Dr Medha, Associate Product Manager, Kemin Industries Introduction Flavor or flavour is the sensory impression of a food or other substance and is determined mainly by the chemical senses of taste and smell. The smell is the main determinant of a food item’s flavor. While the taste of food is limited to sweet, sour, bitter, salty, umami, and other basic tastes, the smells of food are potentially limitless. We usually experience that a certain flavor triggers memories of a distinct event or location that we associate with. So why is…