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Odor Thresholds in Flavor Science: A Data-Driven Review From Mechanisms to Applications

Shiqi Yang1,2, Fei He1,2, Silei Lv1

  • 1Key Laboratory of Geriatric Nutrition and Health, Ministry of Education, Beijing Technology and Business University, Beijing, China.

Comprehensive Reviews in Food Science and Food Safety
|July 30, 2026
PubMed
Summary

This review examines olfactory thresholds (OTs) for 848 flavor compounds, highlighting patterns and proposing solutions for flavor science applications. Standardized methods are crucial for accurate odor threshold data.

Keywords:
flavorolfactory thresholdspotential patternssensory sciencesstandardizationstructure–odor relationship

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