The Specifics of Flavour Application

This growth rate is accompanied by an ever-increasing range of flavours and ingredients. Products are more and more being designed for lifestyle and for age groups. Meanwhile, a remarkable portfolio of product types has been established in the market (Table 21.5). 

The aforementioned products are commercialised at different concentration levels, for example ready to drink or dilute to taste in the case of syrups. 

The matrix for flavour applications in the beverage industry illustrates the tremendous variation for the required flavour systems with regard to sensory and 

Soft drinks Other drinks Alcoholic beverages Dry beverages 

Sweetened Flavoured ice tea Shandy-type Fruit beverages 

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