Compositions and methods for producing flavored seasonings that contain reduced quantities of common salt
US7452563B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 20, 2005 |
| Grant date | Nov 18, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 14, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA23L27/86
- WIPO fieldFood chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The present invention provides flavored seasoning compositions containing low-salt substitutes that reduce the quantity of common salt used to flavor foods. More specifically, the compositions contain (a) a flavored seasoning mixture comprising flavoring agents, and flow agents, bulking agents, binding agents and/or preservatives, and (b) a salt substitute containing potassium chloride and bitterness inhibitors taurine and 5′-adenosinic acid, 5′-inosinic acid and/or 5′-guanylic acid. Furthermore, the present invention provides foods containing these compositions, methods of using these compositions and methods for preparing them.
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