Decomposition-resistant aldehyde-containing composition

Abstract

An aldehyde-containing dry powder composition is described that includes a carrier, an emulsifier, and at least one aldehyde component encapsulated in the carrier, the aldehyde-containing dry powder composition having a 28-day retention value of at least 93%, and that is alcohol and propylene glycol free.

Description

[Technical field]

[0001] CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

[0001] Priority under 35 U.S.C. §119 is hereby claimed to U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 63 / 337,310, filed May 2, 2022, in the names of Charles Pershing Beetz, Ki Yul Cho, Robert Tyszkiewicz, Steven Charles Hardek, and Daniel Michael Schlipf, for "DEGRADATION-RESISTANT ALDEHYDE-CONTAINING COMPOSITIONS," the disclosure of which is incorporated by reference in its entirety herein for all purposes.

[0002] FIELD OF THE DISCLOSURE

[0002] The present disclosure relates generally to degradation-resistant aldehyde-containing compositions. [Background technology]

[0003]

[0003] Currently, in the manufacture and commercialization of aldehyde-containing compositions, the compositions may be provided in the form of (i) aqueous emulsions, (ii) oils solubilized in solvents, such as ethanol, propylene glycol, or benzyl alcohol, or (iii) washed compositions that have been treated to remove water-insoluble components. Such compositions may include, for example, flavor and fragrance compositions that are prepared and packaged for transportation, storage, and subsequent use, which may include processing with additional materials to form a final product.

[0004]

[0004] The above mentioned approaches have associated deficiencies.

[0005]

[0005] Water-based emulsions have the disadvantage that the composition is susceptible to emulsion instability in the final product. The composition of oil solubilized in solvents, such as ethanol and propylene glycol, has the disadvantage of chemical denaturation related to solvent reaction in the composition, in addition to safety and toxicity issues. When containing organoleptic ingredients, the washed composition has the inherent problem of defective organoleptic profile caused by the washing process.

[0006]

[0006] The aforementioned drawbacks are amplified by the tendency of the aldehyde chemical moieties in the composition to decompose to form acetals and other reaction products, impairing the properties of the composition as well as the products made therefrom.For example, the decomposition of aldehyde flavor ingredients can seriously impair the taste, aroma, appearance, and consistency of the flavor composition and its subsequent formulated products.As another example, the decomposition of aldehyde aroma ingredients can significantly reduce or otherwise impair the desired aroma or flavor of the final product.

[0007]

[0007] When aldehyde-containing compositions are prepared as aqueous emulsions of emulsifying ingredients or as solvent compositions of oil, a further disadvantage arises because the resulting compositions have a significant water or solvent content, which significantly increases the volume of the composition and the associated cost and complexity of packaging, shipping, and processing the composition for subsequent use. Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0008]

[0008] As a result, there is a continuing need in the art for improvements in aldehyde-containing compositions that are susceptible to decomposition. [Means for solving the problem]

[0009] The present disclosure relates to decomposition-resistant aldehyde-containing compositions.

[0010]

[0010] In one aspect, the present disclosure relates to an aldehyde-containing dry powder composition comprising a carrier, an emulsifier, and at least one aldehyde component encapsulated in the carrier, the aldehyde-containing dry powder composition having a 28-day retention value of at least 93% and containing no alcohol or propylene glycol.

[0011]

[0011] In a further aspect, the present disclosure relates to a method of using the decomposition-resistant aldehyde-containing dry powder composition of the present disclosure, comprising blending or processing the decomposition-resistant aldehyde-containing powder composition with one or more additional components to form a final blended product.

[0012]

[0012] Other aspects, features, and embodiments of the present disclosure will become more fully apparent from the ensuing description and the appended claims. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0013] [Figure 1]

[0013] A graph showing the results of the flavor retention profiles of hexanal, 2-hexenal, benzaldehyde, vanillin, and 4-(p-hydroxyphenyl)-2-butanone in a dry flavor powder composition of the present disclosure (the "dry flavor powder composition"), and in each of the ethanol (the "ethanol composition") and propylene glycol (the "propylene glycol composition") liquid flavor compositions. [Diagram 2]

[0014] FIG. 1 is a graph of the concentration (%) of acetal reaction products formed by reaction of aldehyde flavor ingredients in an ethanol liquid flavor composition ("ethanol acetal") and acetal reaction products formed by reaction of aldehyde flavor ingredients in a polyethylene glycol liquid flavor composition ("PG acetal") as a function of storage time in days over a 28 day test period. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0014]

[0015] The present disclosure relates to degradation-resistant aldehyde-containing compositions.

[0015]

[0016] As used herein, the singular forms "a," "an," and "the" include plural referents unless the context clearly dictates otherwise.

[0016]

[0017] As used herein, the term "dry" with respect to the aldehyde-containing powder compositions of the present disclosure means that the powder composition does not contain more than 5% moisture by weight, based on the total weight of the powder composition.

[0017]

[0018] As used herein, "28-day retention value" as applied to an aldehyde component means the percent concentration of the aldehyde component originally present in the composition remaining after storing the composition for 28 days at 25° C., the percent concentration of the aldehyde component being determined by gas chromatography / mass spectrometry (GC / MS) using a solution of methylene chloride and methanol in which the aldehyde component-containing composition has been solubilized, the methylene chloride and methanol being present in the solution in a volumetric ratio of 2:1.

[0018]

[0019] As used herein with respect to the aldehyde-containing dry powder compositions of the present disclosure, "ready-to-drink" and its abbreviation "RTD" mean that the aldehyde-containing dry powder composition upon mixing with a liquid beverage medium at the point of use for consumption, such as, for example, water, alcohol, an aqueous alcoholic solution, or other aqueous, non-aqueous, alcoholic, non-alcoholic, or other liquid beverage medium, produces a flavored, drinkable beverage product.

[0019]

[0020] The present disclosure, as variously defined herein with respect to its features, aspects, and embodiments, may in certain embodiments be configured as comprising, consisting of, or consisting essentially of some or all of such features, aspects, and embodiments, as well as elements and components thereof, which are aggregated to constitute various further embodiments of the present disclosure. The present disclosure contemplates such features, aspects, and embodiments in various permutations and combinations to be within the scope of the present invention. Thus, the present disclosure may be defined as comprising, consisting of, or consisting essentially of any of such combinations and permutations of these specific features, aspects, and embodiments, or a selected one or more thereof.

[0020]

[0021] In one aspect, the present disclosure relates to an aldehyde-containing dry powder composition comprising a carrier, an emulsifier, and at least one aldehyde component encapsulated in the carrier, the aldehyde-containing dry powder composition having a 28-day retention value of at least 93%, and containing no alcohol or propylene glycol. When used in this context, the term "alcohol" excludes polyvinyl alcohol (PVA), which correspondingly may be present in the aldehyde-containing dry powder composition of the present disclosure.

[0021]

[0022] The aldehyde-containing dry powder composition may be of any suitable type, such as or include a food, beverage, fragrance, paint, pigment, flavoring, pharmaceutical, therapeutic, drug, homeopathic, biological, probiotic, structured, formulated, or other type of composition, as well as mixtures, blends, complexes, and combinations of two or more of the foregoing.

[0022]

[0023] In various embodiments, the aldehyde-containing dry powder composition may be a precursor or intermediate composition configured such that the aldehyde component provides or imparts a particular property, such as an organoleptic property, when subsequently processed or blended with additional materials to form a final product.

[0023]

[0024] In embodiments in which the aldehyde component comprises an organoleptic aldehyde component, the aldehyde component may comprise an aldehyde flavor component used in the aldehyde-containing dry powder compositions of the present disclosure for making flavored end products, such as foods, beverages, and other edible or ingestible products, such as nutritional supplements, pharmaceuticals, therapeutic products, drug products, homeopathic products, biological products, and probiotic products.

