NAF™ J Functional Ingredients
Key features
NAF J is a natural flavor that can mask heat-induced off-flavors in various food and beverage products. It is particularly effective in masking off-flavors that occur over time during storage of citrus products.
Solutions
NAF J can keep the original flavor profile of citrus products by masking off-flavors.
NAF is a trademark of Ogawa & Co., Ltd. in Japan.
Characteristics of NAF J
NAF J can mask off-flavors caused by heat during storage of citrus products, thereby maintaining the flavor profile.
Off-flavors caused by heat irradiation of products containing citral
Citral-containing products, such as lemon beverages, tend to develop bitter almond-like, pungent off-flavors as a result of storage.
Masking Effects of NAF J＝Lemon Flavored drink＝
NAF J can be used to mask heat-induced off-flavors in lemon beverages.