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Department of Food Science and Nutrition

Flavor Research and Education Center

Uncovering the Future

CFANS-Flavor-ScientistResearch at FREC focuses on answering long-term strategic questions

Work at the Flavor Research Education Center focuses on going beyond the everyday flavor and fragrance questions to explore what the future of flavor and fragrance looks like. It’s essentially a think tank for new ideas and innovation that may be 5 – 10 years down the road. FREC works to uncover the best long-term solution, which leads to better understanding of the problem and spurs greater innovation down the road.


FREC gives you a look at the future of the flavor and fragrance field

By becoming a member of the Flavor Center, you have the opportunity to see what your competitors are missing by learning about ground breaking innovations. We help your business by: