Format: Hybrid (Online + Flavor Labs)
Level: Advanced Culinary Professionals, R&D Chefs, Food Scientists, Flavorists
Duration: 6 months | 24 weeks | ~160 hours
Weekly Load: 4–6 hours
Certification: Certified Flavor Science Specialist (CFSS)
By the end of this program, participants will be able to:
• Understand the chemistry and perception of taste, aroma, and mouthfeel
• Analyze and manipulate flavor compounds in food and beverages
• Apply sensory and analytical techniques to develop balanced flavor profiles
• Use flavor pairing, synergy, and contrast in culinary creations
• Design signature dishes with precise flavor impact
• Conduct R&D experiments for product innovation and menu development
• Document recipes and flavor analysis with WRID standard
| # | Module | Duration | Key Topics |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to Flavor Science | 2 weeks | Taste perception, aroma chemistry, mouthfeel, flavor vocabulary |
| 2 | Taste Compounds & Flavor Chemistry | 4 weeks | Sweet, salty, sour, bitter, umami, taste modulators |
| 3 | Aroma Compounds & Volatiles | 3 weeks | Essential oils, aldehydes, esters, ketones, GC-MS overview |
| 4 | Flavor Pairing & Synergy | 3 weeks | Flavor networks, complementarity, contrast, molecular pairing |
| 5 | Flavor Extraction & Analysis | 3 weeks | Solvent extraction, distillation, infusion, sensory evaluation |
| 6 | Culinary Application of Flavor Science | 3 weeks | Flavor layering, texture-flavor interactions, modernist plating |
| 7 | Multisensory & Experiential Design | 2 weeks | Aroma, sound, temperature, visual cues, immersive flavor experiences |
| 8 | Lab & Capstone Project | 4 weeks | Prototype dishes, flavor profiling, final presentation, documentation |
Taste threshold & flavor mapping exercises
Aroma extraction from herbs, spices, and fruits
Flavor pairing experiments with complementary & contrasting notes
Volatile compound analysis & sensory profiling
Creation of flavor-forward sauces, emulsions, and foams
Multisensory plating to enhance perceived taste
Digital flavor analysis & WRID documentation
| Component | Weight |
|---|---|
| Weekly lab exercises & flavor experiments | 20% |
| Mid-term flavor chemistry & sensory quiz | 20% |
| Applied Lab Projects (3 flavor-focused dishes) | 30% |
| Final Capstone: Flavor profiling report + signature tasting menu | 30% |
Capstone Deliverables:
✅ Flavor analysis report (WRID format)
✅ Sensory evaluation sheets & flavor maps
✅ Recipe documentation with exact flavor modulation
✅ Multisensory tasting presentation
Aroma kits & reference standards
GC-MS access (optional, for lab/industry integration)
pH meter & refractometer
ISI siphon, immersion circulator, and precision scale
Flavor extraction & infusion equipment
WRID documentation templates
Flavorist / Culinary Flavor Scientist
R&D Chef — Food & Beverage
Product Developer (Culinary & Packaged Foods)
Sensory Analyst & Flavor Consultant
Menu Designer — Flavor-focused dishes
| Plan | Access | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Self-study | LMS modules + PDFs + quizzes | $430 |
| Guided | Live labs + peer review + flavor experiments | $1,250 |
| Premium | 1-on-1 mentorship + lab certification + capstone support | $3,100 |
Regional adjustment (UAE / EU) applicable
Flavor reference kit
Sensory & flavor evaluation templates
WRID recipe & flavor documentation sheets
Access to international flavor science community
Capstone tasting event guide
“Flavor Symphony Degustation” — 5-Course Menu
Herb & citrus aroma amuse-bouche
Sweet-sour starter with flavor contrast
Umami-forward main with layered sauces
Textured protein with infused aroma dome
Dessert highlighting volatile aroma compounds
Title: Flavor Science Essentials
Duration: 8 weeks | ~36 hours
Delivery: Online + optional hybrid lab
| Mode | Price |
|---|---|
| Online Guided | $340 |
| Hybrid (1-day lab) | $720 |
| Premium | $1,380 |
Modules:
Basics of taste & aroma perception
Flavor chemistry for chefs
Simple extraction & pairing techniques
Multisensory flavor plating
Final project: create 1 flavor-focused modernist dish
Badge: Flavor Science Micro-Specialist
Flavor lab workbook & templates
Sensory & flavor evaluation sheets
Capstone menu & WRID recipe documentation
Digital portfolio
Lab & tasting session photos/videos
