Bitter Blocker and Taste Masking

Consumers generally tend to avoid bitter-tasting foods, even when they contain beneficial bioactives [1]. Therefore, a food or beverage’s bitter flavor profile can significantly influence consumer preferences and product acceptance. Infusing beverages with CBD and/or THC-containing nanoemulsions has become increasingly popular. However, these infused cannabis products can vary widely in bitterness, ranging from virtually undetectable…