Baked Goods – Types (White Wheat, Whole Wheat, Oat, Rice, Corn), Processing (Raw, Baked, Microwaved, Toasted), Applications (Biscuits, Bagels, Cakes, Cereal Bars, Cookies, Muffins, Pastry, Rolls, Snack Cakes), Quality over time (Flavor, appearance, and texture changes)

Basic Tastes – Identification and Quantification of the tastes Sweet, Salty, Sour, and Bitter in single solutions, mixed solutions, and complex food matrices

Bread – Types (White Wheat, Whole Wheat, Oat, Rice, Multigrain, Potato), Processing (Raw, Baked, Toasted, Dark Toasted), Applications (Bread, Biscuits, Bagel, Crackers, Pizza Crust/ Foccacia, Tortillas), Oxidation (Cardboard, Painty), Quality over time (Flavor, appearance, and texture changes)

Chocolate – Applications (Liquors, Candy/Confections, Baked Goods, Beverages), Processing Types, Varietal Differences, Effects of Dairy Components, Flavor Defects (Oxidation, Hammy, Casein, Fishy, Woody)

Cocoa – Applications (Powdered, Candy/Confections, Baked Goods, Beverages), Processing Types, Oxidation

Coffee – Sources, Blends, Processing Conditions (Roasting, Grinding, Drying), Whitened, Sweetened, Flavorants, Oxidation

Confections – Types/Applications (Spun/Pulled Sugar, Caramel, Fondant, Nougat, Creams, Enrobed Bars, Filled Bars, Coated, Gels), Ingredient Mixology, Flavorants

Condiments – Types (Salad Dressing, Mayonnaise, Ketchup, Mustard, Salsa, Sauces), Effect of Ingredient Substitution, Ingredient Sources

Dairy – Types (Milk, yogurt, sour cream, ice cream, dairy dessert, soft cheese, hard cheese), Processing (Raw, Pasteurized, Cooked, Retorted, Condensed, Dehydrated, Cultured, Aged), Flavorants, Components (Lactone, Diacetyl, etc.), Oxidation, Soured

Fruits  – Types (Berries, Stone, Tropical, Citrus, Melon, Grapes), Processing (Raw, Cooked, Retorted, Dehydrated, Concentrated, Synthesized), Applications (Baked Goods, Fillings, Single Source and Blended Beverages, Candy, Preserves/Jelly/Jam), OTC drug flavorants

Grain – Types (White Wheat, Whole Wheat, Oat, Rice, Corn, Potato), Processing (Raw, Cooked, Toasted, Puffed, Dark Toasted), Applications (Bread, Pasta, Noodles, Cereal, Crackers, Cakes, Cookies, Cereal Bars, Pastry, Pilaf, Boiled/Steamed), Oxidation (Cardboard, Painty)

Herbs/Spices – Types (Peppers, Anise, Basil, Fennel, Brown Spices [Cinnamon, Clove, Nutmeg, Ginger], Oregano, Sage, Parsley, Thyme, Cilantro, Garlic, etc., Processing (Raw, Dried, Dehydrated, Ground), Applications in Foodstuffs [e.g., Baked Goods, Savory Products, Sauces/Marinades, Soups], Source Quality

Mint – Types (Peppermint, Spearmint, Wintergreen), Applications (Hard Candy, Herbal Tea, Cough and Cold Products, OTC Stomach Preparations, Gum, Mouthwash, Toothpaste, Baked goods)

Meats – Types (Beef, Pork, Chicken, Turkey, Fish, Seafood), Processing (Raw, Boiled, Baked, Roasted, Broiled, Grilled, Cured, Brined/Marinated, Injected, Broth), Applications (Whole Muscle, Ground, Patties, Comminuted [e.g., Hot Dogs/Bologna], Breaded/Battered, Soup/Stews/Casseroles), Flavor Issues (Meat Source, WOF, Oxidation, Soured), Quality Issues (Connective Tissue, Texture, Appearance)

Nuts/Seeds – Types (Peanuts, Cashews, Walnuts, Almonds, Sunflower Seeds, Pumpkin Seeds, Processing (Raw, Blanched, Baked, Dry Roasted, Fried), Applications (Plain, Salted, Ground, Seasoned, Coated, Candy/Confections, Toppings), Flavor Defects (Fermentation, Oxidation, Improper Roasting, Improper Curing/Growing Conditions)

Spirits/Alcohol – Types (Vodka, Gin, Tequila, Grain Alcohol, Scotch, Whiskey, Rum, Liqueurs), Mixed Drinks– Freshly Prepared, RTD products

Snack Chips – Types (Sliced, Extruded, Formed, Puffed), Sources (Potato, Corn, Wheat, Rice, Other Vegetables), Processing (Raw, Baked, Fried, Puffed), Oil Types/Age, Flavorants/Seasonings

Soy – Types (Whole, Decanted, Concentrate, Isolate), Applications (Beverages, Meat Analogues, Savory Products, Snack Bars, Cereals, Non Dairy Desserts)

Sweet Aromatics – Types (Caramelized, Vanilla, Vanillin, Ethyl Maltol, Benzaldehyde, Honey, Molasses, Maple, Brown Sugar, Refiners Syrup), Applications (Baked Goods, Beverages, Dairy Products, Candy/Confections, Cereals, Extracts, Syrups, Savory Products)

Vegetables – Types (Cruciferous, Green [Peas, Beans, Broccoli, Leafy], Onions/Garlic, Tomatoes, Potatoes [White, Sweet], Corn, Root [Carrots, Parsnips, Rutabaga], Legumes, Peppers), Processing (Raw, Boiled, Baked, Concentrated, Dehydrated, Fried, Grilled), Applications (Whole/Pieces, Sauce, Juices– Single Source and Blends, Ingredients in Soups/Stews/Casseroles, Toppings), Quality Issues (Appearance, Flavor, and Texture)

Analgesics – Gel Caps, Tablets, Films, Liquids
Baby Care – Diapers; Diaper Pails, Diaper Pail Deodorizes, Diaper Creams
Beauty – Lotions, Creams, Face Cream, Cosmetics (Mascara, Lip Care, Foundation, Powders)
Cough/Cold – Sprays, Cough Syrups, Chewables
Feminine Care – Tampons, Pads, Deodorants
Gut Heath – Antacids, Anti–Diarrheal
Hair Care – Shampoos, Conditioners, Sprays
Oral Care – Toothpaste, Floss, Brushes, Rinses, Films
Paper – Plates, Napkin, Bath Tissue, Facial Tissue, Paper Towels, Towelettes
Personal Care – Antiperspirants, Deodorants
Pet Care – Food, Litter, Sprays
Shave – Razors, Shave Prep (Foams and Gels), Aftershave (Lotions and Creams)
Soaps – Body Wash, Bar Soaps, Liquid Soaps, Facial Cleaners, Towel Wipes