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 monoglycerides and flavor compounds which comprise one or more carbonyl groups.

Abstract: Provided is a process for producing a seasoning having an excellent roast meat like flavor without unpleasant odor derived from yeast and burnt odor derived from saccharide. The process comprises the steps of mixing a yeast extract containing at least one of cysteine, cystine, methionine, glutathione, ?-glutamylcysteine, cystebylglycine, and salts or hydrates thereof with saccharide and/or a nucleic acid-related substance to prepare a mixture; and heating the mixture under different pH conditions.

Abstract: The present invention relates to thioester compounds and the incorporation and use of the new chemical entities as flavor and fragrance chemicals.

Abstract: The present invention relates to thioester compounds and the incorporation and use of the new chemical entities as flavor and fragrance chemicals.

Abstract: Flavor and fragrance compositions comprising 1-mercapto-1-arylalkanes or derivatives thereof according to formula (I)

Abstract: The present invention provides a cyclodextrin inclusion complex comprising a guest encapsulated by cyclodextrin, the complex being greater than about 400 microns in size and methods of making the same. The present invention also provides a method of imparting flavor to a product to form a flavored product, the method comprising: incorporating a large particle cyclodextrin inclusion complex into a product to form a flavored product, the complex comprising a guest encapsulated by a cyclodextrin. The present invention further provides a flavored product comprising a large particle cyclodextrin inclusion complex.

Abstract: A stabilized cheese flavoring system which can be used to prepare very different cheeses having desired flavor profiles in which the flavoring system is stabilized against the growth of spoilage or pathogenic microorganisms therein, while flavor development can be accelerated in one more of its flavor components thereof. The stabilized flavoring systems are obtained by addition of a bacteriocin source as part of fermentation process that accelerates the fermentation time needed for flavor development in one or more of its flavor components, and in at least a sulfur-cheddary component thereof in one embodiment. Therefore, production times can be significantly reduced for one or more of the flavor components of the flavoring system of the present invention without loss of flavor and while improving its microbial stability.

Abstract: An improved method for imparting a flavor to a product, the method comprising adding to the product an organoleptically effective amount of a dicarbonyl or a mixture thereof, the improvement comprising substituting for the dicarbonyl, an organoleptically acceptable derivative thereof having the formula (I) or (II), wherein m=0, 1 or 2, n=1 or 2, R1 and R2 are, independently, linear or branched saturated C1-4 alkyl, with the proviso that both of R1 and R2 may not be methyl, and X is a counterion. Typically, R1 and R2 are methyl (with the above proviso), ethyl, propyl (e.g. n- or i-propyl) or butyl (e.g. n-, i- or t-butyl), or an organoleptically acceptable salt thereof, as well as compositions for carrying out the method and products and articles of manufacture comprising the additive.

Abstract: The invention relates to compounds of formula (I) that provide a kokumi flavour to consumables and flavour compositions, and to consumables and flavour compositions comprising such compounds. Enzymatic methods to prepare the compounds are provided.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of a compound or a mixture consisting of two or more compounds or containing one or more compounds selected from the group consisting of compounds of Formulae (I) and (ent-I) wherein in Formulae (I) and (ent-I) the following applies: the aromatic radical Ar is selected from the group consisting of: wherein in the aromatic radicals A and B the following applies: R1 and R2 are selected independently of one another from the group consisting of H, OH, OCH3, OCH2CH3, OCH(CH3)2, COOCH3, COOCH2CH3, COOCH(CH3)2, or R1 and R2 are adjacent and jointly form an OCH2O group, and wherein in the aromatic radical C the following applies: X is O or S as a flavoring substance or flavoring substance mixture.

Abstract: Methods for enhancing the palatability of compositions for consumption by an animal by adding a palatability enhancing amount of at least one methionine compound and optional inactive yeast to the compositions. The methionine compound, and optional yeast, is added to the compositions in an amount of at least about 0.01% by weight of the composition on a dry matter basis, generally in amounts of from about 0.01% to about 1.5% by weight of the composition. The compositions containing methionine compound, and optional yeast, are ingested more frequently and at a higher rate by animals, particularly finicky animals or older animals that tend not eat enough food to maintain their health.

