Use of diacetyl trimer as an aromatic and flavouring substance

US8318711B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• SYMRISE AG · DE

Inventors

• Ian-Lucas Gatfield · Ennigerloh, DE
• Jakob Ley · Holzminden, DE
• Ingo Reiss · Holzminden, DE
• Günter Kindel · Rinteln, DE
• Gerhard Krammer · Holzminden, DE

Key dates

• Filing date: Nov 30, 2005
• Grant date: Nov 27, 2012
• Expiry date: Jun 5, 2027

Classification

• Technology area (CPC A): Human Necessities
• CPC primary: A23L27/86
• WIPO field: Food chemistry
• WIPO sector: Chemistry

Abstract

The invention relates to the use of 2,5-diacetyl-3a,5,6,6a-tetrahydro-6a-hydroxy-2,3a,5-trimethylfuro[2,3-d]-1,3-dioxole (diacetyl trimer) of the formulain the form of one of its stereoisomers or in the form of a mixture consisting of or containing two or more of the stereoisomers (i) as an odoriferous or aromatic substance, (ii) for imparting, intensifying and/or modifying a creamy and/or fatty sensation in the mouth, (iii) for imparting, intensifying and/or modifying a sweet, buttery, cream-like and/or creamy flavor, and/or (iv) for masking a bitter flavor. The invention furthermore relates to corresponding aromatic compositions as well as compositions which serve for nutrition, oral hygiene, consumption for pleasure or for oral pharmaceutical use.