Patent · US Expired

Flavor and mouthfeel character in foodstuffs by the addition of bitter principles

US4479972A · kind A · utility

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5References

17Claims

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Assignee

General Foods Limited · US

Inventors

Robert J. Soukup · Frankfurt, DE
Thomas H. Parliment · New City, US

Key dates

Filing date	Jun 30, 1982
Grant date	Oct 30, 1984
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jun 30, 2002

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA23L27/20
WIPO fieldFood chemistry
WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A process for enhancing the flavor impact and mouthfeel characteristics of foodstuffs, particularly citrus-flavored beverages and desserts, is disclosed which comprises adding an effective amount of a bittering agent selected from the group consisting of naringin, limonin, nomilin and combinations thereof.

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