Abstract: 4-substituted glutamic acid derivatives according to the formula (I) or their physiologically acceptable salts wherein X is selected from CH3, phenyl, COOH and OH, are useful to impart, enhance or modify umami- and/or salt taste in a comestible product.

Abstract: 3-substituted glutamic acid derivatives according to the formula (I) or their physiologically acceptable salts wherein X is selected from C1-C5 linear or branched alkyl, are useful to impart, enhance or modify umami- and/or salt taste in a comestible product.

Abstract: An individual alkamide and/or a mixture having two or more different alkamides, is disclosed for changing, masking or reducing the unpleasant flavor impression of an unpleasant-tasting substance or mixture of substances. The alkamide can be trans-pellitorine; cis-pellitorine; 2Z,4Z- or 2Z,4E-decadienoic acid-N-isobutylamide; 2E,4E-decadienoic acid-N-([2S]-2-methylbutyl)amide; 2E,4E-decadienoic acid-N-([2R]-2-methylbutylamide); 2E,4Z-decadienoic acid-N-(2-methylbutyl)amide; achilleamide; sarmentine; 2E- or 3E-decenoic acid-N-isobutylamide; 3E-nonenoic acid-N-isobutylamide; spilanthol; homospilanthol; 2E,6Z,8E-decatrienoic acid-N-([2R]-2-methylbutyl)amide; 2E- or 2Z-decen-4-oic acid-N-isobutylamide; ?-sanshool; ?-hydroxysanshool; ?-hydroxysanshool; ?-hydroxysanshool; ?-hydroxyisosanshool; ?-dehydrosanshool; ?-sanshool; bungeanool; isobungeanool; dihydrobungeanool; or tetrahydrobungeanool, or combinations thereof.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula (I) A is OH or a carbonyl group, n is 0 or 1, R is an alkyl radical having from 1 to 4 carbon atoms, in particular methyl, ethyl, n-propyl, iso-propyl, n-butyl or t-butyl; or a residue of a hydroxy carboxylic acid, in particular the residue —CH(OH)COOH, —CH(OH)CH2COOH, —CH2CH(OH)COOH or —CH(OH)CH(OH)COOH; and R? is independently selected from H or OH.

Abstract: The present application provides a synthetic spilanthol flavor composition that includes (2E,6Z,8E)-N-(2-methylpropyl)-2,6,8-decatrienamide. The synthetic spilanthol composition can also contain, and at least one of (2E,6E,8E)-N-(2-methylpropyl)-2,6,8-decatrienamide and (2E,6Z,8Z)—N-(2-methylpropyl)-2,6,8-decatrienamide, the (N-(2-methylpropyl)-2,6,8-decatrienamide being present in amounts effective to impart a salivating or tingle effect while reducing the perception of off notes, as compared to the off-notes perceived upon consumption of natural spilanthol (e.g. spilanthol obtained from jambu oleoresin). Methods of increasing salivation and/or providing a tingling sensation upon consuming an orally consumable product that include adding to the product a synthetic spilanthol flavor composition are also provided.

Abstract: The following invention relates to a taste enhancer and a method of enhancing taste. The invention relates the use of a cooling enhancing composition which provides cooling enhancement when combined with other cooling compounds.

Abstract: The invention concerns a shelf-stable concentrate cooking aid with increased Xian power comprising —a reduced amount of MSG, IMP and GMP, —food derived acids and sugars and —macromolecules, wherein all these components are of natural origin, said cooking aid comprising further up to 80% of added MSG or ribotides.

Abstract: The present invention relates to spray-dried compositions capable of retaining volatile compounds and methods relating to the same. The present invention also relates to the powders produced by such methods.

Abstract: The present invention provides a sugar content-improving material that can prevent oxidative damage of fruits and vegetables after harvesting as well as can improve the sugar content, a method for improving the sugar content of fruits or vegetables, fruits or vegetables having an improved sugar content, a sugar component-adjusting material, a method for adjusting a sugar component of fruits and vegetables, fruits or vegetables having an adjusted sugar component, a taste-adjusting material, a method for adjusting the taste of fruits or vegetables, and fruits or vegetables having adjusted taste. The sugar content-improving material includes a breathable, permeable and flexible sheet containing proanthocyanidin and trehalose. The proanthocyanidin is contained in the sheet in a proportion of 250 to 300 mg/m2. The trehalose is contained in the sheet in a proportion of 5 g/m2.

