A new and distinct variety of Mentha canadensis, ‘Umpqua’ is characterized by its unique oil flavor profile providing for a distinct long-lasting mouth cooling sensation. The new varietal offers an oil with a very clean, fresh mouthfeel and intense nasal properties with strong cooling characteristic sensations that increase as it is experienced. ‘Umpqua’ also has strong disease resistance and can grow in areas typically infected by mint diseases.

What is provided are sugar substitute compositions comprising natural ingredients that provide added human health benefits and properties and characteristics of sugar, without the caloric content and glycemic index of sugar. Unlike artificial sweeteners, the sugar substitute compositions contain no chemicals or synthetic additives and taste and function like sugar. Specifically, the sugar substitute compositions comprise digestion resistant soluble fiber comprising an oligosaccharide matrix of glucose and/or fructose oligomers, which yield the sugar substitute digestion resistant property and allow it to simultaneously enhance the growth of beneficial bacteria in the human gut. In one particular embodiment, the sugar substitute comprises a digestion resistant soluble fiber, Luo Han Guo extract, and a flavor masking agent comprising Oryza sativa (rice) extract. In another embodiment, the sugar substitute comprises a digestion resistant soluble fiber, Luo Han Guo extract, a flavor masking agent comprising Oryza sativa (rice) extract, and a steviol glycoside.

What is provided are sugar substitute compositions comprising natural ingredients that provide added human health benefits and properties and characteristics of sugar, without the caloric content and glycemic index of sugar. Unlike artificial sweeteners, the sugar substitute compositions contain no chemicals or synthetic additives and taste and function like sugar. Specifically, the sugar substitute compositions comprise digestion resistant soluble fiber comprising an oligosaccharide matrix of glucose and/or fructose oligomers, which yield the sugar substitute digestion resistant property and allow it to simultaneously enhance the growth of beneficial bacteria in the human gut. In one particular embodiment, the sugar substitute comprises a digestion resistant soluble fiber, Luo Han Guo extract, and a flavor masking agent comprising Oryza sativa (rice) extract. In another embodiment, the sugar substitute comprises a digestion resistant soluble fiber, Luo Han Guo extract, a flavor masking agent comprising Oryza sativa (rice) extract, and a steviol glycoside.

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.

The present invention relates to methods for producing oxygenated terpenoids. Polynucleotides, derivative enzymes, and host cells for use in such methods are also provided.

A method for extracting and concentrating the flavours of one of more foodstuffs, including the steps of (a) cooking the foodstuff or foodstuffs under vacuum for a duration of 1 to 15 hours, preferably between 1.5 and 13 hours, at a temperature of between 50 and 90° C., preferably between 70 and 88° C., more preferably between 80 and 86° C., in order to obtain an exudate of the foodstuff or foodstuffs, (b) collecting the exudate, (c) crystallising the water contained in the exudate in the form of ice by freezing the exudate, and (d) obtaining a concentrated extract of flavours from the exudate by separating the ice crystals from the remainder of the exudate, where step (a) of under vacuum cooking is carried out in bags of the vacuum bag type.

A method for extracting and concentrating the flavours of one of more foodstuffs, including the steps of (a) cooking the foodstuff or foodstuffs under vacuum for a duration of 1 to 15 hours, preferably between 1.5 and 13 hours, at a temperature of between 50 and 90° C., preferably between 70 and 88° C., more preferably between 80 and 86° C., in order to obtain an exudate of the foodstuff or foodstuffs, (b) collecting the exudate, (c) crystallising the water contained in the exudate in the form of ice by freezing the exudate, and (d) obtaining a concentrated extract of flavours from the exudate by separating the ice crystals from the remainder of the exudate, where step (a) of under vacuum cooking is carried out in bags of the vacuum bag type.

An oil-based composition comprises a glyceride of medium-chain fatty acids, at least one essential oil selected from the group consisting of cinnamon oil, oregano oil, avocado oil, coconut oil and apricot oil, and optionally cinnamon bark. The medium-chain fatty acid comprises about 6 to 12 carbon atoms. The oil-based composition may be used for oral hygiene applications, weight control applications, skin care applications, or treatment of Staphylococcus aureus infection.

An oil-based composition comprises a glyceride of medium-chain fatty acids, at least one essential oil selected from the group consisting of cinnamon oil, oregano oil, avocado oil, coconut oil and apricot oil, and optionally cinnamon bark. The medium-chain fatty acid comprises about 6 to 12 carbon atoms. The oil-based composition may be used for oral hygiene applications, weight control applications, skin care applications, or treatment of Staphylococcus aureus infection.

The present disclosure provides edible compositions comprising a flavor-grade sweet taste modulator or a combination of flavor-grade sweet taste modulators or a flavor-grade bitter taste blocker or a combination of flavor-grade bitter taste blockers of the present disclosure, food products comprising such edible compositions and methods of preparing such food products. The present disclosure also provides methods of reducing the amount of sugar in a food product, methods of reducing the caloric intake in a diet, and methods of enhancing sweet taste or blocking a bitter taste in a food product.