
aeda
The effects of beer and hepatopancreas in modulating the flavor of red swamp crayfish were systematically examined. The impact of cooking with/without the hepatopancreas in beer/wa...
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2025
gc ms
Marselan wine is characterized by distinctive flavors of blackcurrant, cranberry, and spice, which are significantly influenced by environmental factors such as region and climate....
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PMID: 40232002
DOI: 10.3390/foods14060994
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2025
other
Natural flavors and fragrances are an exciting area for both academic and industrial research as consumer preference for natural and sustainable products continues to grow [...].
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PMID: 40509520
DOI: 10.3390/foods14111992
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2025
aroma analysis
The steady rise in living standards has created a growing market demand for aquatic products with superior flavor profiles and enhanced nutritional value. To address this need, the...
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PMID: 41464883
DOI: 10.3390/foods14244176
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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.