[0024]

[0025] In various embodiments, the aldehyde-containing dry powder compositions of the present disclosure may include one or more aldehyde flavor components and provide aldehyde-containing dry flavor powder compositions that, when added to a liquid, such as water, alcohol, hydroalcoholic, or other liquid beverage medium, produce a flavored ready-to-drink (RTD) beverage product. The flavored RTD beverage product may be of any suitable type and may include cola, sports drinks, energy drinks, carbonated water, and the like.

[0025]

[0026] In other embodiments, the organoleptic aldehyde component may include, for example, but not limited to, aldehyde fragrance components in the aldehyde-containing dry powder compositions of the present disclosure for making scented or fragrant end products, such as perfumes, colognes, toilet water, shampoos, soaps, deodorants, detergents, personal cleansers, air fresheners, candles, waxes, clothing, packaging products, cosmetics, hygiene products, skin care products, detergents, cleaning products, and aromatherapy products.

[0026]

[0027] The aldehyde component in the aldehyde-containing powder composition may be of any suitable type or types. In various embodiments, the aldehyde component may be, for example, acetaldehyde; acetal B; alpha-amyl cinnamaldehyde; benzaldehyde; 2-benzofuran carboxaldehyde; bis-(methylthio)methane; 4-(methylthio)butanal; alpha-butyl cinnamaldehyde; butyraldehyde; cinnamaldehyde; cis-4-heptenal; cis-5-isopropenyl-cis-2-metal cyclopentane-1-carboxaldehyde (cis-5-isopropenyl-cis-2-metal cyclopentane-1-carboxaldehyde). cyclopentane-1-carboxaldehyde);citronelloxyacetaldehyde;cuminaldehyde;decanal;2-decenal;4-decenal;(+ / -)-cis- and trans-1,2-dihydroperillaldehyde;2,4-dimethylbenzaldehyde;2,6-dimethyloctanal;3,7-dimethyloctanal;2,8-dithianon-4-ene-4-carboxaldehyde;divanillin;2-dodecenal;(Z)-4-dodecenal;2,3-epoxydecanal;4,5-epoxy-(E)-2-decenal;2,3-epoxyheptanal;2,3-epoxyoctanal;p-ethoxybenzaldehyde;4-ethylbenzaldehyde;2-ethylbutyraldehyde;2-ethyl-2-heptenal;2-Ethyl 1-ethyl-2-hexenal;1-ethyl-2-pyrrolecarboxaldehyde;Ethyl vanillin;Ethyl vanillin beta-D-glucopyranoside;Ethyl vanillin isobutyrate;Farnesal;2-Formyl-6,6-dimethylbicyclo(3.3.1)hept-2-ene;Furfural;2-Furfurylidenebutyraldehyde;2,4-Heptadienal;Heptanal;2-Heptenal;trans-,trans-2,4-Hexadienal;Hexanal;2-Hexenal;3-Hexenal;cis-3-Hexenal;trans-3-Hexenal;cis-4-Hexenal;trans-4-Hexenal;alpha-Hexylcinnamaldehyde;2-Hexylidenehexanal;4-Hydroxybenzaldehyde;Hydroxycitronellal;4-Hydroxy-3,5-dimethoxybenzaldehyde;2-Hydroxy-4-methoxybenzaldehyde;2-Hydroxy-4-methylbenzaldehyde;Isobutyraldehyde;2-Isopropyl-5-methyl-2-hexenal;p-Isopropylphenylacetaldehyde;3-(p-Isopropylphenyl)propionaldehyde;IVYcarbaldehyde;Lauric aldehyde;p-Menth-1-en-9-al;3-Mercapto-2-methylpentanal;p-Methoxy-alpha-methylcinnamaldehyde;o-Methoxybenzaldehyde dehyde;p-methoxybenzaldehyde;o-methoxycinnamaldehyde;p-methoxycinnamaldehyde;2-methyl-3-(2-furyl)acrolein;2-methyl-2-butenal;3-methyl-2-butenal;2-methylbutyraldehyde;3-methylbutyraldehyde;alpha-methylcinnamaldehyde;p-methylcinnamaldehyde;3-(3,4-methylenedioxyphenyl)-2-methylpropanal;5-methylfurfural;3-(5-methyl-2-furyl)-butanal;3-(5-methyl-2-furyl)prop-2 -enal;3-[(2-methyl-3-furyl)thio]butanal;6-Methylheptanal;3-Methylhexanal;1-Methyl-1H-pyrrole-2-carboxaldehyde;4-Methyl-2-(methylthiomethyl)-2-hexenal;5-Methyl-2-(methylthiomethyl)-2-hexenal;4-Methyl-2-(methylthiomethyl)-2-pentenal;2-Methyloctanal;(+ / -)-6-Methyloctanal;2-Methyl-2-octenal;2-Methylpentanal;2-Methyl-2-pentenal;4-Methyl-2-pentenal aldehyde;2-methyl-4-phenylbutyraldehyde;3-methyl-2-phenylbutyraldehyde;5-methyl-2-phenyl-2-hexenal;4-methyl-2-phenyl-2-pentenal;2-Methyl-2-(methyldithio)propanal;2-Methyl-3-(p-isopropylphenyl)propionaldehyde;2-Methylthioacetaldehyde;3-(methylthio)butanal;2-((methylthio)methyl)-2-butenal;2-(methylthiomethyl)-3-phenylpropenal;5-Methyl-2-thiophenecarboxaldehyde;3-(Methylthio)propionaldehyde;2-Methyl-2-tolylpropionaldehyde (o-, m-, p-mixed);12-Methyltridecanal;2-Methylundecanal;(+ / -)-2-(5-Methyl-5-vinyltetrahydrofuran-2-yl)propionaldehyde;Myristaldehyde;2,4-Nonadienal;2-trans-6-trans-nonadienal;2,6-Nonadienal diethyl acetal;Nonanal;Nona-2,4,6-trienal;2-Nonenal;cis-6-Nonenal;9-Octadecenal;tra ns-,trans-2,4-Octadienal;2-trans-6-trans-Octadienal;Octanal;2-Octenal;cis-5-Octenal;Paraldehyde;2,4-Pentadienal;2-Pentenal;4-Pentenal;Perillaldehyde;Phenylacetaldehyde;2-Phenyl-2-butenal;(+ / -)-2-Phenyl-4-methyl-2-hexenal;2-Phenyl-4-pentenal;3-Phenyl-4-pentenal;2-Phenyl-3-(2-furyl)-prop-2-enal;2-Phenylpropionate onaldehyde;3-phenylpropionaldehyde;piperonal;1,3-p-menthadien-7-al;propionaldehyde;pyruvaldehyde;salicylaldehyde;tetradic-2-enal;(Z)-8-tetradecenal;tolualdehyde (o-, m-, p-mixed);p-tolylacetaldehyde;2-(p-tolyl)-propionaldehyde;2-trans,6-cis-dodecadienal;2-trans-6-cis-nonadienal;trans-4-nonenal;trans-,tra ns-2,4-dodecadienal;Tridecanal;2-trans-,4-cis,7-cis-tridecatrienal;2-Tridecenal;2,6,6-Trimethyl-1 and 2-cyclohexene-1-carboxaldehyde;2,6,6-Trimethylcyclohexa-1,3-dienylmethanal;2,6,6-Trimethyl-1-cyclohexene-1-acetaldehyde;2,2,3-Trimethylcyclopent-3-en-1-ylacetaldehyde;3,5,5-Trimethylhexanal;2,4-Undecadienal;gamma-Undecalactone;The aldehyde component may be selected from the group consisting of undecenal; (E)-4-undecanal; 10-undecenal; 2-undecenal; 9-undecenal; valeraldehyde; vanillin; vanillin acetate; vanillin isobutyrate; veratraldehyde; and combinations of two or more of the foregoing.

