Alkyldienamides exhibiting taste and sensory effect in flavor compositions
AssigneeInternational Flavors & Fragrances Inc.
InventorsMark L. Dewis, Michelle E. Huber, Michael V. Cossette, David O. Agyemang, Garry Conklin, Tao Pei
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Abstract
Alkyldienamides compounds suitable for use as flavoring agents are disclosed. The compounds are used as flavors since they possess umami characteristics or other desirable organoleptic properties. The disclosed compounds are defined by the structure set forth below: wherein R is ethyl or cyclopropyl; and wherein R′ is methyl or butyl, with the proviso that when R is ethyl, R′ is not methyl.
Claims6
A compound having a structure:
- wherein R is ethyl or cyclopropyl;
- and
- wherein R′ is butyl.
A process for augmenting, enhancing, or imparting a taste or somatosensory effect to a foodstuff or a beverage, said process comprising the step of adding a taste or sensation augmenting, enhancing, or imparting level of a compound having a structure:
- wherein R is ethyl or cyclopropyl;
- and
- wherein R′ is butyl.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.