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Saturated and unsaturated N-alkamides exhibiting taste and flavor enhancement effect in flavor compositions

US7541055B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 8, 2005
Grant dateJun 2, 2009
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Expiry dateFeb 23, 2027

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC07C2602/02
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present invention is directed to novel compounds and a process for augmenting or imparting a flavor enhancement effect or modifying the perception of one or more of the five basic taste qualities sweet, sour, salt, bitter and umami, to a foodstuff, chewing gum, medicinal product, toothpaste, alcoholic beverage, aqueous beverage, snack, sauce or soup comprising the step of adding to a foodstuff, chewing gum, medicinal product, toothpaste, alcoholic beverage, aqueous beverage, snack, sauce or soup a flavor enhancement or modification of basic taste quality augmenting, enhancing or imparting quantity and concentration of at least one N-substituted unsaturated alkyl amide defined according to the structures:

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