US 7,452,563 B2
Compositions and methods for producing flavored seasonings that contain reduced quantities of common salt
Francis Raymond Salemme, Yardley, Pa. (US); Abraham I. Bakal, Margate, N.J. (US); and Richard Barndt, Highland Park, N.J. (US)
Assigned to Redpoint Bio Corporation, Ewing, N.J. (US)
Filed on Jun. 20, 2005, as Appl. No. 11/155,738.
Prior Publication US 2006/0286275 A1, Dec. 21, 2006
Int. Cl. A23L 1/22 (2006.01); A23L 1/237 (2006.01)
U.S. Cl. 426—649  [426/74; 426/534; 426/535; 426/582; 426/650] 64 Claims
 
1. A composition comprising (a) a seasoning mixture comprising a flavoring agent and (b) a salt substitute, wherein said salt substitute comprises potassium chloride, taurine or a physiologically acceptable salt thereof, and a 5′-nucleotide monophosphate, comprising 5′-adenosinic acid (AMP) or 5′-inosinic acid (IMP) or a physiologically acceptable salt thereof.