Alkylpyrazine

Alkylpyrazines are chemical compounds based on pyrazine with different substitution patterns. Some alkylpyrazines are naturally occurring highly aromatic substances which often have a very low odor threshold[1] and contribute to the taste and aroma of various foods including cocoa, baked goods, coffee and wines.[2][3] Alkylpyrazines are also formed during the cooking of some foods via Maillard reactions.[1]

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