Cooling enhancing compositions

US9675699B2 · US · B2

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Publication numberUS-9675699-B2
Application numberUS-201213723791-A
CountryUS
Kind codeB2
Filing dateDec 21, 2012
Priority dateDec 22, 2011
Publication dateJun 13, 2017
Grant dateJun 13, 2017

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Abstract

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The following invention relates to a taste enhancer and a method of enhancing taste. The invention relates the use of a cooling enhancing composition which provides cooling enhancement when combined with other cooling compounds.

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What is claimed: 1. A coolant composition consisting of (i) an effective amount of menthol; (ii) at least one of homoeriodictyol, eriodictyol or hesperetin; and (iii) a carrier material, wherein the amount of (ii) is effective to increase the cooling sensation of said menthol by 56 to 66%.

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  • Alcohols · CPC title

  • Preparations for care of the skin · CPC title

  • Endothermic; Cooling; Cooling sensation · CPC title

  • A61K47/22Primary

    Heterocyclic compounds, e.g. ascorbic acid, tocopherol or pyrrolidones · CPC title

  • Preparations for care of the teeth, of the oral cavity or of dentures; Dentifrices, e.g. toothpastes; Mouth rinses · CPC title

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What does patent US9675699B2 cover?
The following invention relates to a taste enhancer and a method of enhancing taste. The invention relates the use of a cooling enhancing composition which provides cooling enhancement when combined with other cooling compounds.
Who is the assignee on this patent?
Int Flavors & Fragrances Inc
What technology area does this patent fall under?
Primary CPC classification A61K47/22. Mapped technology areas include Human Necessities.
When was this patent published?
Publication date Tue Jun 13 2017 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (B2). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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