Abstract

The present invention concerns a flavouring composition containing flavonoids of onion, tea, and/or apple. T he composition is characterized by containing flavor of mustard seeds, preferably powder and/or extract of mustard. Further, the invention discloses a p process for the preparation of the flavouring composition and food product s containing the flavouring composition according to the invention. Also several uses of the flavouring composition are disclosed, such as t he use of a flavoring composition containing flavonoids for the cosmetic treatment of a mammal to cause loss of body weight. Further, t he invention discloses the use of the flavour of mustard seeds, preferably mustard powder or extract, for preventing the bitter taste of flavonoids. I n a further embodiment the invention discloses a method for preventing the bitter taste of a medicament, a nutrient, a drink, a food or a food additive caused by flavonoids.

IPC Classes  ?

• A23L 1/221 - Natural spices, flavouring agents, or condiments; Extracts thereof
• A23L 1/225 - Mustard
• A23L 1/237 - Table salts; Dietetic salt substitutes
• A61K 36/00 - Medicinal preparations of undetermined constitution containing material from algae, lichens, fungi or plants, or derivatives thereof, e.g. traditional herbal medicines