ABSTRACT
Flavoring materials are among the most complex components of modern food products; they are made from a large number and variety of ingredients from different sources. The complexity of flavoring materials makes them particularly interesting with regard to regulatory compliance and other requirements, such as halal status. Halal food producers and consumers benefit greatly from the information flavor manufacturers collect to meet product quality and regulatory requirements. A liquid flavor formula that has been certified as halal can itself be used as a component of any number of flavoring materials and its halal status can be verified by certificate instead of scrutinizing each raw material in its formula. Diluted liquid flavors provide a case to illustrate the value of certifying concentrated flavoring materials. Lipids, including fats, fatty acids, waxes, and sterols among others, are widely used in flavors for both their sensory and physical properties.
