Chemical Properties
(Z)-3-Hexenyl pyruvate has a green, spicy, caramellic odor.
Occurrence
Reported found in celery leaves and stalks
Definition
ChEBI: Cis-3-Hexenyl pyruvate is an oxo carboxylic acid.
Aroma threshold values
Aroma characteristics at 1.0%: green, oily and fatty with a cucumber vegetative and fruity melon rind like
nuance and a slight hint of a floral green tea.
Taste threshold values
Taste characteristics at 1 to 15 ppm: oily green cucumber vegetative and fruit-like with nuances of apple,
berry and cherry as well as watermelon