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05.03.2013
Furfural Derivatives in Apple Cider and Wine
Furfural gives flavour to our drinks and food! February 2013: A method published to determine furfural derivatives [including 5-hydroxymethyl-2-furaldehyde (5-HMFD), 4-hydroxy-2,5-dimethyl-3(2H)-furanone (4-HDMF), 2-furoic acid (2-FA), 2-furaldehyde (2-F), 3-furaldehyde (3-F), 2-acetylfuran (2-AF), 5-methyl-2-furaldehyde (5-MFD), methyl 2-furoate (MFT), 2-propionylfuran (2-PF) and ethyl 2-furoate (EFT)], brought back memories.
In 1999, our mentor, Dr.
Karl Zeitsch pointed out, with […]
Coffee | Methyl 2-Furoate (MFT) | Wine | 2-propionylfuran (2-PF) and ethyl 2-furoate (EFT) | Cider | flavours | 5-hydroxymethyl-2-furaldehyde (5-HMFD) | 4-hydroxy-2 | 5-dimethyl-3(2H)-furanone (4-HDMF) | 2-furoic acid (2-FA) | 2-furaldehyde (2-F) | Furfural | 3-furaldehyde (3-F) | By-products | 2-acetylfuran (2-AF) | Ascorbic Acid | 5-methyl-2-furaldehyde (5-MFD)
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Furfural gives flavour to our drinks and food!

February 2013: A method published to determine furfural derivatives [including 5-hydroxymethyl-2-furaldehyde (5-HMFD), 4-hydroxy-2,5-dimethyl-3(2H)-furanone (4-HDMF), 2-furoic acid (2-FA), 2-furaldehyde (2-F), 3-furaldehyde (3-F), 2-acetylfuran (2-AF), 5-methyl-2-furaldehyde (5-MFD), methyl 2-furoate (MFT), 2-propionylfuran (2-PF) and ethyl 2-furoate (EFT)], brought back memories.

In 1999, our mentor, Dr. Karl Zeitsch pointed out, with reference to Chem. Abstr. 130 [1999], that “Furfural is a significant component of wines and fruit juices, as it is a natural degradation product of vitamin C (ascorbic acid). The older the wine, the more furfural.” Furfural is also a significant component of coffee (Chem. Abstr. 126 [1997]).

Enjoy the great flavour.

NB: The expert panel of FEMA (Flavor and Extract Manufacturers’ Association) assessed Furfural as GRAS (generally recognised as safe). More ..

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We have previously reported on this subject: Our earliest lab bench experiments took place in … (, as part of IFT’s furfural process development work.

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