Flavour Matching
If you’re being let down by your current supplier — or simply want to work with a more reliable, technically advanced flavour house — the team at Advanced Flavour Solutions (AFS) are specialists in accurate, consistent flavour matching.
Using advanced analytical techniques combined with experienced flavourists, we help you transition flavours with confidence, without compromising on performance or quality.
Why Choose AFS for Flavour Matching?
Our approach combines data-driven analysis with human sensory expertise — delivering matches you can trust.
Our Flavour Matching Process
Step 1 – Target
We begin by requesting a 30ml target sample of the flavour concentrate you would like us to match. This allows us to carry out detailed chemical analysis of the original formulation.
Step 2 – Analyse
Our laboratory analysts run the sample through GC-MS (Gas Chromatography–Mass Spectrometry) to determine the chemical composition and relative ratios of the components used.
Step 3 – Rebuild
Using the analytical data, our formulation technicians rebuild the flavour concentrate, recreating the structure of the original formulation for internal review.
Step 4 – Evaluate
The rebuilt sample is assessed using tasting syrup, allowing our flavourists and formulation team to evaluate how closely it matches the original target in profile, balance and performance.
Step 5 – Refine
Drawing on years of experience and a highly developed sense of taste and aroma, our flavourists refine the formulation — adding or adjusting elements to capture any nuances missing from the initial rebuild.
Step 6 – Release
Once the flavour reaches our internal approval standards, the matched sample is released back to you for evaluation. You can then confirm whether you’re happy to proceed to scale-up and supply.
Get in Touch
If you’d like to discuss a flavour matching project or learn more about our capabilities, we’d love to hear from you.