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CoolTek™



CoolTek™ is a high-intensity cooling technology that imparts a unique taste sensation—a clean, refreshing, energizing taste and feel that invigorates flavor.

CoolTek enlivens many food, beverage, confectionery, chewing gum, oral care, and pharmaceutical products—adding fun and originality for consumers the world over.

CoolTek technology is not mint-derived, although it enhances mint flavor systems. It is also ideal for non-mint flavor systems—such as fruit, dairy, indulgent, and savory flavors. The cooling sensation lasts and builds—without a menthol “burn,” aroma, or flavor and without impacting other flavors in the system.

CoolTek is a totally flexible technology that can be adjusted to create the perfect flavor profile. The cooling intensity can be subtle or strong, giving consumers a feeling of icy freshness without saturating their cooling receptors. IFF works with customers to develop the right formulation for any product, in either liquid or dry form.

IFF developed CoolTek technology following extensive research into human cold perception and the development of compounds that impart the cooling effect. We discovered how to stimulate the human cold receptors—without the volatility and strong aroma typical of menthol compounds. Originally applied in oral care and chewing gum products with tremendous success, IFF scientists can now apply the same principles to create the perfect cooling effect in any application.

Find out more about how CoolTek is helping IFF win in the marketplace.

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