[0027]

[0028] In various other embodiments, the aldehyde component may be, for example, benzaldehyde; acetaldehyde; furfural; isovaleraldehyde; decanal; hexenal, trans-2; hexenal; melonal; nonadienal; isobutyraldehyde, natural; prenal; anisaldehyde; octanal; anisaldehyde; cinnamaldehyde; nonanal; 4-methyl-2-phenyl-2 pentenal A; nonadienal 2,4; nonenal; 2-Methylbutyraldehyde;Heptanal;Phenylacetaldehyde;Cyclamen aldehyde;2,4-Decadienal;Perillaldehyde;5-Methylfurfural;Decenal;Undecanal;Undecenal;Pentanal;2-Phenylpropionaldehyde;3-Phenylpropionaldehyde;Hydroxybenzaldehyde;Heliotropin;Vanillin;Geranial;Neral;Raspberry ketone;Hydroxycitronellal;C 7 ~C 18 The present disclosure may include, but is not limited to, an aldehyde component selected from the group consisting of an aliphatic aldehyde; 3,5-dimethyl-3-cyclohexene-1-carboxaldehyde; 4-(4-hydroxy-4-methylpentyl)-3-cyclohexene-1-carboxaldehyde; and combinations of two or more of the foregoing.

[0028]

[0029] In various embodiments, the aldehyde-containing dry powder compositions of the present disclosure provide a base or concentrate powder composition that may include one or more aldehyde flavor components and may be later processed with additional ingredients to form a flavored final product.

[0029]

[0030] In various embodiments of the aldehyde-containing flavorant dry powder compositions of the present disclosure, the aldehyde component may be, for example, benzaldehyde; acetaldehyde; furfural; isovaleraldehyde; decanal; hexenal, trans-2; hexenal; melonal; nonadienal; isobutyraldehyde, natural; prenal; anisaldehyde; octanal; anisaldehyde; cinnamaldehyde; nonanal; 4-methyl-2-phenyl-2 pentenal A; nonadienal 2,4; nonenal; 2-methylbutyl The present disclosure may include, but is not limited to, an aldehyde component selected from the group consisting of aldehydes; heptanal; phenylacetaldehyde; cyclamen aldehyde; 2,4-decadienal; perillaldehyde; 5-methylfurfural; decenal; undecanal; pentanal; 2-phenylpropionaldehyde; 3-phenylpropionaldehyde; hydroxybenzaldehyde; heliotropin; vanillin; geranial; neral; raspberry ketone; and combinations of two or more of the foregoing.

[0030]

[0031] In other embodiments, the aldehyde component in the aldehyde-containing flavor dry powder composition may be selected from the group consisting of benzaldehyde; acetaldehyde; furfural; isovaleraldehyde; decanal; hexenal, trans-2; hexenal; melonal; nonadienal; isobutyraldehyde, natural; prenal; anisaldehyde; octanal; anisaldehyde; cinnamaldehyde; and combinations of two or more of the foregoing.

[0031]

[0032] In yet other embodiments, the aldehyde component in the aldehyde-containing flavor powder composition may comprise an aldehyde component selected from the group consisting of benzaldehyde; acetaldehyde; furfural; hexenal; hexenal, trans-2; vanillin; and combinations of two or more of the foregoing.

[0032]

[0033] In various embodiments, the aldehyde-containing dry powder compositions of the present disclosure provide base or concentrate powder compositions that may include one or more aldehyde fragrance ingredients and may be subsequently processed with additional materials to form a scented or fragranced final product. Aldehyde fragrance ingredients that may be used for such purposes include, but are not limited to, benzaldehyde, anisaldehyde, C 7 ~C 18 Aliphatic aldehydes, vanillin, hexyl cinnamaldehyde, hydroxycitronellal, 3,5-dimethyl-3-cyclohexene-1-carboxaldehyde, 4-(4-hydroxy-4-methylpentyl)-3-cyclohexene-1-carboxaldehyde, and the like.

[0033]

[0034] The carrier in the aldehyde-containing powder composition of the present disclosure may be of any suitable type. In certain embodiments, the carrier is, for example, (i) a polysaccharide carrier, such as starch, modified food starch, natural starch, maltodextrin, alginate, pectin, methylcellulose, ethylcellulose, hydrocolloid, inulin, carbohydrates, mono-, di-, and trisaccharides, soluble fiber, or polydextrose; (ii) a protein, such as animal protein, vegetable protein, caseinate, gelatin, soy protein, pea protein, whey protein, or milk protein. (iii) gums, such as guar gum, xanthan gum, acacia gum (gum arabic), gellan gum, or carrageenan; (iv) esters, such as polysorbates, stearates, or oleates; and / or (v) lipids and waxes, such as, but not limited to, any one or more of the following: coconut oil, medium chain triglyceride (MCT) oil, vegetable oil, sunflower oil, palm oil, carnauba wax, or beeswax.

[0034]

[0035] In various embodiments, the carrier may be or include maltodextrin, cyclodextrin, or gum arabic. In other embodiments, the carrier may be or include native starch, hydrolyzed starch, or modified starch. Various types of starch can be advantageously used in various embodiments of the present disclosure. In various embodiments, cellulose, methylcellulose, ethylcellulose, or other cellulosic materials can be used. In other embodiments, the carrier may be whey protein, soy protein, or gelatin. In other embodiments, various types of synthetic polymer carriers, such as polyvinylpyrrolidone, polyvinyl alcohol, polyacrylamide, polyvinyl acetate, polyethylene oxide, and polyacrylic acid, can be utilized. Correspondingly, it will be understood that the carrier may be widely varied in the broad implementation of the present disclosure, as long as it is suitable for at least partially encapsulating the aldehyde component in the aldehyde-containing dry powder composition.

[0035]

[0036] The emulsifier may be of any suitable type and may include, for example, emulsifiers such as Tween® polysorbate, sodium caseinate, low methoxy pectin, gelatin, La-dipalmitoyl-phosphatidylcholine (DPPC), cholesterol, polyvinyl alcohol (PVA), sodium stearoyl lactylate, mono- and di-glycerol, ammonium phosphatides, locust bean gum, xanthan gum, citrem, and / or any other emulsifier or combination of emulsifiers suitable for formulating an aldehyde-containing dry powder composition.

[0036]

[0037] It will be appreciated that the aldehyde-containing powder composition may utilize the same components as carrier and emulsifier in certain embodiments of the present disclosure, such components being effective to at least partially encapsulate the aldehyde component and to stabilize the suspension used to make the aldehyde-containing dry powder composition and / or present therein. The aldehyde-containing dry powder composition of the present disclosure can be configured to include carrier, emulsifier, and aldehyde components in any suitable amounts of the various components and in any suitable relative proportions of such components to one another, as determined to be appropriate to provide the desired properties in the final product made with such aldehyde-containing powder composition, including compositions in which the carrier and emulsifier are comprised of the same components having carrier and emulsifier properties.

[0037]

[0038] Correspondingly, the aldehyde component loading in the aldehyde-containing dry powder composition of the present disclosure may be any suitable concentration, for example, 2 to 50% by weight of the aldehyde component loading relative to the weight of the carrier in the aldehyde-containing powder composition. For example, the aldehyde component loading in weight % relative to the weight of the carrier in the aldehyde-containing powder composition may be greater than at least one of 2 wt%, 3 wt%, 4 wt%, 5 wt%, 6 wt%, 7 wt%, 8 wt%, 9 wt%, 10 wt%, 12 wt%, 15 wt%, 18 wt%, 20 wt%, 22 wt%, 25 wt%, 28 wt%, 30 wt%, 32 wt%, 35 wt%, 38 wt%, 40 wt%, 42 wt%, 44 wt%, 45 wt%, 46 wt%, 47 wt%, 48 wt%, and up to 50 wt%. or the amount of aldehyde component in weight % relative to the weight of the carrier in the aldehyde-containing powder composition may be within a range having a lower limit of one of the aforementioned values ​​and an upper limit of one of the aforementioned values ​​exceeding the lower limit, for example, a range of 2% to 40%, a range of 10% to 50%, a range of 3% to 30%, a range of 5% to 42%, a range of 2% to 20%, a range of 12% to 35%, or any other suitable range that provides the desired properties to the aldehyde-containing dry powder composition and final products made using such dry powder composition.

