Synonyms Natural Acetoin;3-hydroxy-2-oxobutane;DIMETHYLKETOL;FEMA 2008;GAMMA-HYDROXY-BETA-OXOBUTANE;2,3-BUTANOLONE;ACETOIN;ACETYL METHYL CARBINOL Chemical Properties Acetoin is a yellowish liquid with a bland, woody, yogurt odor and a fatty creamy “tub” butter taste. It is useful as a flavor ingredient in butter, milk, yogurt or strawberry flavors. Chemical Properties clear yellow solution Occurrence Reported found in fresh apple, butter, cheddar cheese, coffee, cocoa, honey, wheat bread and wine Uses Acetoin is a produced via fermentation of wines, dairy products and sugars by fermentive bacteria. Acetoin is used…
Natural Acetoin Introduction
