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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Feb. 06, 2018
Filed:
Mar. 08, 2013
Kraft Foods Group Brands Llc, Chicago, IL (US);
Lisa Ann Dierbach, Arlington Heights, IL (US);
Deborah D. Barber, Hoffman Estates, IL (US);
Hui-Chen Li, San Jose, CA (US);
John B. Topinka, Evanston, IL (US);
Bary Lyn Zeller, Glenview, IL (US);
Ryan Michael High, Evanston, IL (US);
Kraft Foods Group Brands LLC, Chicago, IL (US);
Abstract
Food or beverages prepared using 1,3-propanediol have shown to have modified flavor profiles, including modified flavor release, relative to an otherwise identical food product or beverage that does not include 1,3-propanediol. Inclusion of 1,3-propanediol uniquely modifies the flavor profile of these products or food ingredients in these products even when 1,3-propanediol is included in such low amounts that it does not itself contribute flavor to the product. 1,3-propanediol may be included in the food or beverage products to effect this modified flavor release, such as about 0.1 to about 2 weight percent, or in specific ratios relative to one or more flavor compounds in the product.