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Method for the production of foods and beverages

US5520933A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJul 8, 1993
Grant dateMay 28, 1996
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Expiry dateJul 8, 2013

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA23L27/24
  • WIPO fieldFood chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present invention relates to a method for producing foods and beverages having a desirable flavor which comprises bringing an animal-derived, ethyl butyrate-synthesizing enzyme having a potency in the range of 0.1 unit/mg protein or higher under the conditions that ethyl butyrate is formed by reacting 0.5% (w/w) ethanol with 2.6% (w/w) butyric acid, or a substance containing the enzyme into contact with the foods and beverages during their production process.

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