FlavorDB is an open-access database developed by the Computational Systems Biology Group at IIIT Delhi that provides comprehensive information about flavor molecules found in natural ingredients. The database contains detailed information on thousands of flavor compounds, their physicochemical properties, and their presence in various food ingredients.

Highlights

• Extensive Molecule Database: Contains over 25,000 flavor molecules with detailed chemical and structural information
• Interactive Flavor Network: Visual exploration of relationships between flavor compounds and food ingredients
• Multi-Parameter Search: Find flavor molecules based on chemical properties, food sources, or flavor profiles
• Receptor Interaction Data: Information on how flavor molecules interact with taste and olfactory receptors
• Flavor Pairing Tool: Identify complementary ingredient combinations based on shared flavor compounds

Why It’s Useful

The platform bridges the gap between chemical data and practical food applications, enabling evidence-based flavor development and ingredient selection.

Whether you’re researching flavor chemistry, developing new food products, or looking to understand the molecular basis of taste, FlavorDB provides a scientific foundation for your work.