Functional food and beverage compositions with improved taste through the use of sensates
US10798961B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 12, 2014 |
| Grant date | Oct 13, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 18, 2035 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA23L27/88
- WIPO fieldFood chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The present application is directed to sensory technologies for beverages and other products that significantly reduce or fully mask bitterness and/or off-flavor associated with the presence of functional ingredients, such as caffeine or L-phenylalanine. In particular, reduction or masking of the bitterness and/or off-flavor in the beverage or food composition is achieved through the addition of trigeminal sensation-eliciting compounds, referred to herein as sensates, responsible for cooling, warming, tingling, or mouthfeel-type sensations.
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