Kokumi flavour compounds and use

US8088426B2 · kind B2 · utility

Inventors

• Thomas Hofmann · Doylestown, US
• Andreas Dunkel · Freising, DE

Key dates

• Filing date: Oct 11, 2006
• Grant date: Jan 3, 2012
• Expiry date: Feb 1, 2029

Classification

• Technology area (CPC C): Chemistry; Metallurgy
• CPC primary: C07K5/0215
• WIPO field: Food chemistry
• WIPO sector: Chemistry

Abstract

The invention relates to compounds of formula (I) that provide a kokumi flavor to consumables and flavor compositions, and to consumables and flavor compositions comprising such compounds. Enzymatic methods to prepare the compounds are provided.