Alpha-substituted alkylidene methionals and uses thereof in foodstuffs and flavors for foodstuffs

摘要

Described are mixtures of cis and trans isomers of 2-[(methylthio)methyl]-3-phenyl-2-propenal having the structures: <IMAGE> <IMAGE> The ratio of cis to trans isomer being from 7:3 up to 9.5:0.5 wherein augmenting and enhancing the flavors and aroma of meat extract, meat, hydrolyzed vegetable protein, nut and chocolate flavored foodstuff by augmenting or enhancing the sweet, meat extract like, hydrolyzed vegetable protein like and beef broth like aroma and sweet, meat extract like, hydrolyzed vegetable protein like, beef broth like, and monosodium glutamate like flavor characteristics with mouthfeel effects.