No 685 German Autumn Leaves

Autumn leaves, really autumn leaves? We are usually met with incredulous amazement when we talk about this creation. But this product is exactly what DSM stands for: trying out new things that have never been seen before. Even ideas that seem crazy are included in the product development and if what we expect comes out of the optimization of the test, then it was worth all the effort and if not, then we are one experience richer. But what do you expect from a ghost from the autumn leaves? Everyone probably has this intoxicating smell stored in their olfactory memory. Walking through an autumnal park or forest and noticing it has something deeply grounding, because it makes us aware of the cycle of things. And that's exactly the smell we captured in our mind from the fall leaves. We went and collected freshly fallen leaves, beautifully yellowish to red after the carotenoids and anthocyanins had broken down the leaves, and macerated them immediately. The tasting then brought the final surprise, because here, in addition to the autumnal, astonishingly fruity notes can be perceived, which complete the experience of this spirit. And so it is not surprising that it has already found its way into various cocktail recipes. But where does this smell and taste actually come from? We can't say for sure, but it may be a combination of the decaying metabolites of the leaves and the breakdown of the leaves by soil-borne ray fungi. These are bacteria of the Streptomyces coelicolor species, which produce the earthy-smelling geosmin, among other things.