Method for suppressing grassy smell and acid taste of vegetables and fruit
US5736185A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 7, 1996 |
| Grant date | Apr 7, 1998 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 7, 2016 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA23L27/34
- WIPO fieldFood chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Disclosed herein is a method of suppressing and masking the grassy smell and acid taste characteristic of vegetables and fruits, thereby making food and drink more palatable, by adding erythritol to food and drink in their production from vegetables and fruits having a strong grassy smell and acid taste. The thus added erythritol also improves the taste of food and drink without adversely affecting the natural taste of vegetables and fruits and without increasing their sweetness. The method comprises adding to food and drink erythritol in an amount of 0.2 to 3.0 wt % of their weight.
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