Introduction to Volatile Compounds in Food

The VCF database contains information on published volatile compounds which have been found in natural (processed) food products.

The information is continually updated.

The database can only be consulted on basis of subscription. If you want more information on the content of this database see our VCF Usage Guide.

Version VCF 12.2 released

In this version of VCF the product APPLE is reviewed, by introducing two new APPLE categories. New literature references and new compounds are added.

The functionality of this website is improved by introducing the possibility of comparing categories of products. Between logins your search results are preserved. It is possible to clear the search history.
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Public access to lists of compounds

General users who visit this website have access to the list of all compounds in our database via the link compound list.
CAS numbers and compound names are given. The same link gives access to compound lists according to the FEMA (GRAS) and EU-Flavis ordening.

Limited detail information is given only after guest login. Full details are for subscribers only.