Session 58: Room N-120

Wednesday PM

Old story, new twist: Umami and amino acids

Sponsor:Toxicology & Safety Evaluation Division
Cosponsor(s):Food Laws & Regulations Division
Moderator(s):R. G. Bursey, Ajinomoto USA Inc.
Time: 2:30 PM
2:30 PM Introductory Remarks
2:35 PM58-1Identification and characteristics of umami taste receptors
S. C. KINNAMON
3:05 PM58-2Representation of umami taste and the human brain
E. T. ROLLS
3:35 PM58-3Culinary applications of flavor enhancement in product development
J. B. MARCUS
4:05 PM58-4Flavor amplification in the elderly
K. DE GRAAF
4:35 PM58-5Safety and regulatory status of umami substances
J. D. FERNSTROM

2004 IFT Annual Meeting, July 12-16 - Las Vegas, NV