US3966989A
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Flavoring methods and compositions
Assignee: International Flavors and Fragrances Inc
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Filing: 1975-06-02
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Granted: 1976-06-29
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Expires: 1995-06-02
Abstract
Abstract Processes for imparting fruity flavors to foodstuffs by adding to foodstuffs a small amount of at least one sulfinate according to the formula: ##EQU1## wherein R 1 is selected from the group consisting of methyl, n-hexyl and n-decyl and R 2 is selected from the group consisting of methyl, n-hexyl and n-propyl, provided that when R 1 is methyl, R 2 is n-propyl, or n-hexyl; and provided that when R 2 is methyl, R 1 is n-decyl or n-hexyl, effective to alter the flavor and/or aroma of foodstuffs, together with compositions containing such sulfinates and adapted to alter the flavor and/or aroma of foodstuffs.
Inventors
- 👤 Alan O. Pittet
- 👤 John V. Pascale
- 👤 Denis E. Hruza
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 15:22
CPC Classifications
A; A24; A24B; A24B15/00; A24B15/18; A24B15/28; A24B15/30; A24B15/301; A23; A23L; A23L27/00; A23L27/20; A23L27/202; A23L27/2022; A23L27/203; A23L27/204; A24B15/32
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
97 words
A process for imparting a fruity flavor to a foodstuff or augmenting an existing fruity flavor of a foodstuff which comprises adding to said foodstuff from about 0.05 up to 150 ppm of at least one sulfinate according to the formula: ##EQU14## wherein R 1 is selected from the group consisting of methyl, n-hexyl and n-decyl and R 2 is selected from the group consisting of methyl, n-hexyl and n-propyl, provided that when R 1 is methyl, R 2 is n-propyl, or n-hexyl; and provided that when R 2 is methyl, R 1 is n-decyl or n-hexyl.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
97 words
A process for imparting a fruity flavor to a foodstuff or augmenting an existing fruity flavor of a foodstuff which comprises adding to said foodstuff from about 0.05 up to 150 ppm of at least one sulfinate according to the formula: ##EQU14## wherein R 1 is selected from the group consisting of methyl, n-hexyl and n-decyl and R 2 is selected from the group consisting of methyl, n-hexyl and n-propyl, provided that when R 1 is methyl, R 2 is n-propyl, or n-hexyl; and provided that when R 2 is methyl, R 1 is n-decyl or n-hexyl.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
13 words
The process of claim 1 wherein the sulfinate is of the formula: ##EQU15##
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
12 words
The process of claim 1 wherein the sulfinate has the formula: ##EQU16##
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
12 words
The process of claim 1 wherein the sulfinate has the formula: ##EQU17##
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
12 words
The process of claim 1 wherein the sulfinate has the formula: ##EQU18##
References Cited (Backward Citations)
NL6812899A
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US3906119A
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1979-06-29 | 1979-12-29 | 1980-06-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-06-29 | 1983-12-29 | 1984-06-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-06-29 | 1987-12-29 | 1988-06-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |