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Peptides imparting umami, salt, dairy and bitter flavor

US9167837B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 3, 2007
Grant dateOct 27, 2015
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Expiry dateFeb 9, 2034

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA23L27/21
  • WIPO fieldFood chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The invention relates to compositions and methods of using the flavor active peptides, Lys-Ile-His-Pro-Phe (SEQ ID NO:1), Gly-Pro-Phe-Pro-Ile (SEQ ID NO:2), and Lys-Lys-Tyr-Lys-Val-Pro-Gln (SEQ ID NO:3), to impart a bitter, salt, dairy or umami flavor to food or pharmaceutical products. In particular embodiments, the Lys-Lys-Tyr-Lys-Val-Pro-Gln (SEQ ID NO:3) peptide further imparts a vegetable, brothy, or bready flavor.

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