Methods for using rebaudioside C as a flavor enhancer
AssigneeInternational Flavors & Fragrances Inc.
InventorsMark L. Dewis, Kenneth J. Kraut, Debra Merritt, Raymond F. Salemme
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Abstract
The present invention is directed to the use of one or more rebaudioside C polymorphs, or stereoisomers thereof, to enhance the sweet taste of a flavoring, such as glucosylated steviol glycoside, rebaudioside A, ammoniated glycyrrhizin, neohespherdin dihydrochalcone or thaumatin.
Claims5
A method of enhancing a sweet taste of a flavoring, comprising administering to a subject the flavoring and at least one rebaudioside C polymorph, or a stereoisomer thereof, in an amount effective to provide the sweet taste enhancing effect without exhibiting a bitter, metallic, aversive, or astringent taste, wherein the at least one rebaudioside C polymorph comprises crystalline Form I.
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