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Note that this is the second Tuesday!!

The Speaker

Tom Parliment is a flavor chemist who received a BS degree in Chemistry from Lehigh University and a Ph.D. in Food Science from the University of Massachusetts. In his career with General Foods and Kraft Foods, he studied the aromatic composition of numerous foods such as meat, coffee, baked goods, seafood, fruits, cheese and he has more than 20 patents and 50 publications in these and related areas. He is a member of a number of professional societies, including the American Chemical Society (ACS), Sigma XI and the New York Institute of Food Technology. Tom is past chairman of the New York Chromatography Society, the Flavor Subdivision of the ACS, and the Rockland Chemical Society. He is the co-organizer of four national American Chemical Society Symposia, covering biologically and thermally derived aromas. He has co-edited four flavor-related books. Since receiving a retirement package from Kraft, he has been a consultant to the flavor industry. You may contact him at tparliment@fcc.net

Abstract
The aromas of food products are quite complex with typically hundreds of volatile components present. This talk will discuss the origin of compounds found in aromas and will cover the contribution of these chemicals to the overall character of a food. Examples of interesting aroma chemicals will be presented. The aromatic composition of selected foods will be discussed in detail and used to demonstrate how aroma research is conducted.

The February meeting will be held at Adelphia Restaurant in Deptford.

The restaurant is located at 1750 Clements-Bridge Road, Deptford NJ 08096

From North Jersey, Philly, take I295 to exit 26, take Highway 42/Atlantic City Expressway south towards Atlantic City, and exit onto Highway 55. Take the first exit. Go left at the light and proceed to Clements-Bridge Road. Turn right. The restaurant is on the left side of the road and will require you to do a U-turn.

From Atlantic City, take the AC Express way to the Route 322 exit. Go through Rowan campus to route 55. Take Route 55 north to the Deptford Mall exit. Use directions above.

From Rowan, use Route 55 to go to the Deptford Mall, exit and then use the directions above.

Please call the restaurant at 856-845-8200 for directions if needed. You can also check their web site at www.adelphiarestaurant.com.

Dinner selections:
Grilled Ahi Tuna
Chicken Parmigiana
Eggplant Primavera

Special orders such as low-salt meals must be ordered in advance and may exceed the $20.00 price.

Please call or email your reservation by Friday, February 4. Be sure to indicate your dinner choice!

Martin Schneiderman, Schnema@jmusa.com
Reena Colacot, 609-919-3378 or reena.colacot@laureatepharma.com

The information on this page represents that of the South Jersey Section of the American Chemical Society and not necessarily that of Rowan University. Robert Newland, Councilor SJACS, takes full responsibility for the information presented.