A saltiness enhancing mixture containing only non-chemical named ingredients generally recognized as safe which substantially reduces the typical amount of sodium per serving in many types of foods while yet preserving an equal level of perceived saltiness without introducing predominant spicy flavor and without adding bitter notes requiring more than typical levels of sweetener.

An example method of producing a blended oral composition includes combining cannabis oil, turmeric curcuminoids, flavonoids, and pepper.

A method of processing is disclosed that provides improved water retention and enhanced coloring and flavor, while preserving the meat and preventing bacterial contamination. In an exemplary embodiment, the method includes: (a) providing a body of meat at a first temperature; (b) contacting the body of meat of step (a), in at least one treating vessel, with a brine solution at a second temperature, wherein the second temperature is greater than the first temperature, and wherein the brine solution comprises a vinegar-derived food additive and/or a reddening agent, wherein the reddening agent comprises nitrite; (c) agitating the body of meat at the second temperature for a time sufficient to distribute the solution throughout the body of meat; (d) cooling the body of meat in at least one cooling vessel to a third temperature, wherein the third temperature is less than the second temperature; (e) agitating the body of meat at the third temperature; (f) contacting the body of meat of step (e) with the brine solution at the third temperature and agitating the body of meat at the third temperature until the brine solution is substantially absorbed by the body of meat; and (g) recovering the body of meat in a dry state at the third temperature. In one embodiment, the aforementioned brine solution comprises a vinegar-variety food additive, such as a vinegar-derived acetate composition. In another embodiment, the reddening agent comprises nitrate derived from plant material comprising nitrate.

Rapidly dissolving flavoring composition concentrates are provided. The flavoring composition concentrates have a flavor, a solvent system, a flavor carrier system, and a densifier. The densifier is an acid modifier present in an amount such that it optimizes the rate of dispersion of the concentrate in water.

An in-oil-heated substance of cyclotene, an in-oil-heated substance of a cyclotene analogous compound, or an in-oil-heated substance of a substance capable of producing cyclotene or a cyclotene analogous compound by heating are effective as mouth-coating feel enhancers.

A flavor delivery device for delivery of a flavoring agent to an oral cavity of a user includes a swab and a flavoring agent. A stick of the swab has a pad engaged thereto proximate to a first end thereof. A flavoring agent, which is intended to satisfy a taste craving, is engaged to the pad and is released from the pad when the pad is moisturized, such as by wetting with water or saliva. The stick can be grasped in a hand of a user to position the pad to be moistened and into an oral cavity, either their own or that of a person requiring assistance. The flavoring agent is released from the pad into the oral cavity to alleviate the taste craving.

The present invention relates to the use of a compound according to formula (I) ##STR00001## in the form of any one of its stereoisomers or a mixture thereof, and wherein n is an integer from 0 to 2; the dotted line represents a carbon-carbon single or double bond; and each of R.sup.1 to R.sup.4, when taken independently from each other, represents a hydrogen atom or represents a R.sup.5 or OR.sup.5 group, R.sup.5 representing a C.sub.1 to C.sub.5, or even a C.sub.1 to C.sub.5, alkyl group; and optionally one of the groups R.sub.1 to R.sub.4 represents —OH; and/or when R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are taken together, and/or R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 are taken together, represent a OCH.sub.2O group, provided said groups taken together are adjacent substituents of the phenyl group; as an ingredient to confer, enhance, improve or modify the kokumi or umami taste of a flavored article.

A taste and flavor profile modifying composition is described. The composition includes a blend of glycosylated steviol glycosides and residual steviol glycosides which can modify the intensity of a taste and/or flavor in a food or beverage product.

An energy composition includes a methylated xanthine, a choline derivative, and at least one flavorant in a sufficient amount to render the energy composition palatable. The energy composition may also include vitamins, amino acids, enzymes, preservatives, and the like.

An energy composition includes a methylated xanthine, a choline derivative, and at least one flavorant in a sufficient amount to render the energy composition palatable. The energy composition may also include vitamins, amino acids, enzymes, preservatives, and the like.