Abstract: The present invention relates to processes for the preparation of a flavoring concentrate, to a flavoring concentrate which can be prepared by a process according to the invention, to products comprising one or more flavoring concentrates according to the invention, and to processes for the concentration of flavoring and/or aromatic substances.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a solid air freshener comprising the following components: i) a total amount of polyethylene glycols in the range of from 30 to 80 Wt.-%, wherein the weight average molecular weight Mw of the total amount of polyethylene glycols present in the solid air freshener is in the range of from 1000 to 20000 g/mol, the total amount of polyethylene glycols consisting of one, two, or more polyethylene glycol materials, ii) a total amount of surfactants in the range of from 5 to 40 wt.-%, iii) a total amount of perfume in the range of from 5 to 50 wt.-%, wherein the perfume consists of (iii)(a) fragrance material, and optionally (iii)(b) a solvent for the fragrance material, iv) an amount of water in the range of from 0 to 10 wt.-%, wherein any water present in the solid air freshener is exclusively considered as component (iv), and wherein the total amount of components (i), (ii), (iii), and (iv) is at least 95 wt.-%, based on the total weight of the solid air freshener.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an odorant comprising or consisting of (A) at least 75% by weight of acrylic acid methyl ester and/or acrylic acid ethyl ester, (B) 2-19.5% by weight of tetrahydrothiophene (THT), (C) 5-50 ppm of hydroquinone monomethyl ether, and also neither, one or both components selected from the group consisting of (D) 0.025-0.2% by weight of butylhydroxy toluene and/or butyl hydroxyanisole and (E) 5-500 ppm of one or more compounds of formula (I) wherein R is selected from the group consisting of H, —OH, —NH2, —O2CR1 and —NOCR1, wherein R1 represents an alkyl radical containing 1 to 4 carbon atoms, based on the total weight of the odorant.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of a compound of formula (I) or a mixture of compounds of formula (I) wherein: R1, R2, and R3 are independently H or an alkyl group having 1 to 3 C-atom, wherein at least one of R1, R2, and R3 is not H; R4 is H, an alkyl group having 1 to 6 C-atom, or an alkenyl group having 2 to 6 C-atom; R5, R6, R7, and R8 are independently H or methyl; and R9 is H, an alkyl group having 5 to 12 C-atoms, or an alkenyl group having 5 to 12 C-atoms; as a flavoring substance or mixture of flavoring substances.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the preparation of a compound of the formula B having the following steps: provision of a compound of the formula A intramolecular reaction of the compound of the formula A in the presence of an aluminium siloxide of the formula (Ia) or (Ib).

Abstract: The invention relates to Vaccinium fruit extracts, related preparations, production methods and uses.

Abstract: A description is given of precursor compounds of sweet taste receptor antagonists for the prevention or treatment of disease, in particular for the prevention or treatment of Type 2 diabetes. A description is also given of uses of these precursor compounds and edible compositions, preparations for nutrition or pleasure or semi-finished products and pharmaceutical preparations, containing such precursor compounds.

Abstract: The invention relates to a cosmetic, dermatological or pharmaceutical preparation, containing one, two or more compounds of formula (I) and/or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt of a compound of this type, (i) for use in a method for preventing, treating or reducing cellulite, and/or (ii) in an adequate quantity to reduce the lipid quantity contained in subcutaneous fat tissue, and/or to inhibit the differentiation of preadipocytes, and/or to inhibit the lipogenesis in adipocytes, wherein the radicals R1 to R8, independently of one another, signify hydrogen, hydroxy or C1-C4-alkoxy, and/or two adjacent radicals together form a methylenedioxy group.

Abstract: The present invention concerns a process for the separation of olfactorily and/or gustatorily active components by means of high-temperature liquid chromatography (HTLC) and a process for the direct tasting of the components separated by this process.

Abstract: The invention relates to the field of aryl hydrocarbon receptor (Ah receptor; AhR) antagonists and their uses.

Abstract: A description is provided of new compounds of formula (A) and in particular the use of a compound of formula (A) or a mixture of two or more compounds of formula (A), wherein the thiol group of each compound of formula (A) independently of one another in each case is linked with the carbon atom in position 3, 4, 5 or 6, as a fragrance or flavor for imparting, modifying and/or intensifying one, two or all the smell and/or taste notes grapefruit, tropical fruits and blackcurrant Also described are fragrance and flavor compositions, preparations and methods.

Abstract: A mixture of 17-oxabicyclo[14.1.0]heptadec-8-ene and its isomers as an odoriferous substance and an odoriferous or aroma substance mixture comprising 17-oxabicyclo[14.1.0]heptadec-8-ene and one or more further odoriferous or aroma substances are described.

Abstract: The invention concerns the use of 2E,4E-decadienoic acid-N-isobutylamide (trans-pellitorin) as flavorant, in particular as salivation inducing flavor substance, preferably in a foodstuff or nutrient, an oral hygienic preparation or a gourmet or snack preparation. Further, the invention concerns preparations, semi-finished preparations as well as fragrance, aroma and taste compositions, containing trans-pelletorin as well as a processes for the production of trans-pelletorin.

Abstract: The present invention primarily relates to the use of specific compounds of formula (I) or of specific salts of a compound of formula (I) or mixtures thereof for synergistically enhancing the sweet taste of a sweet-tasting substance.

Abstract: A cosmetic or pharmaceutical formulation that can be applied to the skin or hair is described, said formulation comprising: (a) one or more ceramides and/or pseudoceramides, and (b) (alpha-)bisabolol, the proportion by weight of (alpha-)bisabolol in the formulation being equal to or greater than the total proportion by weight of ceramides and/or pseudoceramides, and the total amount of components (a) and (b) being sufficient to strengthen the barrier of damaged and/or undamaged skin.

Abstract: The present invention relates to products and mixtures comprising (a) pellitorin and (b) selected cooling agents. The present invention further relates to products and medicaments for soothing irritated oral and/or nasal tissues. The present invention also relates to the use of such mixtures for soothing irritated oral and/or nasal tissues and the use of such mixtures for reducing bitterness, in particular the bitterness of oral care products, confectionery products and medicaments, more specifically reducing the bitterness of menthol and menthol containing products and medicaments.

Abstract: Described is a spherical coated capsule comprising (a) a coating-free capsule having (i) a liquid or viscous core and (ii) a solid shell surrounding this core, and (b) a seamless, solid coating surrounding said coating-free capsule, wherein the diameter of the spherical coated capsule is in the greater than 9 mm, the solid coating comprises at least one sugar or sugar-alcohol in an amount in the range of 30-90% (m/m), based on the total mass of the coated capsule, the diameter of the coating-free capsule is in the range of 5-10 mm, the thickness of the shell of said coating-free capsule is in the range of 30-200 ?m, the ratio of shell thickness diameter of said coating-free capsule is in the range of 0.004-0.04, the shell of said coating-free capsule contains 70-90% (m/m) gelatine or alginate and 10-30% (m/m) plasticiser, based on the dry mass of said shell, and the core has a flavouring content in the range of 1-100% (m/m), based on the total mass of the core.

Abstract: Antimicrobially active 3-(4-hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)-1-(4-hydroxyphenyl)-1-propanone of the following formula 1 is described, as is a method for producing this compound and the use thereof as an antimicrobial active ingredient.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a solid phase extraction body, methods for its manufacture, uses of such extraction body and analytical methods involving such extraction body.

Abstract: The present invention relates to tea aromatized with aroma particles, the production and use thereof.