[0038]

[0039] The aldehyde-containing dry powder composition of the present disclosure may be formed with any suitable particle size and particle size distribution characteristics. For example, the aldehyde-containing dry powder composition in various embodiments may have a particle size distribution in which at least 50% of the powder particles have a size within the range of 25 μm to 250 μm, but the present disclosure is not limited thereto. In various embodiments, the dry powder particles may have a size within the range of 50 μm to 400 μm, 75 μm to 350 μm, 80 μm to 300 μm, 100 μm to 250 μm, or other suitable range. In other embodiments, the aldehyde-containing dry powder composition may have a particle size distribution in which at least 75%, 80%, 85%, 88%, 90%, 91%, 92%, 94%, or 95% of the particles in the dry powder composition have at least one of the following particle sizes: 80 μm, 85 μm, 90 μm, 95 μm, 100 μm, 110 μm, 120 μm, 130 μm, 140 μm, 150 μm, 160 μm, 170 μm, 180 μm, 190 μm, 200 μm or more, or a particle size within a range in which the lower limit is one of the aforementioned particle size numerical values ​​and the upper limit is one of the aforementioned particle size numerical values ​​above the lower limit. The aldehyde-containing dry powder composition in various embodiments may have an average particle size in the range of 40 μm to 300 μm, or other suitable range, such as 75 to 250 μm, 80 to 200 μm, 85 to 150 μm, 90 to 120 μm, or other lower or higher range.

[0039]

[0040] Aldehyde-containing dry powder compositions of the present disclosure, in various embodiments, may have a powder particle void volume that is less than at least one of 15%, 14%, 13%, 12%, 11%, 10%, 9%, 8%, 7%, 6%, 5%, 4%, 3%, 2%, 1%, or 0.5% of the total particle volume, or a powder particle void volume within a range where the lower limit is one of the aforementioned percentage figures and the upper limit is one of the aforementioned percentage figures above the lower limit.

[0040]

[0041] Powder particle void volume is determined as the calculated percentage of the volume occupied by any air pockets inside the particle. Powder particle void volume measurements are by scanning electron microscope (SEM) cross-sectional imaging to view the internal cross-section of the particle for measurement. Powder particle void volume values ​​are reported as a percentage calculated by the volume of air (or other gas) pockets / the total volume of the particle defined by the particle exterior boundary. The procedure for powder particle void volume determination is as follows: 1) Approximately 100 mg of powder was thoroughly mixed in 5 mL of epoxy resin; 2) the resin was cast into a mold (Electron Microscopy Sciences, part number 70900) and allowed to cure for one day; 3) after curing, the mold was scored and folded in half to present a clean surface of the particle cross-section embedded in the resin; 4) microscopic imaging analysis was performed at 0.1-1KX and 5KV to measure the particle cross-sectional diameter and any cross-sections of internal voids from the cross-sections using image analysis software (Image J, National Institutes of Health); 5) the void volume was determined by dividing the sum of the void volumes (calculated from V=4 / 3×π×r^3) by the total particle volume and multiplying by 100.

[0041]

[0042] The aldehyde-containing dry powder compositions of the present disclosure may, in certain embodiments, be 7%, 6%, 5%, 4.5%, 4%, 3.5%, 3%, 2.75%, 2.5%, 2.25%, 2%, 1.8%, 1.7%, 1.6%, 1.5%, 1.4%, 1.3%, 1.2%, 1.1%, 1.0%, 0.9%, 0.8%, 0.75%, 0.7%, 0.65%, 0.6%, 1.8%, 1.9%, 2.0%, 2.2%, 2.0%, 2.4%, 2.4%, 2.0 ... %, 0.55%, 0.5%, 0.45%, 0.4%, 0.35%, 0.3%, 0.25%, 0.2%, 0.15%, and 0.1%, or a powder particle weight percent moisture content within a range having a lower limit being one of the aforementioned percentage numerical values ​​and an upper limit being one of the aforementioned percentage numerical values ​​above the lower limit.

[0042]

[0043] The aldehyde-containing dry powder compositions of the present disclosure may have any suitable characteristic bulk density, and in certain embodiments may have a bulk density in the range of 0.8-1.4 g / ml or in the range of 1.0-1.2 g / ml, or in other ranges that provide useful and effective processing and end-use properties. Bulk density is determined by the following procedure: 1) taring a calibrated Copley BEP2 25 mL density cup on a balance, 2) filling the cup to overflowing and scraping off the excess, 3) reweighing the cup containing the powder, and 4) dividing the weight in grams by 25 mL (the volume of the cup).

[0043]

[0044] In various embodiments, the aldehyde-containing dry powder compositions of the present disclosure have a 28-day retention value of the aldehyde component in the composition that is greater than at least one of 93%, 93.5%, 94%, 94.5%, 95%, 95.5%, 96%, 96.5%, 97%, 97.5%, 98%, 98.5%, 99%, and 99.5%, and up to 100%, or within a range where the lower limit is one of the aforementioned percentage numbers and the upper limit is one of the aforementioned percentage numbers above the lower limit (e.g., 100%).

[0044]

[0045] In various embodiments, the aldehyde-containing dry powder composition of the present disclosure includes a base or concentrate powder composition for preparing a beverage formulation, such as a ready-to-drink (RTD) aldehyde-containing dry powder composition that can be introduced into a suitable beverage liquid at the time of use for consumption to produce a ready-to-drink beverage. The aldehyde component in such an RTD composition can include any suitable type of aldehyde flavor component to provide the corresponding desired flavor and taste characteristics in the subsequently formed beverage. The subsequently formed beverage can be a carbonated or non-carbonated beverage, depending on the characteristics of the beverage liquid into which the aldehyde-containing dry powder composition is introduced, or the aldehyde-containing dry powder composition can be composed of an effervescent component to provide a corresponding effervescent beverage.

[0045]

[0046] More generally, the aldehyde-containing dry powder compositions of the present disclosure may be comprised of any of a wide variety of dry ingredients in the composition, including antioxidants, stabilizers, preservatives, solubilizers, anti-agglomerating agents, etc., that may be necessary and / or beneficial to impart desired properties to the composition and / or final products made therefrom.

[0046]

[0047] The aldehyde-containing dry powder composition of the present disclosure can be made, packaged, transported and stored in a dry state.Therefore, the aldehyde-containing dry powder composition of the present disclosure achieves substantial advances in the art over compositions provided in liquid form, such as liquid flavoring or fragrance compositions containing significant amounts of ethanol, propylene glycol and / or water, which are characterized by high weight and volume and temperature constraints and adversely affect packaging, transport and storage requirements compared to the aldehyde-containing dry powder composition of the present disclosure.

[0047]

[0048] The aldehyde-containing dry powder composition of the present disclosure may be formed by any suitable method, by any suitable process conditions and processing steps and sequence.In various embodiments, such aldehyde-containing dry powder composition is formed by spray drying, in which the aqueous or other solvent-based suspension containing carrier, emulsifier, and aldehyde component is contacted with a suitable drying fluid and spray-dried to produce the aldehyde-containing dry powder composition.The spray drying process described in U.S. Patent No. 8,939,388, U.S. Patent No. 9,332,776, U.S. Patent No. 9,551,527, U.S. Patent No. 9,861,945, U.S. Patent No. 9,993,787, U.S. Patent No. 10,155,234, U.S. Patent No. 10,252,181, and U.S. Patent No. 10,486,173 may be utilized, but the present disclosure is not limited thereto, and other powder forming processes, such as freeze drying, drum drying, microwave dehydration, extrusion, etc. may also be used.

