Taste-modifying ingredient

US2021204578A1 · US · A1

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Publication numberUS-2021204578-A1
Application numberUS-202117211344-A
CountryUS
Kind codeA1
Filing dateMar 24, 2021
Priority dateJun 27, 2013
Publication dateJul 8, 2021
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Abstract

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Use of 7-[4,5-dihydroxy-6-(hydroxymethyl)-3-(3,4,5-trihydroxy-6-methyloxan-2-yl)oxyoxan-2-yl]oxy-5-hydroxy-2-(4-hydroxyphenyl)chromen-4-one (rhoifolin) as a taste modifying ingredient in order to reduce bitterness and/or increase sweetness of a foodstuff or beverage.

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What is claimed is: 1 . A method of reducing bitterness of a foodstuff or beverage, the method comprising introducing a taste-modifying ingredient to a foodstuff or beverage in an amount effective to reduce a bitter taste, wherein the taste-modifying ingredient is 7-[4,5-dihydroxy-6-(hydroxymethyl)-3-(3,4,5-trihydroxy-6-methyloxan-2-yl)oxyoxan-2-yl]-oxy-5-hydroxy-2-(4-hydroxyphenyl)-chromen-4-one. 2 . The method of claim 1 , wherein the taste modifying ingredient is present in the foodstuff or beverage at a concentration ranging from 5 to 100 ppm. 3 . A method of enhancing sweetness of a foodstuff or beverage, the method comprising introducing a taste-modifying ingredient to a foodstuff or beverage in an amount effective to enhance a sweet taste, wherein the taste-modifying ingredient is 7-[4,5-dihydroxy-6-(hydroxymethyl)-3-(3,4,5-trihydroxy-6-methyloxan-2-yl)oxyoxan-2-yl]-oxy-5-hydroxy-2-(4-hydroxyphenyl)-chromen-4-one. 4 . The method of claim 3 , wherein the taste modifying ingredient is present in the foodstuff or beverage at a concentration ranging from 5 to 100 ppm.

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  • Sweeteners · CPC title

  • Flavouring or bittering agents (sweeteners A23L2/60) · CPC title

  • from fruit, e.g. essential oils · CPC title

  • A23L27/10Primary

    Natural spices, flavouring agents or condiments; Extracts thereof · CPC title

  • A23L2/02Primary

    containing fruit or vegetable juices · CPC title

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What does patent US2021204578A1 cover?
Use of 7-[4,5-dihydroxy-6-(hydroxymethyl)-3-(3,4,5-trihydroxy-6-methyloxan-2-yl)oxyoxan-2-yl]oxy-5-hydroxy-2-(4-hydroxyphenyl)chromen-4-one (rhoifolin) as a taste modifying ingredient in order to reduce bitterness and/or increase sweetness of a foodstuff or beverage.
Who is the assignee on this patent?
Firmenich & Cie
What technology area does this patent fall under?
Primary CPC classification A23L27/10. Mapped technology areas include Human Necessities.
When was this patent published?
Publication date Thu Jul 08 2021 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (A1). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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