Abstract: Methods and uses of one or more straight chain C4-C5 mercapto-alkanones in an amount sufficient to increase the organoleptic properties of a coffee flavor provided in a food or beverage. The compounds may be used to replace or reinforce flavors or aromas that were at least partially removed during preparation of soluble coffee powder. The aroma-providing compound(s) may be added to soluble coffee powder prior to its incorporation or addition to the food or beverage in an amount sufficient to increase the coffee flavor thereto. Food products and beverages containing one or more of these aroma-providing substances are also included. Depending on which flavor notes and aromas are desired in the final product, other aroma-providing substances may be added to the food products and beverages. It has been found that particularly suitable additional aroma-providing compounds for use in the present invention are 4-methoxy-2-methylbutan-2-thiol alone or in combination with other sulfur containing coffee odorants.

Abstract: The invention relates to an aroma composition for reducing or suppressing a bitter, astringent impression in the oral cavity, comprising (i) one or more salivatory aroma substances and/or flavorings and (ii) one or more particular bitterness-masking aroma substances and/or flavorings and optionally (iii) one or more further aroma substances, wherein preferably at least one aroma substance is an aroma substance which suppresses malodors and optionally (iv) one or more auxiliary substances or carriers.

Abstract: Methods and systems are disclosed for producing a multi-phase food product by processing different phases of the food product in separate streams using different processing conditions for each stream. The separate streams are combined to produce the multi-phase food product.

Abstract: The present invention provides compositions containing bitterness inhibitors that reduce the bitter taste of KCl that is used in foods or beverages as a substitute for sodium chloride. The compositions contain as bitterness inhibitors taurine and 5?-adenosinic acid, and 5?-inosinic acid, and/or 5?-guanylic acid. Furthermore, the present invention provides methods of using these compositions and methods for preparing them.

Abstract: The present invention provides flavored seasoning compositions containing low-salt substitutes that reduce the quantity of common salt used to flavor foods. More specifically, the compositions contain (a) a flavored seasoning mixture comprising flavoring agents, and flow agents, bulking agents, binding agents and/or preservatives, and (b) a salt substitute containing potassium chloride and bitterness inhibitors taurine and 5?-adenosinic acid, 5?-inosinic acid and/or 5?-guanylic acid. Furthermore, the present invention provides foods containing these compositions, methods of using these compositions and methods for preparing them.

Abstract: A compound of formula (I): wherein R1 and R2 represent, independently, linear or branched C1-4 alkyl, n=0 to 4 and m=0 to 3. Mixtures of these compounds, methods for their preparation, their use as perfume materials for application to a variety of substrates and their use in flavouring and in articles of manufacture is also provided.

Abstract: The invention relates to gamma-glutamyl and beta-asparagyl peptide compounds of formula (I) that provide a kokumi flavour to consumables and flavour compositions, and to consumables and flavour compositions comprising such compounds. Enzymatic methods to prepare the compounds are provided.

Abstract: The present invention relates to blocking salt taste using compounds of Formula I as defined herein.

Abstract: The use (i) of a compound of formula 2 wherein R3 and R4 independently of one another represent a C2-C4-alkyl or -alkenyl radical or (ii) of a mixture consisting of or comprising: at least one such compound of formula 2 as well as at least one compound of formula 1 and/or at least one compound of formula 3, wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, R5 and R6 independently of one another represent a C2-C4-alkyl or -alkenyl radical, as a fragrance or flavouring is described.