[0048]

[0049] The present disclosure, in a further aspect, relates to methods of using the disclosed aldehyde-containing dry powder compositions, variously described herein, comprising combining or processing the aldehyde-containing dry powder composition with, for example, one or more additional components to form a final product.

[0049]

[0050] The final product may be, for example, a product in which the aldehyde component comprises an organoleptic aldehyde component of the final product, for example, the organoleptic aldehyde component may be an aldehyde flavor component, in which case the final product may be a food, beverage, nutritional, pharmaceutical, therapeutic, drug, homeopathic, biological, or probiotic product.

[0050]

[0051] The final product may be, for example, a ready-to-drink (RTD) flavored beverage product formed by adding the aldehyde-containing dry powder composition to a drinkable liquid to form a beverage product, e.g., a cola, sports, nutritional, carbonated water, or other beverage product, having desired flavor, taste, and aroma characteristics.

[0051]

[0052] In other embodiments, the final product may be one in which the aldehyde component comprises an organoleptic aldehyde fragrance component of the final product, for final products such as perfumes, colognes, toiletries, shampoos, soaps, deodorants, detergents, personal cleansers, air fresheners, candles, waxes, clothing, packaging products, cosmetics, hygiene products, skin care products, detergents, cleaning products, and aromatherapy products.

[0052]

[0053] The aldehyde-containing dry powder compositions of the present disclosure embody a substantial advancement in the art, providing compositions that can be easily transported, stored, and ultimately processed or formulated to constitute a final product without loss and / or degradation of the aldehyde component and without the adverse effects on associated properties that occur when propylene glycol, ethanol, and similar reagents are used to make compositions containing the aldehyde component.

[0053]

[0054] The present disclosure reflects the surprising discovery that alcohol, propylene glycol, and similar reagents are not required to prepare base or concentrate compositions of aldehyde components for subsequent compounding or processing to produce final products containing such aldehyde components, and that the aldehyde-containing dry powder compositions of the present disclosure provide stable and excellent retention characteristics of such aldehydes for their intended final product uses.

[0054]

[0055] The features and advantages of the present disclosure are further illustrated with reference to the following examples, which are not intended to be construed in any way as limiting the scope of the disclosure. EXAMPLES

[0055]

[0056] Example 1

[0057] A blend of aldehyde flavor components was examined to evaluate their reaction with ethanol and propylene glycol as common solvents utilized in flavor compositions manufactured for subsequent use in the creation of ready-to-drink beverages and other flavored aqueous formulations. The aldehyde flavors in the flavor blend were hexanal (26.67% by weight), 2-hexenal (26.66% by weight), benzaldehyde (26.67% by weight), vanillin (10% by weight), and 4-(p-hydroxyphenyl)-2-butanone (10% by weight), all weight percentages being based on the total weight of the flavor blend.

[0056]

[0058] After the aldehyde flavor blend was prepared, an aqueous suspension containing the flavor blend, starch carrier, and modified food starch emulsifier was blended to provide a 10% loading of the flavor blend in the dry powder composition, and the aqueous suspension was spray dried by contacting with dry air having a temperature of 43.3°C introduced into the contacting operation to produce a flavor powder with a 10% loading.

[0057]

[0059] For comparison, liquid flavor compositions were made using the same flavor blends in an amount of 10% by weight, based on the total weight of the liquid flavor composition, in ethanol or propylene glycol as solvents traditionally utilized in liquid flavor compositions.

[0058]

[0060] The spray-dried flavor dry powder and liquid flavor compositions were stored at room temperature (25° C.) for 28 days. During this time, the dry powder and liquid flavor compositions were analyzed by gas chromatography / mass spectrometry (GC / MS) to identify changes in flavor composition and evolution of reaction by-products. For GC / MS analysis, samples were extracted using methylene chloride and methanol solutions. Samples were injected into an Agilent 7890 GC gas chromatograph with furnace settings of 60° C. to 230° C. with a temperature ramp of 40° C. / min. on an HP-1 column. Results were analyzed using Agilent Chemstation software.

[0059]

[0061] FIG. 1 shows the flavor retention profile results for hexanal, 2-hexenal, benzaldehyde, vanillin, and 4-(p-hydroxyphenyl)-2-butanone in a spray-dried flavor powder composition of the present disclosure ("CoolZoom Powder"), as well as in ethanol ("Ethanol") and propylene glycol ("Propylene Glycol") liquid flavor compositions.

[0060]

[0062] As shown in Figure 1, the retention of the flavor compounds in the CoolZoom powder was approximately 100% over the 28 day test period (values ​​greater than 100% are due to analytical method variance). No retention loss was observed in the CoolZoom powder from the starting aldehyde flavor oil components in the dry powder composition made by the spray drying encapsulation process.

[0061]

[0063] In contrast, there was a significant change in flavor retention for flavor ingredients stored in ethanol and flavor ingredients stored in propylene glycol over the same 28-day test period. The reaction of aldehyde flavors with ethanol in the ethanol liquid flavor composition resulted in changes in flavor composition over time. This may be due to the reversibility of the aldehyde-ethanol reaction occurring in the ethanol liquid flavor composition. Meanwhile, the reaction of aldehyde flavors with propylene glycol over the same period in the propylene glycol liquid flavor composition resulted in a 15%-70% decrease in the initial flavor composition observed over the first 3 days, ultimately leading to a 30%-85% decrease in the initial flavor compounds.

[0062]

[0064] FIG. 2 is a graph of the concentration (%) of acetal reaction products formed by reaction of aldehyde flavor ingredients in an ethanol liquid flavor composition ("ethanol acetal") and acetal reaction products formed by reaction of aldehyde flavor ingredients in a polyethylene glycol liquid flavor composition ("PG acetal") as a function of time in days over a 28 day test period.

[0063]

[0065] In the ethanol liquid flavor composition (ethanol acetal), hexanal and benzaldehyde reacted to form the corresponding diethyl acetal, respectively. A small portion of 4-(p-hydroxyphenyl)-2-butanone in the ethanol liquid flavor composition (ethanol acetal) also reacted to form the corresponding diethyl acetal. Meanwhile, significant reaction with all flavor components in the propylene glycol liquid flavor composition (PG acetal) occurred to form polyethylene glycol-acetal reaction products, and such acetal reaction products ultimately constituted about 30% of the flavor profile.

[0064]

[0066] Table 1 below shows the flavor profile data, including the initial aldehydic flavor components and the acetal reaction products formed after 28 days. Organoleptic data for the odor types was taken from www.thegoodscentscompany.com.

[0065] [Table 1]

[0066]

[0067] The data in Table 1 showed that while there was a significant increase in acetals in the liquid flavor compositions utilizing ethanol or propylene glycol, the dry flavor powder compositions of the present disclosure retained the original flavor components with essentially complete flavor retention and no deleterious formation of flavor-destroying acetals.

[0067] Specific Embodiments

[0068] Embodiment 1. An aldehyde-containing dry powder composition comprising a carrier, an emulsifier, and at least one aldehyde component encapsulated in the carrier, wherein the aldehyde-containing dry powder composition has a 28-day retention value of at least 93%, and wherein the aldehyde-containing dry powder composition does not contain alcohol or propylene glycol.

