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Bitter taste masking agent for potassium chloride
US2025204563A1 · US · A1
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Publication number | US-2025204563-A1 |
| Application number | US-202318850253-A |
| Country | US |
| Kind code | A1 |
| Filing date | Feb 24, 2023 |
| Priority date | Mar 25, 2022 |
| Publication date | Jun 26, 2025 |
| Grant date | — |
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An object is to develop a novel bitter taste masking agent for potassium chloride, and a method of production comprising the masking agent, and the like. Provided is a bitter taste masking agent for potassium chloride comprising Peru balsam essential oil as an active component. Here, it is preferable that the bitter taste masking agent further comprises at least one or more selected from the group consisting of arginine, glutamic acid, lysine and citrulline. In addition, it is also preferable that the bitter taste masking agent further comprises at least one or more selected from the group consisting of acetoin, diacetyl and 2,3-pentanedione.
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1 . A bitter taste masking agent for potassium chloride comprising Peru balsam essential oil as an active component. 2 . The bitter taste masking agent for potassium chloride according to claim 1 , further comprising at least one or more selected from the group consisting of arginine, glutamic acid, lysine, and citrulline. 3 . The bitter taste masking agent for potassium chloride according to claim 1 , further comprising at least one or more selected from the group consisting of acetoin, diacetyl, and 2,3-pentanedione. 4 . The bitter taste masking agent for potassium chloride according to claim 1 , further comprising at least one or more selected from the group consisting of farnesol, nerolidol, caryophyllene, and nootkatone. 5 . The bitter taste masking agent for potassium chloride according to claim 1 , further comprising at least one or more selected from birch essential oil, hickory smoke essential oil, and clove essential oil. 6 . The bitter taste masking agent for potassium chloride according to claim 1 , further comprising at least one or more selected from the group consisting of guaiacol, eugenol, vanillin, and phenol. 7 . The bitter taste masking agent for potassium chloride according to claim 1 , further comprising at least one or more selected from the group consisting of lactic acid, tartaric acid, and malic acid. 8 . A potassium chloride-containing food or drink product comprising Peru balsam essential oil. 9 . A method of producing a potassium chloride-containing food or drink product comprising adding Peru balsam essential oil. 10 . A method of masking a bitter taste for a potassium chloride-containing food or drink product utilizing Peru balsam essential oil. 11 . The bitter taste masking agent for potassium chloride according to claim 2 , further comprising at least one or more selected from the group consisting of acetoin, diacetyl, and 2,3-pentanedione. 12 . The bitter taste masking agent for potassium chloride according to claim 2 , further comprising at least one or more selected from the group consisting of farnesol, nerolidol, caryophyllene, and nootkatone. 13 . The bitter taste masking agent for potassium chloride according to claim 3 , further comprising at least one or more selected from the group consisting of farnesol, nerolidol, caryophyllene, and nootkatone. 14 . The bitter taste masking agent for potassium chloride according to claim 2 , further comprising at least one or more selected from birch essential oil, hickory smoke essential oil, and clove essential oil. 15 . The bitter taste masking agent for potassium chloride according to claim 3 , further comprising at least one or more selected from birch essential oil, hickory smoke essential oil, and clove essential oil. 16 . The bitter taste masking agent for potassium chloride according to claim 2 , further comprising at least one or more selected from the group consisting of guaiacol, eugenol, vanillin, and phenol. 17 . The bitter taste masking agent for potassium chloride according to claim 3 , further comprising at least one or more selected from the group consisting of guaiacol, eugenol, vanillin, and phenol. 18 . The bitter taste masking agent for potassium chloride according to claim 2 , further comprising at least one or more selected from the group consisting of lactic acid, tartaric acid, and malic acid. 19 . The bitter taste masking agent for potassium chloride according to claim 3 , further comprising at least one or more selected from the group consisting of lactic acid, tartaric acid, and malic acid.
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Natural spices, flavouring agents or condiments; Extracts thereof · CPC title
Table salts; Dietetic salt substitutes · CPC title
Salt substitutes completely devoid of sodium chloride · CPC title
- A23L27/84Primary
Flavour masking or reducing agents · CPC title
Carboxy compounds · CPC title
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- What does patent US2025204563A1 cover?
- An object is to develop a novel bitter taste masking agent for potassium chloride, and a method of production comprising the masking agent, and the like. Provided is a bitter taste masking agent for potassium chloride comprising Peru balsam essential oil as an active component. Here, it is preferable that the bitter taste masking agent further comprises at least one or more selected from the gr…
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- Nissin Foods Holdings Co Ltd
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- Primary CPC classification A23L27/84. Mapped technology areas include Human Necessities.
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- Publication date Thu Jun 26 2025 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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