| Description |
Homoeriodictyol is a member of the class of compounds known as 3'-o-methylated flavonoids. 3'-o-methylated flavonoids are flavonoids with methoxy groups attached to the C3' atom of the flavonoid backbone. Homoeriodictyol is practically insoluble (in water) and a very weakly acidic compound (based on its pKa). Homoeriodictyol can be found in coriander, which makes homoeriodictyol a potential biomarker for the consumption of this food product. Homoeriodictyol (3`-methoxy-4`,5,7-trihydroxyflavanone) is one of the 4 flavanones identified by Symrise in this plant eliciting taste-modifying property: homoeriodictyol sodium salt, eriodictyol and sterubin. Homoeriodictyol Sodium salt elicited the most potent bitter-masking activity by reducing from 10 to 40% the bitterness of salicin, amarogentin, paracetamol and quinine. However no bitter-masking activity was detected with bitter linoleic acid emulsions. According to Symrise's scientists homoeriodictyol sodium salt seems to be a taste-modifier with large potential in food applications and pharmaceuticals . |
