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Edible compositions providing salt taste-enhancing compositions

US5494689A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateDec 5, 1994
Grant dateFeb 27, 1996
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Expiry dateDec 5, 2014

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC12Y302/01068
  • WIPO fieldFood chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A dehydrated edible composition is provided by a food-acceptable ammonium salt encapsulated in a food-acceptable carrier agent in admixture with at least one of dehydrated meat, vegetable or dairy substance. The encapsulated salt potentiates and enhances the taste of sodium chloride and enables preparation of foods having a reduced sodium chloride content.

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