AWWA JAW17251 Journal AWWA - Tastes and Odors: The Flavor Profile Method

Journal Article by American Water Works Association, 03/01/1985

Krasner, Stuart W.;McGuire, Michael J.;Ferguson, Virginia B.

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Flavor profile analyses have been used by The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California to assist in detecting, controlling, and understanding off-flavors in drinking water. This method has proved to be better than the traditional threshold odor number determination. A flavor profile panel has been selected and trained in the method, and a library of reference materials has been developed. Applications have included assessments of: earthy flavors caused by geosmin and 2-methylisoborneol (microbiological metabolites); differences in waters disinfected with chlorine and chloramines; and medicinal off-flavors in finished waters. Includes 29 references, tables, figures.

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Edition: Vol. 77 - No. 3 Published: 03/01/1985 Number of Pages: 6 File Size: 1 file , 1.6 MB