Use of bicyclic nitrogen-containing derivatives as flavoring ingredients
AssigneeFirmenich SA
InventorIvon Flament
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Abstract
Bicyclic nitrogen-containing derivatives of formula ##STR1## wherein each of symbols R represents a lower alkyl radical or a hydrogen atom, or one of them a lower alkyl radical and the other a hydrogen atom find a useful application as flavoring agents for foodstuffs in general. Their use is particularly interesting for conferring gustative notes of burnt and animal type, namely to meaty products.
Claims3
A process for enhancing, improving or modifying the organoleptic properties of materials selected from foodstuffs and beverages, which process comprises the step of adding thereto a small but flavouring effective amount of a compound of formula ##STR3## wherein each of symbols R represents a lower alkyl radical or a hydrogen atom or one of them a lower alkyl radical and the other a hydrogen atom, to impart a gustative note of animal or burnt character to said foodstuff or beverage.
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