Lemon flavor is one of the most frequently used and versatile citrus flavors in the global food industry.
Lemon flavor is a fruity flavor composed primarily of lemon oil, citral, limonene, linalool, ethyl acetate, and other aromatic components, possessing the typical characteristics of “fresh, tangy, and slightly sweet.”
Flavor characteristics: Possesses a typical, refreshing, and highly impactful citrus fruit aroma.
Aroma layers: The top note is a crisp lemon peel oil aroma (peel oil sensation), the middle note presents a juicy, sweet and sour fruit pulp sensation, and the base note has a light herbal freshness.
Sub-categories:
Freshly squeezed type: Simulates freshly cut lemons, emphasizing tartness and a mouth-watering sensation.
Candy/Soda type: The aroma is sweeter and rounder, often used in carbonated beverages.
Lemon essential oil type: Has a strong penetrating power and often contains natural cold-pressed lemon oil components.
Food Lemon Flavour is used in Carbonated beverages, lemon tea, fruit tea, fruit wine, cocktails, ice cream, yogurt, milkshakes, candies, chewing gum, cookies, cakes, solid drinks, salad dressings, jams, toothpaste, mouthwash, body wash, e-cigarette oil, jelly, etc
Main uses:
Beverages: Carbonated drinks, lemon tea, fruit-flavored water, functional drinks, pre-mixed cocktails; can mask off-flavors of vitamins and enhance freshness.
Cold drinks/Dairy products: Lemon ice cream, yogurt, milkshakes, mousse; balances sweetness.
Confectionery and baking: Hard candies, soft candies, chewing gum, lemon cakes, cookies, Danish pastries, glazes; provides a bright fruity aroma.
Solid and functional foods: Solid beverages, protein bars, chewable tablets; 0.1-0.3% dry mix is sufficient.
Condiments: Salad dressing, mayonnaise, lemon jam; adds layers of sourness.
Industrial and daily chemical products: Toothpaste, mouthwash, shower gel, perfume, e-cigarette liquid, cleaning agents; usage rate 0.05-0.5%.
Food Lemon Flavour is used in Carbonated beverages, lemon tea, fruit tea, fruit wine, cocktails, ice cream, yogurt, milkshakes, candies, chewing gum, cookies, cakes, solid drinks, salad dressings, jams, toothpaste, mouthwash, body wash, e-cigarette oil, jelly, etc
Suggested Usage:
Beverages, jellies, and frozen desserts: 0.05%–0.15%;
Candies and chocolates: 0.2%–0.5%;
Baked goods, biscuits, and cakes: 0.1%–0.3%;
Jams and dairy products: 0.1%–0.3%;
Condiments and salad dressings: 0.05%–0.2%;
Personal care products and e-cigarette liquids: 0.05%–0.3%;
Food Lemon Flavour is used in Carbonated beverages, lemon tea, fruit tea, fruit wine, cocktails, ice cream, yogurt, milkshakes, candies, chewing gum, cookies, cakes, solid drinks, salad dressings, jams, toothpaste, mouthwash, body wash, e-cigarette oil, jelly, etc
