Lychee flavor: the luxurious sweetness of the “Pearl of the South”

The charm of litchi flavor lies in its accurate capture and amplification of the most charming and core characteristics of litchi flavor:
Surging “luxurious sweetness”:
This is the most significant taste label of litchi! The primary task of litchi flavor is to restore the rich, full, almost thick honey-like sweetness. This sweetness is different from the straightforwardness of candy, but has the roundness and depth unique to ripe fruits. It is sweet but not greasy, and is the direct source of pleasure.
Sweetness construction: It mainly relies on high-sweetness sugars (such as sucrose and fructose syrup) as carriers, and uses specific esters (such as ethyl butyrate, ethyl caproate) and lactones (such as γ-decanoic acid, which brings a creamy sweet feeling) to enhance and modify this natural fruit sweetness.

The iconic “rose-floral fragrance”:
This is the soul that distinguishes litchi from other sweet fruits! The most exquisite thing about litchi flavor is its strong and elegant floral fragrance, especially the fragrance similar to rose, camellia or lily of the valley. This floral fragrance does not exist alone, but blends with sweetness to form a unique experience of “sweet with fragrance, and sweet in fragrance”.

Core code: This legendary floral fragrance is mainly attributed to a key compound – Litchi Ketone or its analogs. In addition, rose oxide (bringing green rose fragrance), linalool, geraniol and other floral ingredients also play an important role, weaving a complex and charming floral network together.

Juicy and moist “flesh feeling”:
The full and juicy, almost “bursting” taste of lychee pulp is a key part of the experience. Lychee flavor (especially in beverage applications) needs to create this rich, moist, non-dry texture feeling.

“Juicy feeling” creation: By blending esters that can bring a “juicy” impression (such as isoamyl acetate, hexyl acetate) and adjusting the sugar-acid ratio, the full taste of natural fruit juice is simulated. Watermelon ketone is sometimes used in trace amounts to enhance the moist and refreshing feeling.

Exquisite “acid support” and “slightly astringent background”:
The sweetness of lychee is not monotonous. Its bottom layer has fresh and soft acidity (such as citric acid and malic acid) as support, balancing the sweetness and enhancing the three-dimensional flavor. High-quality flavors will also simulate the subtle, tannin-like astringency near the core of the lychee to increase authenticity and complexity. This astringency needs to be extremely restrained, and excessive amounts will destroy the experience.

The art of balance: The precise addition of sour ingredients (mainly citric acid) and the trace use of specific phenolic substances are the key.

Potential “tropical fruit charm” and “green feeling”:
Depending on the design direction of the flavor, a hint of tropical fruity background similar to pineapple and banana is sometimes incorporated to increase complexity. For simulating unripe lychees or specific varieties (such as Feizixiao), trace amounts of chlorophyll and trans-2-hexenal are added to reflect the fresh “green” edge.

Fragrances are highly customizable: they can highlight an extremely sweet floral note (mainstream), emphasize refreshing acidity (for a more greasy flavor), enhance a juicy feel (ideal for sports drinks) or add a unique tropical flavor.

Gorgeous stage: the brilliant application of litchi flavor

Food and beverage kingdom (core battlefield):

Beverages (absolute main force):

Flavored water/fruit beverages: Give the product a signature sweet floral scent, which is a popular choice for high-end fruit water.

Tea beverages (phenomenal combination): It is a perfect match with oolong tea (especially Tieguanyin), black tea, and jasmine tea. “Lychee Oolong” has become a global hit! The floral and tea scents sublimate each other, and the sweetness neutralizes the astringency of tea, creating an addictive sense of balance.

Carbonated beverages: Lychee-flavored soda provides a pleasant experience of sweet bubbles, which is especially popular in the Asian market.

Juice/pulp beverages: Enhance the flavor of natural lychee juice, or use it to prepare compound tropical fruit beverages (often paired with mango and pineapple).

New tea drinks (milk tea/fruit tea): The top flavor of milk tea shops! Creative drinks such as “Lychee Rose”, “Lychee Oolong Milk Tea”, and “Lychee Coconut” are emerging in an endless stream, and their fragrance is very attractive.
Sports/functional drinks: Provide a pleasant sense of energy and flavor experience.
Alcoholic beverages: Widely used in lychee-flavored beer, pre-mixed cocktails (such as vodka + lychee), liqueurs, and special lychee mojitos prepared by bars.
Dairy products:
Flavored yogurt: Lychee-flavored yogurt is a common and popular flavor, and the floral sweetness enhances the dairy experience.
Fermented milk beverages/lactic acid bacteria beverages: Add sweet flavor.
Ice cream/ice cream: The floral fragrance of lychee is combined with the cold milk fragrance to create a luxurious dessert experience, often paired with flavors such as rose and coconut milk.
Baking and desserts:
Mousse/pudding/jelly: Lychee flavor adds elegant floral fragrance and sweetness to exquisite desserts.
Cake/macaron/puff fillings: Enhance the flavor level of the fillings.
Mooncake/pastry fillings: Lychee puree or flavored fillings are the special choices for Cantonese-style mooncakes.
Candy and snacks:
Gel candy (jelly/soft candy): The crystal texture matches the “white jade” image of lychee and conveys a sweet floral scent.
Hard candy/pressed candy: Provides a lasting floral sweetness and fresh breath.
Chocolate: Lychee-flavored chocolate is a high-end specialty product.
Chewing gum: Brings a lasting and pleasant sweet taste.
Ice cream: In addition to ice cream, it is also used in smoothies, etc.
Daily chemicals and fragrance fields (taking advantage of its luxurious floral scent and sweetness):

Body care:
Shower gel/shampoo/body lotion: The sweet floral scent of lychee is very feminine and can create a romantic, pleasant, and luxurious bathing and skin care experience. It is a popular scent for fragrance-based personal care products. It is often paired with roses, peonies, vanilla, etc.
Soap/hand sanitizer: Provide a fragrant experience.
Oral care (potential market):
Toothpaste/mouthwash: Provide a unique floral sweet experience to meet consumers’ pursuit of “pleasure”.

Perfume and Fragrance (Important Role):
As the heart note of perfume or the core floral ingredient of daily fragrance. The unique rose-fruity notes brought by lychee ketone add sweet, seductive and feminine qualities to perfume, especially in floral and fruity fragrances and gourmand fragrances.

Home Fragrance (Candle/Diffuser): Create a warm, sweet and romantic home atmosphere.
High-end Care and Salon Line: Due to its uniqueness and luxury, lychee floral fragrance is often used in products with higher positioning.