[0068]

[0069] Embodiment 2. The aldehyde-containing dry powder composition of embodiment 1, wherein the 28-day retention value is greater than at least one of 93%, 93.5%, 94%, 94.5%, 95%, 95.5%, 96%, 96.5%, 97%, 97.5%, 98%, 98.5%, 99%, and 99.5%.

[0069]

[0070] Embodiment 3. The at least one aldehyde component is selected from the group consisting of acetaldehyde; acetal B; alpha-amylcinnamaldehyde; benzaldehyde; 2-benzofurancarboxaldehyde; bis-(methylthio)methane; 4-(methylthio)butanal; alpha-butylcinnamaldehyde; butyraldehyde; cinnamaldehyde; cis-4-heptenal; cis-5-isopropenyl-cis-2-metalcyclopentane-1-carboxaldehyde; citronelloxyacetaldehyde; cuminaldehyde; decanal; 2-decenal; 4-decena aldehyde;(+ / -)-cis- and trans-1,2-dihydroperillaldehyde;2,4-Dimethylbenzaldehyde;2,6-Dimethyloctanal;3,7-Dimethyloctanal;2,8-Dithianon-4-ene-4-carboxaldehyde;Divanillin;2-Dodecenal;(Z)-4-Dodecenal;2,3-Epoxydecanal;4,5-Epoxy-(E)-2-decenal;2,3-Epoxyheptanal;2,3-Epoxyoctanal;p-Ethoxybenzaldehyde;4-Ethylbenzaldehyde;2-Ethylbutyraldehyde hydride;2-ethyl-2-heptenal;2-ethyl-2-hexenal;1-ethyl-2-pyrrolecarboxaldehyde;Ethyl vanillin;Ethyl vanillin beta-D-glucopyranoside;Ethyl vanillin isobutyrate;Farnesal;2-Formyl-6,6-dimethylbicyclo(3.3.1)hept-2-ene;Furfural;2-Furfurylidenebutyraldehyde;2,4-Heptadienal;Heptanal;2-Heptenal;trans-,trans-2,4-Hexadienal;Hexanal;2-Hexenal;3-Hexenal ;cis-3-Hexenal;trans-3-Hexenal;cis-4-Hexenal;trans-4-Hexenal;alpha-Hexylcinnamaldehyde;2-Hexylidenehexanal;4-Hydroxybenzaldehyde;Hydroxycitronellal;4-Hydroxy-3,5-dimethoxybenzaldehyde;2-Hydroxy-4-methoxybenzaldehyde;2-Hydroxy-4-methylbenzaldehyde;Isobutyraldehyde;2-Isopropyl-5-methyl-2-hexenal;p-Isopropylphenylacetaldehyde;3-(p-isopropylphenyl)propionaldehyde;IVY carbaldehyde;Lauric aldehyde;p-menth-1-en-9-al;3-mercapto-2-methylpentanal;p-methoxy-alpha-methylcinnamaldehyde;o-Methoxybenzaldehyde;p-Methoxybenzaldehyde;o-Methoxycinnamaldehyde;p-Methoxycinnamaldehyde;2-Methyl-3-(2-furyl)acrolein;2-Methyl-2-butenal;3-Methyl-2-butenal;2-Methylbutyraldehyde;3-Methylbutyraldehyde aldehyde;alpha-methylcinnamaldehyde;p-Methylcinnamaldehyde;3-(3,4-methylenedioxyphenyl)-2-methylpropanal;5-Methylfurfural;3-(5-methyl-2-furyl)-butanal;3-(5-methyl-2-furyl)prop-2-enal;3-[(2-methyl-3-furyl)thio]butanal;6-Methylheptanal;3-Methylhexanal;1-Methyl-1H-pyrrole-2-carboxaldehyde;4-Methyl-2-(methylthiomethyl)-2-hexenal;5-Methyl-2-(methylthiomethyl)-2-hexenal )-2-Hexenal;4-Methyl-2-(methylthiomethyl)-2-pentenal;2-Methyloctanal;(+ / -)-6-Methyloctanal;2-Methyl-2-octenal;2-Methylpentanal;2-Methyl-2-pentenal;4-Methyl-2-pentenal;2-Methyl-4-phenylbutyraldehyde;3-Methyl-2-phenylbutyraldehyde;5-Methyl-2-phenyl-2-hexenal;4-Methyl-2-phenyl-2-pentenal;2-Methyl-2-(methyldithio)propanal;2-Methyl-3-(p-isopropanal 4-(4-methylphenyl)propionaldehyde;2-Methylthioacetaldehyde;3-(methylthio)butanal;2-((methylthio)methyl)-2-butenal;2-(methylthiomethyl)-3-phenylpropenal;5-Methyl-2-thiophenecarboxaldehyde;3-(methylthio)propionaldehyde;2-Methyl-2-tolylpropionaldehyde (o-, m-, p-mixed);12-Methyltridecanal;2-Methylundecanal;(+ / -)-2-(5-Methyl-5-vinyltetrahydrofuran-2-yl)propionaldehyde;Myristaldehyde;2,4-Nonadienal;2-trans-6-trans-Nonadienal;2,6-Nonadienal diethyl acetal;Nonanal;Nona-2,4,6-trienal;2-Nonenal;cis-6-Nonenal;9-Octadecenal;trans-,trans-2,4-Octadienal;2-trans-6-trans-Octadienal;Octanal;2-Octenal;cis-5-Octenal;Paraldehyde;2,4-Pentadienal;2-Pentenal;4-Pentenal aldehyde;perillaldehyde;phenylacetaldehyde;2-phenyl-2-butenal;(+ / -)-2-phenyl-4-methyl-2-hexenal;2-phenyl-4-pentenal;3-phenyl-4-pentenal;2-phenyl-3-(2-furyl)-prop-2-enal;2-phenylpropionaldehyde;3-phenylpropionaldehyde;Piperonal;1,3-p-Menthadiene-7-al;Propionaldehyde;Pyruvoaldehyde;Salicylaldehyde;Tetradical-2-enal;(Z)-8-Tet Ladecenal;Tolualdehyde (o-, m-, p-mixed);p-Tolylacetaldehyde;2-(p-Tolyl)-propionaldehyde;2-trans,6-cis-Dodecadienal;2-trans-6-cis-Nonadienal;trans-4-Nonenal;trans-,trans-2,4-Dodecadienal;Tridecanal;2-trans-,4-cis,7-cis-Tridecatrienal;2-Tridecenal;2,6,6-Trimethyl-1- and 2-Cyclohexene-1-carboxaldehyde;2 ,6,6-Trimethylcyclohexa-1,3-dienylmethanal;2,6,6-Trimethyl-1-cyclohexene-1-acetaldehyde;2,2,3-Trimethylcyclopent-3-en-1-ylacetaldehyde;3,5,5-Trimethylhexanal;2,4-Undecadienal;gamma-Undecalactone;Undecanal;(E)-4-Undecanal;10-Undecenal;2-Undecenal;9-Undecenal;Valeraldehyde;Vanillin;Vanillin acetate;Vanillin isobutyrate;Veratraldehyde;2. The aldehyde-containing dry powder composition of embodiment 1, comprising an aldehyde selected from the group consisting of:

[0070]

[0071] Embodiment 4. The at least one aldehyde component is selected from the group consisting of benzaldehyde; acetaldehyde; furfural; isovaleraldehyde; decanal; hexenal, trans-2; hexenal; melonal; nonadienal; isobutyraldehyde, natural; prenal; anisaldehyde; octanal; anisaldehyde; cinnamaldehyde; nonanal; 4-methyl-2-phenyl-2 pentenal A; nonadienal 2,4; nonenal; 2-methyl Butyraldehyde;Heptanal;Phenylacetaldehyde;Cyclamen aldehyde;2,4-Decadienal;Perillaldehyde;5-Methylfurfural;Decenal;Undecanal;Undecenal;Pentanal;2-Phenylpropionaldehyde;3-Phenylpropionaldehyde;Hydroxybenzaldehyde;Heliotropin;Vanillin;Geranial;Neral;Raspberry ketone;Hydroxycitronellal;C 7 ~C 18 2. The aldehyde-containing dry powder composition of embodiment 1, comprising an aldehyde selected from the group consisting of an aliphatic aldehyde; 3,5-dimethyl-3-cyclohexene-1-carboxaldehyde; 4-(4-hydroxy-4-methylpentyl)-3-cyclohexene-1-carboxaldehyde; and combinations of two or more of the foregoing.

