Abstract: The present invention relates to a compound of formula (I1); to a mixture comprising an amount from 86% to 99% by weight measured by quantitative proton-NMR of a compound of formula (IA), (IB), (IC), (ID), (IE), (IF), (IG), (IH) and (IJ); and an edible composition and an edible article comprising them. The invention also relates to processes for their preparation and their use as a savoury and mouthfulness taste enhancer; particularly kokumi and/or umami taste enhancer. Formulae (I?) (IA), (IB), (IC), (ID), (IE), (IF), (IG), (IH), (IJ).

Abstract: The present invention provides nucleic acids encoding porcine taste receptors, polypeptides encoded by the nucleic acids, and methods of using the nucleic acids and polypeptides to identify compounds that enhance umami taste.

Abstract: The present invention provides nucleic acids encoding porcine taste receptors, polypeptides encoded by the nucleic acids, and methods of using the nucleic acids and polypeptides to identify compounds that enhance umami taste.

Abstract: A composition is provided for suppressing formation of fat in animals comprising a blend of animal feed and polyterpenes of formula (C.sub.10 H.sub.16).sub.n, where n is an integer from 2 to 4. The polyterpenes may be generated in situ by the reaction of citrus essential oils with pharmaceutically acceptable acid or by direct synthesis. A method for suppressing body fat in both animals and humans is also disclosed comprising feeding or ingesting, respectively, polyterpenes prepared either by direct polymerization of neat terpenes or by the aforementioned in situ reaction.

Abstract: A composition is provided for suppressing formation of fat in animals comprising a blend of animal feed and polyterpenes of formula (C.sub.10 H.sub.16).sub.n, where n is an inter from 2 to 4. The polyterpenes may be generated in situ by the reaction of citrus essential oils with pharmaceutically acceptable acid or by direct synthesis. A method for suppressing body fat in both animals and humans is also disclosed comprising feeding or ingesting, respectively, polyterpenes prepared either by direct polymerization of neat terpenes or by the aforementioned in situ reaction.