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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Mar. 16, 1976
Filed:
Apr. 08, 1974
Hiroyasu Takahara, Yokohama, JA;
Isao Morishita, Yokohama, JA;
Mikio Shiga, Tokyo, JA;
Toshikatsu Uchijima, Tokyo, JA;
The Japan Tobacco & Salt Public Corporation, BOTH OF, JA;
Fuji Flavor Company, Limited, BOTH OF, JA;
Abstract
A coumarin-like aroma and flavor is imparted to tobacco, foods and drinks by adding the 2- and/or 3-alkyl-substituted indanone compound, such as, 3,4-dimethyl-7-methoxyindan-1-one and 2,4-dimethyl-7-ethoxyindan-1-one. Such a aroma and flavor is further imparted by adding an aromatic composition comprizing said indanone compound, heliotropin and the alkyllactone, such as .gamma.-hexalactone and .beta.,.delta.-dimethyl-.delta.-valerolactone. The favourable examples of foods and drinks in this process are oil and fat product such as margarin and shortening; dairy product such as butter, cheese and yoghurt; meat product such as ham, sausage and bacon; confectionary such as cake and candy, fermentation product such as wine and brandy; drink such as cocoa, coffee, cocacola and soft drinks.