| abstract |
Disclosed is a fragrance compound that imparts or enhances a preferred aroma when added to a food or drink, and provides or enhances sweetness in addition to the aroma when added to a food or drink. 4-Alkoxycinnamaldehyde is imparted with aroma such as spicy, waxy, fatty, green, metallic like by adding the compound as an active ingredient to foods and drinks. Furthermore, when the compound is added as an active ingredient to a food or drink, it has a sweetening or enhancing effect. [Selection figure] None |