SUGAR-DIPEPTIDE CONJUGATES AS FLAVOR MOLECULES
The present invention relates to compounds of formula (I) and compositions comprising them for use in enhancing umami taste and/or saltiness of a food product.
1 . Compound of the general formula I)
wherein R1 is hydrogen (—H) or hydroxyl (—OH); or a salt of the compound.
2 . The compound according to claim 1 , which is selected from the group consisting of 1-deoxy-D-fructosyl-N-glutamyl-serine and 1-deoxy-D-fructosyl-N-glutamyl-threonine.
3 . A composition comprising the compound of the general formula I)
wherein R1 is hydrogen (—H) or hydroxyl (—OH); or a salt of the compound in an amount of at least 0.25 mg/g.
4 . The composition according to claim 3 , wherein the composition is food grade.
5 . The composition according to claim 4 , wherein the composition is selected from the group consisting of a culinary seasoning product, a cooking aid, a sauce or soup concentrate, a dry and a wet pet-food product.
6 - 8 . (canceled)
9 . Method for enhancing the saltiness of a culinary food product, comprising the step of adding the compound of the general formula I)
wherein R1 is hydrogen (—H) or hydroxyl (—OH); or a salt of the compound to a food product.
10 . (canceled)