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Review
. 1979;11(4):355-400.
doi: 10.1080/10408397909527268.

Furans in foods

Review

Furans in foods

J A Maga. CRC Crit Rev Food Sci Nutr. 1979.

Abstract

Furan represent a class of compounds that have been reported in a wide variety of foods. Normally, they result from thermal decomposition reactions, and, as such, are important in foods. They also possess unique sensory properties and, thus, can significantly contribute to food flavor. This review shall attempt to summarize their food occurrences, organoleptic properties, and formation pathways.

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