[0071]

[0072] Embodiment 5. The at least one aldehyde component is selected from the group consisting of benzaldehyde; acetaldehyde; furfural; isovaleraldehyde; decanal; hexenal, trans-2; hexenal; melonal; nonadienal; isobutyraldehyde, natural; prenal; anisaldehyde; octanal; anisic aldehyde; cinnamaldehyde; nonanal; 4-methyl-2-phenyl-2 pentenal A; nonadienal 2,4; nonenal; 2-methylbutyraldehyde; heptanal; phenyl 2. The aldehyde-containing dry powder composition of embodiment 1, comprising an aldehyde selected from the group consisting of: diacetaldehyde; cyclamen aldehyde; 2,4-decadienal; perillaldehyde; 5-methylfurfural; decenal; undecanal; pentanal; 2-phenylpropionaldehyde; 3-phenylpropionaldehyde; hydroxybenzaldehyde; heliotropin; vanillin; geranial; neral; raspberry ketone; and combinations of two or more of the foregoing.

[0072]

[0073] Embodiment 6. The aldehyde-containing dry powder composition of embodiment 1, wherein the at least one aldehyde component comprises an aldehyde selected from the group consisting of benzaldehyde; acetaldehyde; furfural; isovaleraldehyde; decanal; hexenal, trans-2; hexenal; melonal; nonadienal; isobutyraldehyde, natural; prenal; anisaldehyde; octanal; anisaldehyde; cinnamaldehyde; and combinations of two or more of the foregoing.

[0073]

[0074] Embodiment 7. The aldehyde-containing dry powder composition of embodiment 1, wherein the at least one aldehyde component comprises an aldehyde selected from the group consisting of benzaldehyde; acetaldehyde; furfural; hexenal; hexenal, trans-2; vanillin; and combinations of two or more of the foregoing.

[0074]

[0075] Embodiment 8. The at least one aldehyde component is selected from the group consisting of benzaldehyde; anisaldehyde; C 7 ~C18 2. The aldehyde-containing dry powder composition of embodiment 1, comprising an aldehyde selected from the group consisting of an aliphatic aldehyde; vanillin; hexylcinnamaldehyde; hydroxycitronellal; 3,5-dimethyl-3-cyclohexene-1-carboxaldehyde; 4-(4-hydroxy-4-methylpentyl)-3-cyclohexene-1-carboxaldehyde; and combinations of two or more of the foregoing.

[0075]

[0076] Embodiment 9. The aldehyde-containing dry powder composition of embodiment 1, wherein the carrier comprises at least one selected from the group consisting of polysaccharides, proteins, gums, esters, lipids, waxes, and synthetic polymers.

[0076]

[0077] Embodiment 10. The aldehyde-containing dry powder composition of embodiment 1, wherein the carrier comprises at least one selected from the group consisting of starch, modified food starch, native starch, maltodextrin, alginate, pectin, methylcellulose, ethylcellulose, hydrocolloids, inulin, carbohydrates, mono-, di-, and trisaccharides, soluble fiber, polydextrose, animal protein, vegetable protein, caseinate, gelatin, soy protein, pea protein, whey protein, milk protein, guar gum, xanthan gum, acacia gum (gum arabic), gellan gum, carrageenan, polysorbates, stearic acid esters, oleic acid esters, coconut oil, medium chain triglyceride (MCT) oil, vegetable oil, sunflower oil, palm oil, carnauba wax, beeswax, polyvinylpyrrolidone, polyvinyl alcohol, polyacrylamide, polyvinyl acetate, polyethylene oxide, and polyacrylic acid.

[0077]

[0078] Embodiment 11. The aldehyde-containing dry powder composition of embodiment 1, wherein the carrier comprises starch.

[0078]

[0079] Embodiment 12. The aldehyde-containing dry powder composition of embodiment 1, wherein the carrier comprises at least one selected from the group consisting of maltodextrin, cyclodextrin, and gum arabic.

[0079]

[0080] Embodiment 13. The aldehyde-containing dry powder composition of embodiment 1, wherein the carrier comprises at least one selected from the group consisting of cellulose, methylcellulose, and ethylcellulose.

[0080]

[0081] Embodiment 14. The aldehyde-containing dry powder composition of embodiment 1, wherein the carrier comprises at least one selected from the group consisting of whey protein, soy protein, and gelatin.

[0081]

[0082] Embodiment 15. The aldehyde-containing dry powder composition of embodiment 1, wherein the carrier comprises at least one selected from the group consisting of polyvinylpyrrolidone, polyvinyl alcohol, polyacrylamide, polyvinyl acetate, polyethylene oxide, and polyacrylic acid.

[0082]

[0083] Embodiment 16. The aldehyde-containing dry powder composition of embodiment 1, wherein the emulsifier comprises at least one selected from the group consisting of polysorbates, sodium caseinate, low methoxy pectin, gelatin, La-dipalmitoyl-phosphatidylcholine (DPPC), cholesterol, polyvinyl alcohol (PVA), sodium stearoyl lactylate, mono- and di-glycerol, ammonium phosphatides, locust bean gum, xanthan gum, and cytreme.

[0083]

[0084] Embodiment 17. The aldehyde-containing dry powder composition of embodiment 1, wherein the carrier and emulsifier are composed of the same component having carrier and emulsifier properties.

[0084]

[0085] Embodiment 18. The aldehyde-containing dry powder composition according to embodiment 1, wherein the amount of the aldehyde component is 2 to 50% by weight based on the weight of the carrier in the aldehyde-containing powder composition.

[0085]

[0086] Embodiment 19. The aldehyde-containing dry powder composition of embodiment 1, wherein the aldehyde component loading, in weight percent relative to the weight of the carrier in the aldehyde-containing powder composition, is greater than at least one of 2 wt%, 3 wt%, 4 wt%, 5 wt%, 6 wt%, 7 wt%, 8 wt%, 9 wt%, 10 wt%, 12 wt%, 15 wt%, 18 wt%, 20 wt%, 22 wt%, 25 wt%, 28 wt%, 30 wt%, 32 wt%, 35 wt%, 38 wt%, 40 wt%, 42 wt%, 44 wt%, 45 wt%, 46 wt%, 47 wt%, 48 wt%, and up to 50 wt%.

[0086]

[0087] Embodiment 20. The aldehyde-containing dry powder composition of embodiment 1, wherein the aldehyde component loading, by weight percent relative to the weight of the carrier in the aldehyde-containing powder composition, is within a range with a lower limit of 2%, 3%, 4%, 5%, 6%, 7%, 8%, 9%, 10%, 12%, 15%, 18%, 20%, 22%, 25%, 28%, 30%, 32%, 35%, 38%, 40%, 42%, 44%, 45%, 46%, 47%, 48%, or 50%, and an upper limit of one of the aforementioned numbers above the lower limit.

[0087]

[0088] Embodiment 21. The aldehyde-containing dry powder composition of embodiment 1, wherein the amount of the aldehyde component in the aldehyde-containing powder composition, by weight percent relative to the weight of the carrier, is in the range of 2% to 40%, 10% to 50%, 3% to 30%, 5% to 42%, 2% to 20%, or 12% to 35%.

