Taste modifying compositions and uses thereof

Abstract

The present disclosure generally relates to various formulations and uses of the compound: (E)-N-(4-cinnamamidobutyl)-4-hydroxy-2-methylbut-2-enamide, which is also referred to as (2E)-4-hydroxy-2-methyl-N-(4-{[(2E)-3-phenyl-2-propenoyl]amino}butyl)-2-butenamide, and which is referred to herein as “TM1,” or any comestibly acceptable salts thereof. In some aspects, the disclosure provides compositions that include TM1, or a comestibly acceptable salt thereof. In some embodiments, the compositions are ingestible compositions, including, but not limited to, packaged food or beverage products. In some other aspects, the disclosure provides uses of TM1, or a comestibly acceptable salt thereof, for enhancing an umami taste or a kokumi taste of an ingestible composition. In some other aspects, the disclosure provides uses of TM1, or a comestibly acceptable salt thereof, for enhancing sweetness of an ingestible composition. In some other aspects, the disclosure provides uses of TM1, or a comestibly acceptable salt thereof, for enhancing a meaty taste of an ingestible composition. In some embodiments of these aspects, TM1, or a comestibly acceptable salt thereof, is used in combination with one or more umami or kokumi tastants.

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