An apparatus and method are provided for storing and dispensing into a liquid a soluble substance, such as a flavoring, a body fuel, a nutritional supplement, a stimulant, a relaxant, an alcohol neutralizer, or a medical drug. A useful application of the subject invention includes a lime flavoring held by a gelatinous artificial lime wedge stored with a beer bottle or can, or attached to a 6-pack or 12-pack carton. The artificial lime wedge may be retrieved from a protective covering and acted upon so it mixes the lime flavoring into the beer when it is inserted into the beer bottle or can. Rather than needing to buy and store a perishable natural lime, and cut it up, an artificial lime wedge may be stored for an extended period of time with a beer vessel and placed in functional contact with the beer at time of consumption.

The present invention pertains to a compound represented by formula (1) with which it is possible to impart or enhance an aroma and flavor associated with the feeling of a highly natural fruit or fruit juice, or ripeness. The present invention also pertains to a flavoring composition containing said compound, a food/drink containing said compound or said flavoring composition, and a method for producing said food/drink.

The present invention pertains to a compound represented by formula (1) with which it is possible to impart or enhance an aroma and flavor associated with the feeling of a highly natural fruit or fruit juice, or ripeness. The present invention also pertains to a flavoring composition containing said compound, a food/drink containing said compound or said flavoring composition, and a method for producing said food/drink.

An apparatus and method are provided for storing and dispensing into a liquid a soluble substance, such as a flavoring, a body fuel, a nutritional supplement, a stimulant, a relaxant, an alcohol neutralizer, or a medical drug. A useful application of the subject invention includes a lime flavoring held by a gelatinous artificial lime wedge stored with a beer bottle or can, or attached to a 6-pack or 12-pack carton. The artificial lime wedge may be retrieved from a protective covering and acted upon so it mixes the lime flavoring into the beer when it is inserted into the beer bottle or can. Rather than needing to buy and store a perishable natural lime, and cut it up, an artificial lime wedge may be stored for an extended period of time with a beer vessel and placed in functional contact with the beer at time of consumption.

Provided are a beverage, food, and a food flavor composition which are characterized by containing 3,7-dimethyl-2-methylene-6-octen-1-ol or by having 3,7-dimethyl-2-methylene-6-octen-1-ol added thereto.

Provided are a beverage, food, and a food flavor composition which are characterized by containing 3,7-dimethyl-2-methylene-6-octen-1-ol or by having 3,7-dimethyl-2-methylene-6-octen-1-ol added thereto.

Provided herein are formulations of plated powders of acetaldehyde precursors. Also provided herein are methods of making and using the powders.

Provided herein are formulations of plated powders of acetaldehyde precursors. Also provided herein are methods of making and using the powders.

Provided herein is a compound having the formula I ##STR00001##
wherein R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are independently selected from a branched or straight C.sub.1-6 alkyl and a C.sub.1-6 alkenyl, n is 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, or 6 and x is independently 0, 1, or 2; provided that when n is 1, x is 2. Also provided herein is a method of releasing acetaldehyde into an aqueous solution including delivering a compound of formula I to the aqueous solution, Also provided is a flavor or aroma-modifying composition including i) a flavor or aroma-conferring or modifying ingredient, at least one compound according to formula (I); ii) at least one ingredient selected from the group consisting of a flavor carrier and a flavor base; and iii) optionally at least one flavor adjuvant.

Provided herein is a compound having the formula I ##STR00001##
wherein R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are independently selected from a branched or straight C.sub.1-6 alkyl and a C.sub.1-6 alkenyl, n is 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, or 6 and x is independently 0, 1, or 2; provided that when n is 1, x is 2. Also provided herein is a method of releasing acetaldehyde into an aqueous solution including delivering a compound of formula I to the aqueous solution, Also provided is a flavor or aroma-modifying composition including i) a flavor or aroma-conferring or modifying ingredient, at least one compound according to formula (I); ii) at least one ingredient selected from the group consisting of a flavor carrier and a flavor base; and iii) optionally at least one flavor adjuvant.