Compounds containing linked heteroaryl moieties, and novel umami flavor modifiers, tastants and taste enhancers for edible compositions

摘要

The inventions disclosed herein relate to the discovery of the use of compounds having the formula shown below and certain subgenera or species thereof, as flavor or taste modifiers, particularly, savory (umami) taste modifiers, savory flavoring agents and savory flavor enhancers in foods, beverages, and other comestible compositions.