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AssigneeInternational Flavors & Fragrances Inc.
InventorsWilliam J. Evers, Howard H. Heinsohn, Jr., Manfred Hugo Vock
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Processes and compositions are described for use in foodstuff flavors and as foodstuff article aroma and taste augmenting and enhancing materials of at least one .alpha.-oxy(oxo) sulfide and ether having the structure: ##STR1## wherein X is one of: ##STR2## Z is one of sulfur or oxygen; when R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are taken separately, R.sub.1 is hydrogen or methyl, and R.sub.2 is methyl; and when R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are taken together, R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 form phenyl moieties; and Y is one of C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, C.sub.3 or C.sub.4 alkenyl, acetyl, methoxycarbonylmethyl, or 1,3 -diethylacetonyl. The compounds of our invention are useful in augmenting or enhancing the flavor and aroma nuances of berry flavors, cereal-like flavors, nut flavors, broccoli flavors, onion flavors, citrus flavors (including neroli, bergamot, lime), jasmin flavors, grapefruit flavors, concord grape flavors, blackcurrant flavors, milk caramel flavors (e.g., dulce de leche-like flavors), vegetable flavors, cucumber flavors, celery flavors and spice flavors.
A process for augmenting or enhancing the taste or aroma of a foodstuff comprising the step of adding to said foodstuff from about 0.1 ppm up to about 50 ppm by weight of said foodstuff of an alpha oxosulfide compound having the structure:
A flavor augmenting or enhancing composition comprising from about 0.1% up to about 15% by weight based on total weight of said flavoring composition of an alpha oxosulfide compound having the structure:
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