Geosminliknande
Geosminliknande is a term used in the field of sensory analysis and food science to describe compounds that exhibit a sensory profile similar to geosmin. Geosmin is a naturally occurring compound produced by certain types of bacteria and algae, and it is responsible for the characteristic "earthy" or "musty" odor often associated with damp soil, decaying vegetation, and certain types of water. The term "geosminliknande" is used to refer to other compounds that, despite not being geosmin itself, have a similar sensory impact on the human nose.
These compounds can be found in various natural and man-made environments. For example, they may be present
The sensory profile of geosminliknande compounds can vary, but they generally share the "earthy" or "musty" characteristic