Food Flavoring Development Engineer
しょくひんこうりょうかいはつぎじゅつしゃ
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Research and Technical Occupations
- Middle : Development Engineers
- Minor : Food Development Engineers
Summary
A profession that chemically and sensorily analyzes aroma components used in food and beverages, developing and improving flavorings while considering flavor and safety.
Description
Food flavoring development engineers conduct literature surveys on flavor raw materials and market trend analyses to study synthesis methods, perform component analysis using GC-MS and others, and evaluate flavors through sensory tests. They also design compositions considering safety and legal regulations, optimize manufacturing processes, develop quality control methods, collaborate with manufacturing sites and marketing departments, and provide flavorings that match consumer preferences.
Future Outlook
With rising consumer health consciousness and demand for natural flavors, development of new raw materials and introduction of AI-based flavor prediction technologies will advance, and demand for specialized engineers is expected to expand.
Personality Traits
Has cooperativeness / Has curiosity or inquisitiveness / Has sensitivity / Is creative
Work Style
Customer Negotiations / Flex Time / Laboratory Work / Team Projects
Career Path
Assistant Researcher → Flavor Development Engineer → Senior Flavor Chemist → Project Leader → R&D Manager
Required Skills
Experimental Design / Flavor Chemical Synthesis / GC-MS Operation / Sensory Evaluation
Recommended Skills
Food Additives Knowledge / Food Chemistry / Sensory Evaluation / Volatile Component Analysis
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | Logical thinking is essential to interpret analysis data such as GC-MS. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | High accuracy is needed when handling trace components. |
| Creativity & Ideation | Creativity to create original flavors is required. |
| Learning Agility & Knowledge Acquisition | Need to continuously learn about new ingredients and regulatory trends. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Mainly indoor experiments and analysis work, with little handling of heavy objects. |
Related Qualifications
- Dangerous Goods Handler Category B Class 4
- Food Hygiene Manager
- Pollution Prevention Manager (Air and Water Quality)
Aliases
- Flavor Chemist
- Flavor Development Engineer
- Flavor Engineer
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