Abstract: The use of a hydroxyphenylalkadione derivative of the formula (I) wherein, for X, a and Y: X is a —CH2—, —NH— or —O— group, Y is a —CH2— group and a is a single bond or X and Y are in each case a —CH— group and a is a double bond in the Z or E configuration, wherein, for R1, R2 and R3 R1 denotes hydrogen, an aliphatic radical having 1 to 4 C atoms or a —O—R5, —S—R5 or —NR5R6 group and R2 and R3 independently of one another denote hydrogen or an alkyl having 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5 C atoms which is optionally substituted by one or more oxo groups or R7—O— groups or R1 and R2 together form an aliphatic ring which contains a total of 4 to 10 carbon atoms and 0 or 1 oxygen atom, wherein the ring constituent represented by R1 and R2 is optionally substituted by one or more oxo groups and/or R7—O— groups and/or aliphatic radicals having 1 to 4 C atoms and R3 denotes hydrogen or an alkyl having 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5 C atoms which is optionally substituted by one or more oxo groups or R7—O— groups or R2 and

Abstract: The present invention relates to a flavor composition or fragrance composition which can satisfy diversified requirements for flavored products, as well as to a flavor-improving agent which can improve the quality and release of aroma of a beverage or food. More particularly, the present invention relates to a flavor composition or fragrance composition which comprises an optically active S-alkyl 2-methylbutanethioate as an active ingredient, a flavor- or fragrance-added product, a flavor-improving agent which comprises an optically active S-alkyl 2-methylbutanethioate as an active ingredient, and a beverage or food having an improved flavor. The optically active S-alkyl 2-methylbutanethioate includes S-alkyl (R)-2-methylbutanethioate and S-alkyl (S)-2-methylbutanethioate.

Abstract: The present invention in a first aspect relates to flavour modulation in foodstuffs, beverages, pharmaceutics, tobacco products and oral care products, using a flavour modulating substance selected from the group of substances represented by formula (I) or formula (II), edible salts thereof and edible esters thereof: It has been found that these substances are capable imparting highly desirable taste attributes in the products they are incorporated in. In addition said flavour modulating substances are capable of modulating and complementing, the sensory impact of other, taste imparting, substances. Thus, the present substances are advantageously applied in flavour compositions, foodstuffs, pharmaceutics, tobacco products and oral care products.

Abstract: A shelf-stable acidified food product having an edible food and two or more acidulants with sufficient acid to achieve a pH below 4.6. The two or more acidulants are admixed with the edible food in an amount effective to adjust the pH of the food product to the range of 3.8 to 4.5. In some embodiments, the two or more acidulants comprises gluconic acid and sodium acid sulfate.

Abstract: Oils or fats from plants and/or animals are chemically treated to create flavor/palatability enhancer (FPE) products for use with animal foods, such as dog or cat food. This method involves mixing triglycerides (from the oil or fat) with sulfur and/or nitrogen donor compounds, such as sodium sulfide. The mixture is cooked at a temperature close to boiling, or higher if pressure-cooking is used, for a period of time sufficient to break down large numbers of triglyceride molecules into their constituent fatty acids and other fragments. Under suitable cooking conditions, the organic fragments will react with sulfur and/or nitrogen atoms from the donor compound(s), to form relatively small organic molecules containing sulfur and/or nitrogen. These cooked products can be used as FPE's for pet foods for dry kibbles or biscuits, either alone, or mixed with a standard base compound such as a hydrolyzed liver digest.

Abstract: A method is described for the production of wine, comprising the steps of: a) preparing a grape must; b) subjecting said grape must to clarification; and c) subjecting said clarified grape must to alcoholic fermentation to obtain said wine; characterized in that it comprises the step of adding to said clarified grape must, in sequence 1) at least one tannin and 2) a lysozyme. The use of tannin and lysozyme according to the invention enables to eliminate the sulfiting step involved in traditional methods and the sulfite-free wine thus obtained exhibits good chemical and microbiological stability.

Abstract: Process, in order to impart to foodstuffs an aroma of fresh ground and fresh brewed coffee, wherein the aroma substances necessary for imparting the aroma impression of fresh brewed or fresh ground coffee are produced in separate formulations and recombined for use in food stuffs or perfumery products.

