What is "furaneol"

n. (context organic compound English) The derivative of furanone ''4-hydroxy-2,5-dimethyl-3-furanone'' that is used in the flavour and perfume industries to impart a strawberry scent

Furaneol, or strawberry furanone, is a natural organic compound used in the flavor and perfume industry because of its sweet strawberry aroma. It is actually found in strawberries and a variety of other fruits and it is partly responsible for the smell of fresh pineapple. It is also important for odour of buckwheat, and tomato.