Abstract:
Hypoallergenic flavor compositions for human and animal foods are described. A method of managing allergic reactions in an animal comprises providing to the animal a hypoallergenic animal food composition comprising a hypoallergenic flavor composition, wherein the hypoallergenic flavor composition comprises substantially all components having a weight average molecular weight of less than 4,000 daltons. The hypoallergenic flavor composition may comprise an oil or fat-based reaction flavor, a water-based reaction flavor, a hypoallergenic animal digest, or a combination comprising one or more of the foregoing components. Also described are packages comprising hypoallergenic animal foods.
Abstract:
The present invention provides with a method for producing compositions with a chicken flavour. The compositions of the invention can be obtained by applying the following method: (a) preparing a mixture comprising at least one reducing carbohydrate and at least one amino acid; (b) keeping the mixture at a temperature sufficient for the reducing carbohydrate and amino acid to react with each other; (c) adding to the mixture a composition comprising arachidonic acid, whereby said arachidonic acid is esterified for at least 50% w/w, preferably at least 65% w/w, more preferably at least 80% w/w, most preferably at least 90% w/w to the glycerol moiety of a triglyceride; and (d) keeping the mixture at a temperature sufficient for the chicken flavour to develop; and possibly: (e) drying the composition under mild conditions. The use of an oil rich in arachidonic acid, whereby said arachidonic acid is esterified to the glycerol moiety of a triglyceride, confers an enhanced stability to the compositions obtained. A composition of the invention is stable at room temperature for at least one year.
Abstract:
An object of the present invention is to provide a method for improving flavor of a food or drink, a flavor improving agent for a food or drink, a seasoning, and a food or drink having improved flavor. To attain the object, the present invention provides a method for improving flavor of a food or drink, which comprises adding an amino-carbonyl reactant of a peptide having a molecular weight of 1000-5000 with a carbonyl compound, a flavor improving agent comprising said amino-carbonyl reactant as an active ingredient, a seasoning comprising said amino-carbonyl reactant and umami as active ingredients, and a food or drink comprising said flavor improving agent or seasoning added thereto.
Abstract:
Compositions for generating a cooked flavor in a foodstuff, comprising specified flavor precursors that react on heating to generate the flavor and maintain a reactive association after inclusion in the foodstuff. The compositions may include combination of a sulphur source, e.g. hydrogen sulphide, methane thiol, a sulfur-containing amino acid, thiamine, cystine, sodium sulphide, ammonium sulphide, ammonium polysulphide, onions, garlic, shallots, eggs, methionine, and mixtures thereof, and at least one reductone, e.g. a furanone, a ketone, a pyrone, an aldehyde, a carbonyl compound, isomaltol, maltol, pyruvaldehyde, hydroxyacetone, 3-deoxyglucosone, 5-hydroxy-5,6-dihydromaltol, 2,3-butanedione, 3-hydroxy-2-butanone, a process flavor, cooked vegetable concentrates, soy sauce, and mixtures thereof.
Abstract:
A method of producing pet food flavors comprising combining at elevated temperature at least one sulfur containing compound and at least one carbohydrate, with preferably, at least one nitrogen containing compound to form a reaction product and combining said reaction product or said reaction product in blended flavors with a pet food.
Abstract:
A process for preparing a free alkylphenol flavor concentrate, including the steps of reacting an aqueous solution having a raw material containing bound alkylphenol conjugates with a mineral acid, and the use of free alkylphenols and free alkylphenol concentrates as flavor enhancers in a wide variety of food products.
Abstract:
Oils or fats from plants and/or animals are chemically treated to create flavor/palatability enhancer (FPE) products for use with animal foods, such as dog or cat food. This method involves mixing triglycerides (from the oil or fat) with sulfur and/or nitrogen donor compounds, such as sodium sulfide. The mixture is cooked at a temperature close to boiling, or higher if pressure-cooking is used, for a period of time sufficient to break down large numbers of triglyceride molecules into their constituent fatty acids and other fragments. Under suitable cooking conditions, the organic fragments will react with sulfur and/or nitrogen atoms from the donor compound(s), to form relatively small organic molecules containing sulfur and/or nitrogen. These cooked products can be used as FPE's for pet foods for dry kibbles or biscuits, either alone, or mixed with a standard base compound such as a hydrolyzed liver digest. Two-bowl comparison tests indicate that these FPE's are effective, and they do not suffer from unpleasant odors that would disturb pet owners. This method can be used to process various types of fatty or oily wastes created by food-service or manufacturing operations, and because the cooking process will totally sterilize the ingredients, it can be used with contaminated, adulterated, or partially-spoiled food substances that are not adequately safe for human consumption.
Abstract:
A process for producing a hydrolysate seasoning by hydrolyzing a protein containing material with enzymes that have proteolytic activity and fiber hydrolyzing activity. The hydrolysate may be used as a liquid sauce, a paste, or as a dried powder. The hydrolysate may be used as a base for an aromatisation agent in culinary products.
Abstract:
A process for preparing a free alkylphenol flavor concentrate, comprising the steps of reacting an aqueous solution comprising a raw material containing bound alkylphenol conjugates with a mineral acid, and the use of free alkylphenols and free alkylphenol concentrates as flavor enhancers in a wide variety of food products.
Abstract:
A process for producing a hydrolysate seasoning by hydrolyzing a protein containing material with enzymes that have proteolytic activity and fiber hydrolyzing activity. The hydrolysate may be used as a liquid sauce, a paste, or as a dried powder. The hydrolysate may be used as a base for an aromatization agent in culinary products.