Abstract: Pyridinium-Betain compounds of the general formula (A): wherein R1 is H or a primary amino acids that is attached to the structure, X is OH or its ionized form O?, Y is OH, SH, or their ionized forms O? and S?, Z is H, an alkyl group, or a glycosidic group, or a phosphate or ester derivative thereof, and n is an integer of 0 to 4 to represent the chain length of the compound. A counter-ion is associated with these compounds and is preferably an ion of sodium, potassium, ammonium, calcium, magnesium, chloride, nitrate, carbonate, sulphate, phosphate, or the like. These compounds can be used as taste modifiers in various foodstuffs.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for the manufacture of a food material containing high quantities of cysteine. In this method, a yeast extract is prepared from yeast cells that contains ?-glutamylcysteine and the extract is concentrated by controlling the temperature to be not greater than 60° C. to prepare a food material in a liquid form, wherein the concentration of solids is at least 10% and the resulting food material is maintained at 70 to 130° C.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for producing a cysteine-rich food material by maintaining a food material containing ?-glutamylcysteine at a ratio of at least 1 wt % to the solid content thereof at a temperature ranging from 50 to 120° C. and at a pH ranging from 1 to 7. This process is conducted in the absence of a sugar and in the presence of water. The present invention also relates to a method for producing a cysteine-rich food material by reacting the food material with a ?-glutamyl peptide hydrolase at a pH ranging from 3 to 9 and at a temperature ranging from 15 to 70° C. in the present of water. Further, the present invention relates to a method for producing a flavor-enhancing material for use in food, food products obtained by these processes, and yeast cells or extracts for use in food products.

Abstract: Disclosed in this application are a method for producing a food material containing cysteinylglycine at a high content, which comprises the step of (a) maintaining a starting food material containing glutathione in a ratio of 1% by weight or more based on the solid content at a temperature of 50 to 120° C. and a pH of 1 to 7 in the presence of water, or (b) treating the food material with a ?-glutamylpeptide hydrolase at a temperature of 15 to 70° C. and a pH of 3 to 9 in the presence of water, whereby a food material rich in cysteinylglycine is allowed to result, as well as a method for producing a food flavor (or savor) enhancer, which comprises the steps of (a) adding a sugar to cysteinylglycine or a food material containing cysteinylglycine in a ratio of 0.5% by weight or more based on the solid content, and (b) heating the resulting mixture at a temperature of 70 to 180° C.

Abstract: The present invention relates to flavor or fragrance composition comprising at least one compound of the formula 1 or a precursor thereof, wherein R1 represents a branched or unbranched alkyl, alkenyl or alkadienyl group containing 1 to 8 carbon atoms and R2 represents a methyl or an ethyl group and to a method of flavoring a food, a beverage or a consumer healthcare or household product using at least one of these compounds.

Abstract: This invention pertains to a method for flavoring an ingestible composition with a flavoring agent in organoleptically purified form, unaccompanied by substances of natural origin present in mango. The flavoring agent may be used in a wide variety of ingestible vehicles such as chewing gum compositions, hard and soft confections, dairy products, beverage products including juice drinks and juice products, green vegetable and chicken products, and the like. The present invention also pertains to an ingestible composition comprising an ingestible vehicle and an organoleptically effective amount of the purified flavoring agent. The present invention further pertains to ethyl 3-mercaptobutyrate represented by the formula, CH3(SH)CHCH2COOCH2CH3, in purified form, unaccompanied by substances of natural origin present in mango.

Abstract: The aroma-improving agent is present with the aroma-containing component, such as chocolate, cocoa, tea or coffee, in an amount effective to chemically interact with aroma compounds to form an improved aroma-containing component which (a) enhance a significant portion of one or more of the desirable flavor or sensory characteristics of the aroma in the aroma-containing component, or (b) reduces one or more non-desirable flavor and sensory characteristics. The aroma-improving agent preferably is a nucleophile that contains sulfur or nitrogen, such as sulfur dioxide, sulfites, substances that contain or generate sulfite, thiols, amines or amino acids.

