All About Off Notes
What is an off-note?
Flavors that are not meant to be present in the product
CIP rinse incomplete
Chlorine
FCC
Poor flavor changeover rinse
Hints of fruit flavoring... give us the acronym
FCC
What is the only way to prevent off notes?
Having a strong sensory program at the plant
CO2 Contamination
Sulfur
Metallic
Bearing/pump going bad, machine wear and tear
Swimming Pool
Chlorine
Name 3 possible contamination points that contribute to off notes
Supplier quality, packaging, bulk ingredient storage, raw materials, inadequate sanitation, mechanical problems, batching
Stagnant water in system on startup
EMM
Chocolate
Low quality sugar from supplier
Rotten Eggs
Sulfur
What are the 3 most common off-notes in Pepsi products?
Chlorine/Sanitizer, FCC, Metallic
Overcooking product
Burnt Sugar/Molasses
Overripe/Oxidized
Excessive dissolved O2/Expired concentrate
Grease/Lubricant
Petroleum