Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for producing a process flavour comprising: a) preparing a composition comprising a vegetable and a processing aid chosen from sucrose, NaCl and KCl or combinations thereof, b) intimately mixing the composition in an extruder under conditions of temperature and reaction time sufficient for the process flavour to develop, wherein the composition does not comprise yeast, yeast extract or yeast autolysate wherein the amount of vegetable is within the range of 50 to 98% (w/w) of the composition, wherein the water content of the composition before or during step b) is between 1% and 8% w/w based on the total weight of the composition.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for preparing a dairy product with reduced sodium, wherein a yeast extract comprising at least 30% w/w 5?-ribonucleotides, on the basis of sodium chloride free dry matter, is added to a dairy composition used in the production of dairy product with reduced sodium. Preferably, a yeast extract is used wherein the total amount of 5?-GMP plus 5?-IMP is at least 15% w/w on the basis of sodium chloride free dry matter. The method of the invention may advantageously be used since off-tastes are masked and salt perception is enhanced.