Use of rubusoside for reducing or suppressing certain unpleasant taste impressions
US9848624B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 4, 2014 |
| Grant date | Dec 26, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 19, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA23L27/86
- WIPO fieldFood chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The invention relates to the use of rubusoside and certain mixtures containing rubusoside, preferably the use of certain rubusoside-containing mixtures, in particular Rubus suavissimus extracts, for masking, reducing or suppressing a bitter, sour and/or astringent taste impression. The invention further relates to orally consumable preparations, comprising at least one bitter, sour and/or astringent-tasting substance and rubusoside or certain rubusoside-containing mixtures, preferably certain Rubus suavissimus extracts, a corresponding method of producing said preparations and a method for reducing or suppressing the bitter, sour and/or astringent effect of a bitter, sour and/or astringent-tasting substance. The invention further relates to certain flavoring compositions that are particularly effective for masking, reducing or suppressing a bitter, sour and/or astringent taste impression.
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