Abstract: A process for stabilizing an aroma-providing component such as coffee aroma against loss or degradation of desirable flavor or sensory characteristics of its aroma during storage. The aroma-providing component is associated with a stabilizing agent in an amount effective to chemically interact with undesirable compounds to form a stabilized aroma-providing component which (a) retains a significant portion of one or more of the desirable flavor or sensory characteristics of the aroma in the aroma-containing component during storage, or (b) reduces off flavor generation during storage of the aroma-providing component. The stabilizing agent preferably is a nucleophile that contains sulfur or nitrogen, such as sulfur dioxide, sulfites, compounds that contain or generate thiols, amines or amino acids, cysteine, gluathione or an enzyme. The stabilized aroma-providing component retains the desirable flavor and sensory characteristics of the aroma for a time period of at least six months to one year or longer.

Abstract: A process for stabilizing an aroma-providing component such as coffee aroma against loss or degradation of its flavor or sensory characteristics by associating the aroma-providing component with a stabilizing agent in an amount effective to reduce or prevent the loss or degradation of the flavor or sensory characteristics of the component and form a stabilized aroma-providing component followed by removing the stabilizing agent from the stabilized coffee aroma prior to packaging for storage or prior to adding the stabilized coffee aroma to a food or beverage product. The resulting stabilized aroma-providing component is essentially free of the stabilizing agent and may be incorporated into a food or beverage product with the initial flavor or sensory characteristics of the stabilized component being retained for a time period of at least two months during storage of the food or beverage product.

Abstract: Herein is disclosed a flavor precursor composition comprising as an active ingredient a flavor precursor compound (flavor precursor compound A) in which a volatile flavor compound having a mercapto group in the molecule and a non-volatile compound having a mercapto group in the molecule are bound to form a disulfide structure, or a flavor precursor compound (flavor precursor compound B) which is an organic compound represented by Formula (1) shown below in which R1H is a non-volatile compound and R2H is a volatile compound having in the molecule a furan ring structure (including a structure where part or all of the carbon—carbon double bonds thereof are hydrogenated) or a thiophene ring structure (including a structure where part or all of the carbon—carbon double bonds thereof are hydrogenated), said Formula (1) being: R1—(S)n—R2 ??(1) which composition can preserve, and release, the flavor effectively and can be used in the fields of fragrances and foods.

Abstract: The compounds of formula in the form of any one of their isomers or of mixtures thereof, and wherein R represents a hydrogen atom or an acetyl group, R1 represents a methyl or an ethyl group and R2 represents a C3–C4 linear or branched alkyl group, are useful for the perfume and flavor industries.

Abstract: Stabilized aroma-providing components such as chocolate, tea or coffee aromas that are stabilized against loss or degradation of desirable flavor or sensory characteristics of its aroma during storage. The stabilizing agent is present with the aroma-providing component in an amount effective to chemically interact with compounds in the aroma-providing component to (a) provide increased amounts of desirable compounds that impart desirable flavor or sensory characteristics to the aroma or (b) reduce the amount of undesirable compounds that suppress desirable flavor characteristics or that contribute to or generate undesirable flavor or sensory characteristics in the aroma. The stabilizing agent preferably is a nucleophile that contains sulfur or nitrogen, such as sulfur dioxide, sulfites, compounds or substances that contain or generate sulfites, thiols, amines or amino acids, cysteine, gluathione or an enzyme.

Abstract: This invention pertains to a method for flavoring an ingestible composition with a flavoring agent in organoleptically purified form, unaccompanied by substances of natural origin present in mango. The flavoring agent may be used in a wide variety of ingestible vehicles such as chewing gum compositions, hard and soft confections, dairy products, beverage products including juice drinks and juice products, green vegetable and chicken products, and the like. The present invention also pertains to an ingestible composition comprising an ingestible vehicle and an organoleptically effective amount of the purified flavoring agent. The present invention also pertains to ethyl 4-(thioacetoxy)butyrate represented by the formula, CH3COS(CH2)3COOCH2CH3.

