Papaya flavor is an important member of the tropical flavor series. With consumers’ continued preference for Southeast Asian flavors and “beauty and health” concept foods, papaya flavor has found widespread application in ready-to-drink milk tea, baked goods, and desserts.
Papaya flavor is a tropical fruit-flavored essence formulated with natural or nature-identical flavorings. Its main aroma components include isoamyl acetate, γ-decalactone, ethyl acetate, and citral, which perfectly reproduce the triple aroma of “ripe papaya – honey sweetness – refreshing greenness.”
Aroma Characteristics: Highly simulates the rich, honeyed sweetness and unique creamy undertones characteristic of ripe papaya.
Sensory Profile: Possesses a typical and full-bodied tropical berry fragrance. The top notes have a slight green, fresh fruitiness; the middle and base notes present a rich, sweet sensation similar to a blend of cantaloupe and cream, with a smooth and mellow mouthfeel.
Flavor Differences: Compared to the sweet and sour and penetrating flavor of mango flavor, papaya flavor is softer, fuller, and has a stronger “mouthfeel.”
Food Papaya Flavour is used in Milk tea, beverages, fruit and vegetable juices, sparkling water, yogurt, milkshakes, ice cream, popsicles, puddings, jellies, cakes, jams, biscuits, candies, chewing gum, meal replacement powders, fish bait, etc
Main Uses:
Papaya flavor is often used in products that seek a “mellow” and “rich, juicy” sensation:
Tea and Beverages: Papaya milk tea (a trending flavor in 2026), thick milk papaya drink, ready-to-drink papaya juice, mixed fruit and vegetable juices, and tropical flavored sparkling water.
Dairy Products and Cold Drinks: Papaya-flavored yogurt (core application), papaya-flavored milk, fruit smoothies, ice cream, popsicles, puddings, and jellies.
Baked Goods: Papaya-flavored cakes, pastry fillings (such as jams and mousses), mooncakes, cookies, and decorative coatings.
Confectionery and Snack Foods: Papaya soft candies, hard candies, lollipops, chewing gum, and papaya-flavored dried fruit with frosting.
Instant Mixes: Meal replacement powders and protein powder mixes, used to enhance the richness of the product and mask protein off-flavors.
Food Papaya Flavour is used in Milk tea, beverages, fruit and vegetable juices, sparkling water, yogurt, milkshakes, ice cream, popsicles, puddings, jellies, cakes, jams, biscuits, candies, chewing gum, meal replacement powders, fish bait, etc
Dosage and Usage Recommendations:
Beverages, jellies, and cold drinks: 0.05%–0.12%;
Ice cream, yogurt: 0.1%–0.2%;
Baked goods, biscuits, cakes: 0.1%–0.3%;
Candies, chocolate fillings: 0.1%–0.2%;
Sprinkled on puffed snacks: 0.2%–0.5%;
Pet food, fish bait: 0.1%–0.3%;
Food Papaya Flavour is used in Milk tea, beverages, fruit and vegetable juices, sparkling water, yogurt, milkshakes, ice cream, popsicles, puddings, jellies, cakes, jams, biscuits, candies, chewing gum, meal replacement powders, fish bait, etc
