A lactone compound is represented by general formula (A), and an ether compound is represented by general formula (B). In formula (A), R is a hydrogen atom or R1. When R is a hydrogen atom, R is R1, the carbon bond (1) is a single bond or a double bond, and the carbon bond (2) is a single bond. When R is R1, R is a hydrogen atom or R1, both the carbon bonds (1) and (2) are a single bond, or one of them is a double bond and the other is a single bond. In formula (B), R is R1. R1 represents a specific alkyl group, a specific alkenyl group, a specific alkynyl group, or an aryl group. In formulas (A) and (B), n is 0 or 1.

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The present invention relates to the use of 2-furyl- and 2-thienyl-substituted di- and tetrahydropyrans of the formula (I) wherein the variables are as defined in the claims and the description, as aroma chemicals; to aroma chemical compositions comprising at least one 2-furyl- or 2-thienyl-substituted di- or tetrahydropyran and to a method for preparing an aroma chemical composition. The present invention further relates to specific 2-furyl- and 2-thienyl-substituted di- and tetrahydropyrans and to a method for their preparation.

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A flavor composition containing at least one HMG glucoside compound that can be used to enhance the taste of edible compositions including sweet goods, such as confectionery goods, and savory goods, such as pet foods.

A food product includes a heat-treated vegetable. A content of 3,4-dimethylthiophene (x) in the food product ranges from 0.00035 mg/kg to 3 mg/kg. A content of 2,4-dimethylthiophene (y) in the food product ranges from 0.00015 mg/kg to 3 mg/kg. A content of furfural (z) in the food product ranges from 0.1 mg/kg to 10 mg/kg.

The present disclosure is directed to 1-(4-methyl cyclohex-1-en-1-yl)ethan-1-one derivatives having unique and desired flavor and/or fragrance characteristics, as well as the synthesis and application of the derivatives. The compounds of the present disclosure can be employed alone or incorporated as fragrance or flavor ingredients to modify or enhance already existing fragrance compositions, solvents, media, and the like.

The present invention is on the field of antimicrobial active substances. In addition to novel uses of distinct antimicrobial mixtures according to the invention, the present invention also relates to preparations containing such mixtures, particularly preparations serving for nutrition or pleasure or pharmaceutical preparations, as well as methods for preparing such preparations and methods for antimicrobial treatment of preparations serving for nutrition or pleasure or pharmaceutical preparations.

The present invention relates to compounds and compositions for use in enhancing flavor and umami taste of food products. Particularly, the present invention relates to compounds of the general formula (I) and compositions comprising them. ##STR00001##

The present invention aims to provide a novel glycosyl hesperetin, which is significantly reduced in miscellaneous tastes characteristic of conventional products containing glycosyl hesperetin, and a method for producing the same and uses thereof; and the objects are solved by providing a glycosyl hesperetin which comprises glycosyl hesperetin in an amount of 90% or more by mass but less than 100% by mass, on a dry solid basis, but it does not substantially contain furfural, and a method for producing the same and uses thereof.

A coffee beverage having, regardless of a liquid temperature of the beverage, reduced bitterness and little aftertaste is provided.

The content of guaiacol and the content of furfuryl methyl sulfide in the beverage are adjusted to specific ranges.

The present disclosure relates to flavor enhancers for providing a fat-type flavor.