Abstract: The present invention in a first aspect relates to taste improvement of foodstuffs, beverages, pharmaceutics, tobacco products and oral care products, using a substance according to formula (I) or formula (II), or edible salts thereof: R1—CR7(OR4)—CO—NR2—CR8R3—X—OR5??(I) R6—CR7(OR4)—CO-Az??(II) It was found that substances represented by formula (I) and/or formula (II) are capable of modulating and complementing the sensory impact of taste imparting substances. Thus, the present taste improving substances are advantageously applied in flavor compositions, foodstuffs, beverages, pharmaceutics, tobacco products and oral care products.

Abstract: The present invention relates to stable, propylene glycol-free and glycerin-free, spray-dried compositions containing flavors and optional surfactants for use in optically clear, liquid beverages and liquid beverage concentrates.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a thirst-quenching carbonated beverage with a strengthened or sustained carbonation feel peculiar to known carbonated beverages in which, after opening, the carbonation feel rapidly drops depending upon a combination of raw materials employed and upon evaporation of the carbon dioxide gas. The present invention also relates to a method which includes adding to a carbonated beverage an additive comprising spilanthol or a spilanthol-containing plant extract or plant essential oil as an active ingredient.

Abstract: Provided are new O-alkyl S-hydroxyalkyl carbonothioates and O-alkyl S-alkoxyalkyl carbonothioates, their manufacture and their use as flavor and fragrance. Also provided are flavor and fragrance compositions comprising said substance, or a mixture thereof.

Abstract: Provided is a concentrated coffee extract solution having a rich sweet aroma and a clear aftertaste. The concentrated coffee extract solution contains the following components (A) and (B): (A) at least one pyrazine selected from 2-methylpyrazine, 2,5-dimethylpyrazine, 2,6-dimethylpyrazine, ethylpyrazine, 2-ethyl-5-methylpyrazine, 2-ethyl-6-methylpyrazine, 2-ethyl-3-methylpyrazine, 2-ethyl-3,5-dimethylpyrazine and 3,5-dimethyl-2-methylpyrazine, and (B) at least one guaiacol selected from guaiacol, 4-ethylguaiacol and 4-vinylguaiacol. A content weight ratio [(B)/(A)] of the component (B) to the component (A) is 0.6 or smaller.

Abstract: The invention provides palatability enhancing compositions comprising a palatability enhancing amount of two or more of tetrasodium pyrophosphate, one or more animal by-products, and one or more microbial proteins and comestible compositions comprising one or more comestible ingredients and the palatability enhancing compositions.

Abstract: A compound of formula (I) is used to modify the taste or flavour of a flavour composition or consumable product, wherein R1 is H, or a substituted, unsubstituted, branched or unbranched C1-C5 alkyl group and, NHR2 is a residue of an amino acid, is selected from Alanine (Ala), cysteine (Cys), Aspartic acid (Asp), phenylalanine (Phe), glutamic acid (Glu), histidine (His), isoleucine (Ile), lysine (Lys), leucine (Leu), methionine (Met), asparagines (Asn), glutamine (Gln), arginine (Arg), serine (Ser), theronine (Thr), valine (Val), tryptophan (Trp), tyrosine(Tyr) and Glycine (Gly), with the proviso that the compound is not N-acetyl glycine. Also disclosed are flavour compositions and consumable products containing such compounds.

Abstract: The invention provides flavored drinking water additives and flavored drinking water compositions. The invention also provides methods for increasing water consumption by an animal and improving hydration for animals using the flavored drinking water additives and flavored drinking water compositions of the present invention.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for producing a novel lanthionine derivative having a CaSR agonist activity, an intermediate compound of the lanthionine derivative, and use of the intermediate compound for production of a CaSR agonist, a kokumi-imparting agent, and a food and/or beverage ingredient.

Abstract: Provided is an acid taste and/or acid smell-reducing agent that can effectively reduce acid taste/acid smell without adding off-taste and off-smell. The acid taste and/or acid smell-reducing agent is composed of 4,7-tridecadienal and/or 2,4,7-tridecatrienal and is added to a food or drink having acid taste and/or acid smell.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to improving the taste of sweetener compositions having enhanced sweetness. In particular, the present invention relates to compositions that can improve the tastes of sweetness enhanced sweetener compositions including at least one sweetness enhancer and at least one sweetener by imparting a more sugar-like taste or characteristic. In particular, the compositions and methods provide at least one sweetness enhancer, at least one sweetener comprising a carbohydrate sweetener, a natural-high-potency sweetener, a synthetic high-potency sweetener, or a combination thereof, and at least one sweet taste improving composition.

