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Use of benzodionones in augmenting or enhancing the aroma and taste of a foodstuff

US4241097A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateSep 13, 1979
Grant dateDec 23, 1980
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Expiry dateSep 13, 1999

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA23L27/2052
  • WIPO fieldOrganic fine chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Described are the bicyclic compounds having the generic structure: ##STR1## (Z is benzo or cyclohexano) and compositions containing same for use in augmenting or enhancing the aroma and/or taste of foodstuffs, chewing gums, toothpastes and medicinal products. These compounds produce in foodstuffs, chewing gums, toothpastes and medicinal products having a sweet, green, fruity, coumarinic, marzipan-like aroma and taste.

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