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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
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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 —
Jurisdiction US
Data Source google_patents
Last Synchronized 2026-10-31 17:20
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 Cited
US3906119A Cited

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

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