Salt taste enhancers
US5260091A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 21, 1992 |
| Grant date | Nov 9, 1993 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 21, 2012 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA23L27/2054
- WIPO fieldFood chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Compositions that are effective as salt substitutes and enhancers comprise novel mixtures of sodium chloride and derivatives of amiloride, indanyloxyacetic acid, or anthranilic acid. The present invention provides for a method of enhancing the saltiness of edible materials by the addition of the above-mentioned derivatives. The present invention further provides for a method of imparting saltiness to, or enhancing saltiness of, edible materials by the administration or use of the above-mentioned derivatives in lieu of the higher levels of sodium chloride that would be required if sodium chloride were being used alone.
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