abstract |
The invention is concerned with the identification of compounds as flavors or fragrances, their precursors, or as modulators of the perception of fragrances or flavors. The method comprises a reaction of a compound with a metabolic enzyme expressed in the nose, mouth or respiratory tract, followed by a method of identification of the compound or its metabolites as a fragrance or flavor, their precursor, or a modulator of their perception or of the perception of their respective leads. |