Flavanone compounds and their use as flavor modifiers

Abstract

The present disclosure generally relates to 3-acyloxyflavanone compounds and the use of such compounds to impart and/or enhance sweetness, mask bitterness, enhance mouthfeel, or mask astringency. In certain embodiments, such compounds are used in combination with other flavonoids or dihydrochalcones. In certain aspects, the disclosure provides ingestible compositions that include such flavanone compounds. In some related aspects, the ingestible compositions are, or are included within, various flavored products, such as food products, beverage products, pharmaceutical products, or oral care products.

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