Abstract: The present invention relates to taste improvement of foodstuffs, beverages, tobacco products and oral care products, using a substance according to formula (I), edible salts or edible esters thereof: It was found that substances represented by formula (I) are capable of modifying and complementing, the sensory impact of taste imparting substances. Thus, the present taste improving substances are advantageously applied in flavor compositions, foodstuffs, tobacco products and oral care products.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an umami enhancing composition comprising at least one umami enhancing compound, said composition (a) being capable of passing an ultra filtration membrane having a molecular weight cut off of 250 kDa, (b) being substantially free from lycopene, (c) containing a compound of less than 250 kDa, and (d) capable of enhancing the umami taste. Umami active tomato fractions comprising these compositions are also claimed. Such fractions and compositions are suitable for preparing food products.

Abstract: The invention relates to hydroxyflavanones, their salts and stereoisomers and their mixtures for suppressing or reducing the bitter and/or metallic taste impression. In addition, the invention relates to nutritional, nutritive or consumable preparations or oral pharmaceutical compositions, characterized in that these have an active content of hydroxyflavanones, their salts and stereoisomers or their mixtures.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a bakery product with improved flavour properties and in particular an improved flavour shelf life. The product is prepared from a dough comprising flour, water, proline and an alkane polyol preferably wet, present in an effective amount to improve the flavour properties of said product when baked.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel sweetness enhancer compounds of the formula (I), or a stereoisomer or a salt or a hydrate thereof, to the use of a compound of formula (I) or a stereoisomer or a salt or a hydrate thereof as a sweetness enhancer, to sweetener compositions comprising at least one sweetener and a compound of formula (I) or a stereoisomer or a salt or a hydrate thereof, to a method for the manufacture of a compound of formula (I) or a stereoisomer or a salt or a hydrate thereof, to methods of making the sweetener compositions and to tabletop sweetener compositions comprising a compound of formula (I) or a stereoisomer or a salt or a hydrate thereof. Further, the invention relates to consumables comprising a consumable product and a compound of formula (I) or a stereoisomer or a salt or a hydrate thereof.

Abstract: Compositions are provided which contain immobilized flavorants for flavor delivery. In particular, smoking compositions are provided which contain flavorant ester salts of polycarboxylic acids.

Abstract: The invention relates to methods for obtaining a scented extract from fresh flowers, flowering heads and/or leaves of a moist plant. The method includes picking the flowers, flowering tops and/or leaves of the plant and infusing them in at least one bath comprising an alcoholic solvent, at a temperature below 50° C., to obtain an alcoholic mixture. The alcoholic mixture is then filtered to recover an alcoholic floral infusion. The method also includes performing a supercritical CO2 extraction of the alcoholic floral infusion to obtain a scented extract. This scented extract has an alcohol titrate of at least 75%. The invention also relates to scented water or perfume, food flavoring, and cosmetic compositions that contain the scented extract as an ingredient.

Abstract: A method of using organic compounds and providing slow release flavoring in or for food products wherein flavor precursors are added to flavor compositions and/or food products and release flavor compounds upon consumption of the food products, and novel flavor precursor compounds. The flavor precursors can be prepared from mono- and/or diglycerides and lactone flavor compounds.

Abstract: A method of modifying the taste of a consumable, comprising adding to a consumable base at least one compound of the formula I in which (a) A is selected from the moieties (b) n is from 0-7, such that X is absent or a linear alkylene group in which n is from 1-7; and (c) Z is absent and Y is a moiety selected from the groups —CHO, or —CH2OH; or (d) Z is present and is a C1-7 linear alkane, and Y is selected from —CHOH, —CO, or —COC(CH3)O. The result is a consumable with enhanced mouthfeel and/or creaminess.

Abstract: A method of enhancing a taste sensation in a consumable composition, comprising the addition thereto of a taste provider selected from a taste provider compound and a mixture of a taste provider compound with a taste enhancement compound, there being additionally added thereto a taste sensation-enhancing quantity of choline chloride.

