Bornyl acetate is a potent odorant, exhibiting one of the highest flavor dilution factor (FD factor).
Bornyl acetate is characterized as one of the most important odorants of fresh ginger juice, as it exhibits one of the highest FD factors. Bornyl acetate is also identified as playing very important sensory roles in the aroma of fresh Japanese ginger.
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