Valorisation of Schinus molle fruit as a source of volatile compounds in foods as flavours and fragrances.

Schinus molle L. (Anacardiaceae) is an evergreen tree native to South America and has been introduced into North and South Africa and the Mediterranean region. The mature berries are known as an alternative to pepper by their pungency and collected for essential oil production to substitute black pepper in perfumery.

Aromatically enhanced pear distillates from blanquilla and conference varieties using a packed column.

Pear distillates are generally produced from the Bartlett variety because of its rich aroma. In this study, a chemical and sensorial comparative examination of pear distillates from the three main varieties grown in Spain (Bartlett, Blanquilla, and Conference) using two distillation systems (copper Charentais alembic and packed column) was undertaken. Volatile compounds were identified by gas chromatography to differentiate the spirits according to pear variety and distillation method.