An industry perspective on the advantages and disadvantages of different flavor delivery systems

Abstract: The complexity of delivery systems used in the flavor industry is primarily driven by the vast diversity of the food and beverage products wherein they are applied. Despite this diversity of applications and extensive scientific literature, the range of flavor delivery systems with an industrial scale remains narrow. In this chapter, these challenges are illustrated using three industrially relevant examples. Firstly, liquid interfaces are discussed in the context of mechanically dispersed emulsions. Secondly, barrier properties are a typical issue for the core/shell structured delivery systems, such as capsules produced by complex coacervation. Finally, the role of molecular weight distribution in amorphous glassy systems is key in the production of spray-dried particles.