Method for the production of foods and beverages
US5520933A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 8, 1993 |
| Grant date | May 28, 1996 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 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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