Taste modifying product
The present invention relates to the use of a compound according to formula (I) in the form of any one of its stereoisomers or a mixture thereof, and wherein n is an integer from 0 to 2; the dotted line represents a carbon-carbon single or double bond; and each of R 1 to R 4 , when taken independently from each other, represents a hydrogen atom or represents a R 5 or OR 5 group, R 5 representing a C 1 to C 5 , or even a C 1 to C 3 , alkyl group; and optionally one of the groups R 1 to R 4 represents —OH; and/or when R 1 and R 2 are taken together, and/or R 3 and R 4 are taken together, represent a OCH 2 O group, provided said groups taken together are adjacent substituents of the phenyl group; as an ingredient to confer, enhance, improve or modify the kokumi or umami taste of a flavored article.
1. A composition comprising:
i) a compound of formula (II)
wherein:
R 3 is a hydrogen atom or a C 1 to C 5 alkyl group,
R 4 is a C 1 to C 5 alkyl group or an OR 6 group, and
R 6 is a C 1 to C 5 alkyl group;
wherein the compound of formula (II) is present in the composition at a concentration ranging from 0.5 to 300 ppm; and
ii) a flavor carrier; and
iii) an umami-imparting ingredient selected from the group consisting of monosodium glutamate (MSG), a ribotide, inosine monophosphate, guanosine monophosphate, and combinations thereof.
2. A flavored article comprising:
i) a compound of formula (II)
wherein:
R 3 is a hydrogen atom or a C 1 to C 5 alkyl group,
R 4 is a C 1 to C 5 alkyl group or an OR 6 group, and
R 6 is a C 1 to C 5 alkyl group;
wherein the compound of formula (II) is present in the flavored article at a concentration ranging from 0.5 to 300 ppm; and
ii) a foodstuff base; and
iii) an umami-imparting ingredient selected from the group consisting of monosodium glutamate (MSG), a ribotide, inosine monophosphate, guanosine monophosphate, and combinations thereof.
3. The flavored article according to claim 2 , wherein the foodstuff base is a seasoning, a condiment, a meat-based product, a soup, a carbohydrate-based product, a dairy product, a fat product, a savory product, an imitation product, a pet food, or an animal food.
4. The flavored article according to claim 2 , wherein the flavored article is a stock; a savory cube; a powder mix; a flavored oil; a sauce; a salad dressing; a mayonnaise; a poultry product; a beef product; a pork based product; a seafood product; a surimi product; a fish product; a clear soup; a cream soup; a chicken soup; a beef soup; a tomato soup; an asparagus soup; instant noodles; rice; pasta; potatoes flakes; fried noodles; pizza; tortillas; wraps; a spread; a cheese; a regular margarine; a low fat margarine; a butter/margarine blend; a butter; a peanut butter; a shortening; a processed cheese; a flavored cheese; a snack; a biscuit; an egg product; a potato chip; a tortilla chip; a microwave popcorn; nuts; a bretzel; a rice cake; a rice cracker; a cheese made from oils; fats; thickeners; a vegetarian meat replacer; or a vegetarian burger.
5. The composition of claim 1 , wherein: R 3 is a hydrogen atom or a C 1-3 alkyl group; R 4 is a C 1-3 alkyl group or an OR 6 group; and R 6 is a C 1 to C 3 alkyl group.
6. The composition of claim 5 , wherein the compound of formula (II) is:
(E)-3-(3,4-dimethoxyphenyl)-N-(4-methoxyphenethyl)acrylamide;
(E)-3-(3,4-dimethoxyphenyl)-N-(3-methoxyphenethyl)acrylamide;
(E)-3-(3,4-dimethoxyphenyl)-N-(3-ethoxyphenethyl)acrylamide;
(E)-3-(3,4-dimethoxyphenyl)-N-(3-propoxyphenethyl)acrylamide;
(E)-3-(3,4-dimethoxyphenyl)-N-(4-isopropoxy-phenethyl)acrylamide;
(E)-3-(3,4-dimethoxyphenyl)-N-(4-ethylphenethyl)acrylamide;
(E)-3-(3,4-dimethoxyphenyl)-N-(3,4-dimethylphenethyl)acrylamide;
(E)-3-(3,4-dimethoxyphenyl)-N-(4-isopropylphenethyl)acrylamide; or
(E)-3-(3,4-dimethoxyphenyl)-N-(3-methylphenethyl)acrylamide.
7. The flavored article of claim 2 , wherein: R 3 is a hydrogen atom or a C 1-3 alkyl group; R 4 is a C 1-3 alkyl group or an OR 6 group; and R 6 is a C 1 to C 3 alkyl group.
8. The flavored article of claim 7 , wherein the compound of formula (II) is:
(E)-3-(3,4-dimethoxyphenyl)-N-(4-methoxyphenethyl)acrylamide;
(E)-3-(3,4-dimethoxyphenyl)-N-(3-methoxyphenethyl)acrylamide;
(E)-3-(3,4-dimethoxyphenyl)-N-(3-ethoxyphenethyl)acrylamide;
(E)-3-(3,4-dimethoxyphenyl)-N-(3-propoxyphenethyl)acrylamide;
(E)-3-(3,4-dimethoxyphenyl)-N-(4-isopropoxy-phenethyl)acrylamide;
(E)-3-(3,4-dimethoxyphenyl)-N-(4-ethylphenethyl)acrylamide;
(E)-3-(3,4-dimethoxyphenyl)-N-(3,4-dimethylphenethyl)acrylamide;
(E)-3-(3,4-dimethoxyphenyl)-N-(4-isopropylphenethyl)acrylamide; or
(E)-3-(3,4-dimethoxyphenyl)-N-(3-methylphenethyl)acrylamide.