Abstract: The invention relates to flavor precursors represented by the formula R1—S—CO—O—R2 wherein R1 is a specified heterocyclic radical, and the oxygen atom of the R2—O— moiety is attached to a primary carbon atom of R2; and to a foodstuff provided with such a flavor precursor.

Abstract: This invention pertains to a method for flavoring an ingestible composition with a flavoring agent, furfuryl propyl disulfide, in organoleptically purified form, unaccompanied by substances of natural origin present in cooked beef and onions. The flavoring agent may be used in a wide variety of ingestible vehicles to augment or enhance the aroma or taste of foodstuffs, particularly roasted nut, roasted meat, beef broth, black pepper, onion, fine herbs, omelet, and cooked onion omelet flavored foodstuffs. The present invention also pertains to an ingestible composition comprising an ingestible vehicle and an organoleptically effective amount of the purified flavoring agent. The present invention also pertains to furfuryl propyl disulfide represented by the formula, (2-Furan-CH2SSCH2CH2CH3), in purified form, unaccompanied by substances of natural origin present in cooked beef and onions, and to methods for preparing furfuryl propyl disulfide.

Abstract: New diastereoisomer-enriched 3-mercapto-alkanols are disclosed. The compounds, namely 3-mercapto-2-methyl-butan-1-ol and/or 3-mercapto-3-methyl-hexan-1-ol, and the stereoisomers of each, are used to flavor products, such as foods and/or beverages. Methods for the preparation of both diastereoisomers of 3-mercapto-2-methyl-butan-1-ol are also disclosed.

Abstract: Flavoring materials may be produced from filamentous fungi by contacting them with water at a temperature sufficient to reduce their nucleic acid content and concentrating or separating solids from the resulting aqueous solution. The materials may be further subjected to a chemical reaction for example with a sulphur containing amino acid.

Abstract: The invention relates to foodstuffs having a savory flavor, to a process for their preparation and to compositions having a savory flavor which products comprise (hydrogenated) 2-methyl-3-furanthiol and/or a derivative thereof and methanedithiol and/or a derivative thereof. Under derivatives are here to be understood their esters like thioacetates, their thioethers like methyl sulfides their disulphides etc. The combination of the above identified two groups of sulphur compounds in ppb levels leads to a foodstuffs with powerful flavor reminiscent of beef broth.

Abstract: NEW MATERIAL: A compound of formulal(R is 1˜6C alkyl other than ethyl, 2˜6C alkenyl).

Abstract: New diastereoisomer-enriched 3-mercapto-alkanols are disclosed. The compounds, namely 3-mercapto-2-methyl-butan-1-ol and/or 3-mercapto-3-methyl-hexan-1-ol, and the stereoisomers of each, are used to flavor products, such as foods and/or beverages. Methods for the preparation of both diastereoisomers of 3-mercapto-2-methyl-butan-1-ol are also disclosed.

Abstract: A method for preserving animal feed, including pet food, by controlling mold and yeast growth during the storage of such feed is disclosed, wherein the feed comprises processed grains, and optionally molasses, by adding to the processed grain or to the total feed mix, an amount of an alkali metal sulfite, bisulfite, metabisulfite or mixtures thereof sufficient to arrest the destructive effects of oxidation, mainly mold growth, which occurs during the storage of such animal feed. The alkali metal sulfite, bisulfite or metabisulfite is preferably added to the animal feed, together with an inorganic sulfate.

Abstract: New 3-mercapto-alkanols are disclosed. The compounds, namely 3-mercapto-2-methyl-butan-1-ol and/or 3-mercapto-3-methyl-hexan-1-ol, and the stereoisomers of each, are used to flavor products, such as foods and/or beverages. Methods for the preparation of both diastereoisomers of 3-mercapto-2-methyl-butan-1-ol are also disclosed.

Abstract: Flavoring materials may be produced from filamentous fungi by contacting them with water at a temperature sufficient to reduce their nucleic acid content and concentrating or separating solids from the resulting aqueous solution. The materials may be further subjected to a chemical reaction for example with a sulphur containing amino acid.