Montini Catholic's Advanced Biology class, under the direction of teacher and Department Chair Sandy Deiber, took a “tasty” field trip to Flavorchem ​​recently. Th​e Downers Grove co​rporation creates more than 5,000 flavors, fragrances, and food products each year.​  ​T​he students got a hands-on look at how science shows up in the real world​ - exploring everything from how flavors are developed to ho​w​ their​ senses experience taste and smell. ​ In addition to learn​i​ng about exciting career opportunities in food scienc​e - they were glad to meet former Montini student Samantha Richmond Filip '10 who works at Flavorchem as their Manager of Sensory Science.

 

"Our visit to Flavorchem was like seeing the 'behind-the-scenes' of our favorite snack​s​," said Mrs. Deiber.  "It’s one thing to taste a flavor, but it’s another thing entirely to see the chemistry and creativity that goes into making it. Truly educational and eye-opening."