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Analytica EBC - Phenolic Off Flavour (POF)

2.3.9.5 - Phenolic Off Flavour (POF)

  • 25/10/2018
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  • Microbiological Techniques
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  • 2011

Yeasts isolated on agar plates can be checked for spoilage potential by their ability to decarboxylate an organic acid, producing a distinctive odour. This method, originally described by EBC, was adopted by the ASBC as an international method in 2016 / 2017 and reciprocated as an international method by EBC under the same number in 2018. Descriptors: Phenolic Off Flavour (POF), decarboxylate ferulic acid to 4-vinyl guaiacol, aroma of cloves.