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flavor chemistry
Coverage of flavor chemistry in the Nexus archive.
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The article discusses flavor chemist Ira Litman, who developed artificial flavors like strawberry and lard-flavored French fries for companies including RC Cola, McDonald's, and Burger King. Litman's work involved replicating natural compounds, such as methyl anthranilate for grapes, and he was known for his expertise in creating and refining food flavors.