Coumarin is a benzopyrone compound found naturally in tonka beans, cassia cinnamon, sweet clover, and many other plants. It has a distinctive sweet, warm aroma reminiscent of freshly mown hay and vanilla.
In the food industry, Coumarin is used as a flavoring ingredient in specific product categories subject to regional regulatory limits. It contributes depth and warmth to flavor profiles and is particularly valued in baked goods and dessert formulations. Coumarin is supplied as a white crystalline powder with excellent stability in dry and oil-based systems.
