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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 28, 2012
Filed:
Mar. 22, 2011
Miharu Ogura, Kanagawa, JP;
Yoshihiro Yaguchi, Kanagawa, JP;
Makoto Emura, Kanagawa, JP;
Toshihiro Takeda, Kanagawa, JP;
Yoshifumi Yuasa, Kanagawa, JP;
Shigeyuki Sasaki, Kanagawa, JP;
Miharu Ogura, Kanagawa, JP;
Yoshihiro Yaguchi, Kanagawa, JP;
Makoto Emura, Kanagawa, JP;
Toshihiro Takeda, Kanagawa, JP;
Yoshifumi Yuasa, Kanagawa, JP;
Shigeyuki Sasaki, Kanagawa, JP;
Takasago International Corporation, Tokyo, JP;
Abstract
The present invention relates to a flavor composition or fragrance composition which can satisfy diversified requirements for flavored products, as well as to a flavor-improving agent which can improve the quality and release of aroma of a beverage or food. More particularly, the present invention relates to a flavor composition or fragrance composition which comprises an optically active S-alkyl 2-methylbutanethioate as an active ingredient, a flavor- or fragrance-added product, a flavor-improving agent which comprises an optically active S-alkyl 2-methylbutanethioate as an active ingredient, and a beverage or food having an improved flavor. The optically active S-alkyl 2-methylbutanethioate includes S-alkyl(R)-2-methylbutanethioate and S-alkyl(S)-2-methylbutanethioate.