Furaneol is a flavor compound that provides a strawberry odor and flavor.
Keyword:
Strawberry
Keyword:
Flavor
Keyword:
Odor
Keyword:
Flavor compound
IUPAC name:
2,5-Dimethyl-4-hydroxy-3(2H)furanone
Layman's explanation:
In 1956 a chemical called Furaneol was discovered in the form of a white to yellow powder. It is an aromatic compound found in many fruits that is used to flavor and odor food. Furaneol is often called “Strawberry furanone” because it is most notably found in strawberries. This compound appears in many other fruits, including pineapple. As a flavor enhancer, it is described as sweet, caramel-like, fruity or strawberry. The odor is comparable to cream caramel, sweet toffee, or fatty brown sugar.
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