Abstract: Suggested are liquid flavour substance mixtures, comprising (a) 10 to 25% by weight oil-soluble aroma emulsions or aroma concentrates, (b) 15 to 25% by weight inorganic salts, (c) 6 to 12% by weight water-soluble constituents, (d) 2 to 10% by weight water-insoluble constituents and dyes, (e) 0.1 to 6% by weight hydrocolloids and emulsifiers and (f) ad 100% by weight water, with the proviso that the aroma emulsions forming component (a), which, in turn, comprise (a1) 0.1 to 40% by weight oil-soluble aromatic compounds, (a2) 5 to 20% by weight stabilizers, (a3) 0 to 1% by weight preservatives and (a4) ad 100% by weight water.

Abstract: The present invention provides a variety of compounds having a CaSR agonist activity which possesses a superior kokumi-imparting function, and more particularly provides a kokumi-imparting composition, which contains the foregoing compound, and/or another substance having a CaSR agonist activity, in combination. The present invention also provides a kokumi-imparting composition which includes a lanthionine derivative and/or another substance having a CaSR agonist activity.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides methods and compositions for modifying the perceived sweetness of a comestible, methods and compositions for increasing the perceived sweetness of a comestible; methods and compositions for suppressing the perceived sweetness of a comestible, hybrid plants, methods of producing hybrid plants, and sweetener compositions.

Abstract: A production process of an alcohol-free beer-like malt beverage is disclosed. The process comprises reducing the off-flavor originated from wort by adding terpene. The process provides an alcohol-free beer-like malt beverage having an unpleasant wort off-flavor reduced.

Abstract: A whole impregnated freeze dried food product for delivering a material of interest comprising; a. moisture content of less than about 5%; b. a material of interest; and, c. taste additives; wherein, the food product is maintained in it's whole original structure, volume and shape; further wherein the food product is functionally impregnated with the material of interest in an amount equivalent to the removed moisture residual, and methods for obtaining same.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of certain high potency savory (‘umami’) taste modifiers, as savory flavoring agents and/or enhancers of monosodium glutamate, for the preparation of foods, beverages, and other comestible compositions, and to processes for preparing food flavorant compositions for use in the preparation of comestible food and drink.

Abstract: The invention concerns a composition based on a mixture of eugenol and cinnamaldehyde, as food additive for feeding ruminants. The composition may be incorporated in a food additive, or a salt block. The eugenol and the cinnamaldehyde may be natural or identical natural constituents. Administering the composition or the food additive increases meat production and milk production.

Abstract: A substance capable of imparting a kokumi having CaSR agonist activity is described. This substance is able to impart kokumi in a superior manner, in particular, at the initial taste, and is also highly stable and can easily be produced at a low cost. The present invention thus provides a kokumi-imparting composition which includes such a substance as well as a complex kokumi-imparting composition which includes the substance and other substances possessing the CaSR agonist activities in combination. More particularly, the present invention herein provides a kokumi-imparting composition including ?-Glu-Nva (L-?-glutamyl-L-norvaline), and a complex kokumi-imparting composition including the foregoing substance and another substance having a CaSR agonist activity, in combination.

Abstract: Comestibles prepared using 1,3-propanediol may include modified flavor profiles relative to comparable comestibles that do not include 1,3-propanediol. Further 1,3-propanediol may be used in low concentrations, such as about 0.01 to about 5 wt. % in comestibles to effect modification of flavor profiles including perception of oxidized whole grain wheat flavors and the like.

Abstract: The invention improves the unpleasant taste characteristic of potassium salts without affecting the original flavor of foods or drinks and increases the value of potassium salt as a salt substitute, in order to provide means and a salt composition for reducing sodium in foods and drinks. By adding one or more of the following: quinic acid or a quinic acid-containing composition, spilanthol or a spilanthol-containing plant extract or plant essential oil, or an Allium plant extract, to a potassium salt or a potassium salt-containing food or drink, the unpleasant tastes such as acrid taste and metallic taste characteristic of potassium salts are improved while the salt flavor and taste are augmented.

Abstract: Provided herein are methods for stimulating the T1R1/T1R3 receptor comprising contacting the receptor with pyrophosphate and one or more amino acids. Also provided, is a Felidae food product comprising pyrophosphate and one or more amino acids. Methods for determining the pyrophosphate-augmented activity of a test compound on the T1R1/T1R3 receptor are also described, as well as methods for adjusting the food formulation for Felidae.

