| abstract |
A method of providing a range of flavors to an orally-receivable or ingestible product, the method including adding at least one compound, including salts thereof, of the formula: n nwherein R 1 may be H, OH, O(CH 2 ) 2 OH, OCH 2 OCH 3 orn n nR 2 may be selected from a range of 5- and 6-membered heterocyclic rings, and wherein R 3 may be H or OH. The compounds give rise to a wide range of flavors, and some are useful as sweetness enhancers, this allowing sweetener content to be reduced while maintaining sweetness. Also disclosed are orally-receivable or ingestible products including the compounds. |