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ReviewComprehensive reviews in food science and food safety2026

Odor Thresholds in Flavor Science: A Data-Driven Review From Mechanisms to Applications.

Shiqi Yang, Fei He, Silei Lv, Jiawen Duan, Lu Gao, Hehe Li, Jinyuan Sun, Wei Dong, Baoguo Sun

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Review in Comprehensive reviews in food science and food safety, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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Authors and funding

9 authors.

Shiqi YangKey Laboratory of Geriatric Nutrition and Health, Ministry of Education, Beijing Technology and Business University, Beijing, China.
Fei HeKey Laboratory of Geriatric Nutrition and Health, Ministry of Education, Beijing Technology and Business University, Beijing, China.
Silei LvKey Laboratory of Geriatric Nutrition and Health, Ministry of Education, Beijing Technology and Business University, Beijing, China.
Jiawen DuanKey Laboratory of Geriatric Nutrition and Health, Ministry of Education, Beijing Technology and Business University, Beijing, China.
Lu GaoKey Laboratory of Geriatric Nutrition and Health, Ministry of Education, Beijing Technology and Business University, Beijing, China.
Hehe LiKey Laboratory of Geriatric Nutrition and Health, Ministry of Education, Beijing Technology and Business University, Beijing, China.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5568-3975
Jinyuan SunKey Laboratory of Geriatric Nutrition and Health, Ministry of Education, Beijing Technology and Business University, Beijing, China.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6717-9787
Wei DongKey Laboratory of Geriatric Nutrition and Health, Ministry of Education, Beijing Technology and Business University, Beijing, China.
Baoguo SunKey Laboratory of Geriatric Nutrition and Health, Ministry of Education, Beijing Technology and Business University, Beijing, China.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4326-8237

Funding

10th Young Elite Scientists Sponsorship Program by CAST 2022QNRC001National Natural Science Foundation of China 32322068National Natural Science Foundation of China 32472480
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

This study comprehensively reviews the literature and data on olfactory thresholds (OTs) from 1952 to 2024, providing a thorough examination of the formation mechanisms of OTs, the evolution of measurement methodologies and standards, influencing factors, and underlying patterns. We systematically compiled OT data for 848 flavor compounds across 11 distinct matrices, reaffirming the decisive role of standardized measurement methodologies in ensuring data accuracy and comparability. The study reveals potential patterns in OTs and highlights their critical function in flavor science, specifically addressing current key bottlenecks in practical applications within the field. Accordingly, targeted solutions are proposed. Finally, by considering both the current state and long-term requirements of odor threshold research, we outline future research directions. This review calls for increased attention from flavor researchers to this essential metric, aiming to maximize the rigor and scientific integrity of its application.

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Flavoring AgentsOdorantsSensory ThresholdsSmellHumansTasteFlavoring Agentsflavorolfactory thresholdspotential patternssensory sciencesstandardizationstructure–odor relationship

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PMID42528307
PMCPMC13420774

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