Disclosed herein are food and flavorant compositions comprising 1,3-propanediol, wherein the 1,3-propanediol in said compositions has a bio-based carbon content of about 1% to 100%. In addition, it is preferred that the 1,3-propanediol be biologically-derived, and wherein upon biodegradation, the biologically-derived 1,3-propanediol contributes no anthropogenic CO2 emissions to the atmosphere.
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