Abstract: A method of enhancing the taste of a beer with a mineral additive. The mineral additive comprises soluble compounds of the following minerals to the following ranges of final concentrations of the respective element in the finished beer, to enhance taste characteristics of the diluted beer when compared to a dilution solely with water. Group A minerals: calcium from 5.9 mg/L to 236 mg/L, and magnesium from 1.3 to 52 mg/L. Group B minerals: phosphorus from 3.0 to 360 mg/L, potassium from 12 mg/L to 480 mg/L, silicon at 0.075 mg/L to 30 mg/L, sodium at 0.8 mg/L to 32 mg/L and chlorine at 0.9 mg/L to 36 mg/L. Group C minerals: boron from 0 to 76 ?g/L, chromium from 0 to 0.4 ?g/L, cobalt from 0 to 0.4 ?g/L, copper from 0 to 17.2 ?g/L, iodine from 0 to 5.2 ?g/L, lithium from 0 to 1.6 ?g/L, manganese from 0 to 1.6 ?g/L, molybdenum from 0 to 2.0 ?g/L, nickel from 0 to 2.0 ?g/L, selenium from 0 to 136 ?g/L, tin from 0 to 01.6 ?g/L, vanadium from 0 to 0.12 ?g/L and zinc from 0 to 104 ?g/L.

Abstract: A vegetable-based food product, without saccharose, lactose and egg, includes a base ingredient having gluten-free cereal seeds, polished and/or wholegrain, and/or sprouted seeds and/or sprouted wholegrain seeds, thickeners and flavorings, which give such a food product a food substitute character, to provide, for example, a substitute for cheese and/or meat and/or fish and/or milk and/or for sweet preparations suitable to be used as such or in industrial or home-made preparations and/or a vegetable drink.

Abstract: A method of enhancing the aroma of an aroma composition, including the addition to the composition of an aroma-enhancing quantity of 2,4-nonadiene. The addition enhances the “radiance” of aroma compositions, especially foodstuffs, resulting in a stronger aroma and the need for reduced quantities of additional aroma ingredients.

Abstract: One aspect of the present invention is concerned with a composition comprising caramelised carbohydrate, which composition, when dissolved in water at a dry solids content of 0.1 wt. %, exhibits: i. an absorption at 280 nm (A280) that exceeds 0.01, preferably exceeds 0.05, more preferably exceeds 0.1 and most preferably exceeds 0.3; and ii. an absorption ratio A280/560 of at least 200, preferably of at least 250. Other aspects of the invention relate to a method of manufacturing a beverage or foodstuff that is resistant to light induced flavor changes, said method comprising introducing into said beverage or foodstuff a composition as defined above; and to a process for the manufacture of said composition.

Abstract: One aspect of the present invention provides a compound represented by formula (I), wherein, R1 is hydrogen or an acetyl group and R2 is a C1-3 straight chain or branched alkyl group. Another aspect of the present invention provides flavor or fragrance compositions comprising at least one compound of formula (I).

Abstract: A delivery system for inclusion in an edible composition is formulated to have at least one active component with an encapsulating material for delivering the active component upon consumption of the edible composition wherein the dispersion of active component particles, as measured by the average distance between active component particles in the delivery system divided by the average particle diameter of the active component particles, is from 0.5 to 20.

Abstract: The present application relates to a use of a compound of Formula I or of a mixture of compounds of Formula I: wherein R1 to R10 each independently of one another represent H, methoxy or ethoxy and at least one of the radicals R1 to R10 represents methoxy or ethoxy to intensify the sensory impression of alcohol.

Abstract: A method for increasing the concentration of solubilized terpene compounds in liquids is disclosed, as well as liquid, beverage or microemulsion compositions containing terpenes and more polar flavor compounds. The compositions include terpene compounds, which are useful flavoring agents, and the disclosed methods and compositions allow a suitable level of terpenes for flavoring purposes while providing haze- and cloud-free final beverages that do not form an undesirable separate oil phase.

Abstract: The present invention provides edible compositions comprising a compound of the present invention, food products comprising such edible compositions and methods of preparing such food products. The present invention also provides methods of reducing the amount of NaCl in a food product, methods of reducing the sodium intake in a diet, and methods of reducing bitter taste in a food product.