[0088]

[0089] Embodiment 22. The aldehyde-containing dry powder composition of embodiment 1, wherein the powder has a particle size distribution in which at least 50% of the powder particles have a size within the range of 25 μm to 250 μm.

[0089]

[0090] Embodiment 23. The aldehyde-containing dry powder composition of embodiment 1, wherein at least 75%, 80%, 85%, 88%, 90%, 91%, 92%, 94%, or 95% of the particles in the powder composition have a particle size of at least one of 80 μm, 85 μm, 90 μm, 95 μm, 100 μm, 110 μm, 120 μm, 130 μm, 140 μm, 150 μm, 160 μm, 170 μm, 180 μm, 190 μm, and 200 μm.

[0090]

[0091] Embodiment 24. The aldehyde-containing dry powder composition of embodiment 1 having an average particle size in the range of 40 μm to 300 μm.

[0091]

[0092] Embodiment 25. The aldehyde-containing dry powder composition of embodiment 1, wherein the powder particles in the powder composition have a powder particle void volume that is less than at least one of 15%, 14%, 13%, 12%, 11%, 10%, 9%, 8%, 7%, 6%, 5%, 4%, 3%, 2%, 1%, or 0.5% of the total particle volume.

[0092]

[0093] Embodiment 26. The aldehyde-containing dry powder composition of embodiment 1 having a moisture content in weight percent of less than at least one of 7%, 6%, 5%, 4.5%, 4%, 3.5%, 3%, 2.75%, 2.5%, 2.25%, 2%, 1.8%, 1.7%, 1.6%, 1.5%, 1.4%, 1.3%, 1.2%, 1.1%, 1.0%, 0.9%, 0.8%, 0.75%, 0.7%, 0.65%, 0.6%, 0.55%, 0.5%, 0.45%, 0.4%, 0.35%, 0.3%, 0.25%, 0.2%, 0.15%, and 0.1%, based on the total weight of the aldehyde-containing powder composition.

[0093]

[0094] Embodiment 27. The aldehyde-containing dry powder composition of embodiment 1, having a bulk density in the range of 0.8 to 1.4 g / ml.

[0094]

[0095] Embodiment 28. A method of using the aldehyde-containing dry powder composition according to any one of embodiments 1 to 27, comprising combining or processing the aldehyde-containing powder composition with one or more additional components to form a final product.

[0095]

[0096] Embodiment 29. The method of embodiment 28, wherein the final product is a product, wherein the at least one aldehyde component comprises an organoleptic aldehyde component of the final product.

[0096]

[0097] Embodiment 30. The method of embodiment 29, wherein the organoleptic aldehyde component is an aldehyde flavor component.

[0097]

[0098] Embodiment 31. The method of embodiment 30, wherein the final product is a product selected from the group consisting of a food, a beverage, a nutritional supplement, a pharmaceutical product, a therapeutic product, a drug product, a homeopathic product, a biological product, and a probiotic product.

[0098]

[0099] Embodiment 32. The method of embodiment 30, wherein the final product is a ready-to-drink (RTD) flavored beverage product formed by adding the aldehyde-containing dry powder composition to a drinkable liquid.

[0099]

[0100] Embodiment 33. The method of embodiment 29, wherein the organoleptic aldehyde component is an aldehyde fragrance component.

[0100]

[0101] Embodiment 34. The method of embodiment 33, wherein the end product is a product selected from the group consisting of perfumes, colognes, toilet water, shampoos, soaps, deodorants, detergents, personal cleansers, air fresheners, candles, waxes, clothing, packaging products, cosmetics, hygiene products, skin care products, detergents, cleaning products, and aromatherapy products.

[0101]

[0102] While the present disclosure has been described herein with reference to particular aspects, features, and exemplary embodiments, it will be understood that the utility of the present disclosure is not so limited, but rather extends to and encompasses numerous other variations, modifications, and alternative embodiments, as would be suggested by them to one of ordinary skill in the art of the present disclosure based on the description herein. Correspondingly, the present disclosure, as claimed below, is intended to be broadly construed and interpreted, as including all such variations, modifications, and alternative embodiments within its spirit and scope.

Claims

1. 1. An aldehyde-containing dry powder composition comprising a carrier, an emulsifier, and at least one aldehyde component encapsulated in the carrier, the aldehyde-containing dry powder composition having a 28-day retention value of at least 93%, and containing no alcohol or propylene glycol.

2. 2. The aldehyde-containing dry powder composition of claim 1, having a 28-day retention value greater than at least one of 93%, 93.5%, 94%, 94.5%, 95%, 95.5%, 96%, 96.5%, 97%, 97.5%, 98%, 98.5%, 99%, and 99.5%.

3. At least one aldehyde component is selected from the group consisting of acetaldehyde, acetal B, alpha-amylcinnamaldehyde, benzaldehyde, 2-benzofurancarboxaldehyde, bis-(methylthio)methane, 4-(methylthio)butanal, alpha-butylcinnamaldehyde, butyraldehyde, cinnamaldehyde, cis-4-heptenal, cis-5-isopropenyl-cis-2-metalcyclopentane-1-carboxaldehyde, citronelloxyacetaldehyde, cuminaldehyde, decanal, 2-decenal, 4-decena aldehyde; (+ / -)-cis- and trans-1,2-dihydroperaldehyde; 2,4-dimethylbenzaldehyde; 2,6-dimethyloctanal; 3,7-dimethyloctanal; 2,8-dithianon-4-ene-4-carboxaldehyde; divanillin; 2-dodecenal; (Z)-4-dodecenal; 2,3-epoxydecanal; 4,5-epoxy-(E)-2-decenal; 2,3-epoxyheptanal; 2,3-epoxyoctanal; p-ethoxybenzaldehyde; 4-ethylbenzaldehyde; 2-ethylbutyraldehyde hydride; 2-ethyl-2-heptenal; 2-ethyl-2-hexenal; 1-ethyl-2-pyrrolecarboxaldehyde; Ethyl vanillin; Ethyl vanillin beta-D-glucopyranoside; Ethyl vanillin isobutyrate; Farnesal; 2-formyl-6,6-dimethylbicyclo(3.3.1)hept-2-ene; Furfural; 2-furfurylidenebutyraldehyde; 2,4-heptadienal; Heptanal; 2-heptenal; trans-, trans-2,4-hexadienal; Hexanal; 2-hexenal; 3-hexenal ;cis-3-hexenal;trans-3-hexenal;cis-4-hexenal;trans-4-hexenal;alpha-hexylcinnamaldehyde;2-hexylidenehexanal;4-hydroxybenzaldehyde;hydroxycitronellal;4-hydroxy-3,5-dimethoxybenzaldehyde;2-hydroxy-4-methoxybenzaldehyde;2-hydroxy-4-methylbenzaldehyde;isobutyraldehyde;2-isopropyl-5-methyl-2-hexenal;p-isopropylphenylacetaldehyde;3-(p-isopropylphenyl)propionaldehyde; IVY carbaldehyde; lauric aldehyde; p-mentha-1-en-9-al; 3-mercapto-2-methylpentanal; p-methoxy-alpha-methylcinnamaldehyde; o-methoxybenzaldehyde; p-methoxybenzaldehyde; o-methoxycinnamaldehyde; p-methoxycinnamaldehyde; 2-methyl-3-(2-furyl)acrolein; 2-Methyl-2-butenal; 3-Methyl-2-butenal; 2-Methylbutyraldehyde; 3-Methylbutyraldehyde; alpha-methylcinnamaldehyde; p-Methylcinnamaldehyde; 3-(3,4-methylenedioxyphenyl)-2-methylpropanal; 5-Methylfurfural; 3-(5-Methyl-2-furyl)-butanal; 3-(5-Methyl-2-furyl)prop-2-enal; 3-[(2-Methyl-3-furyl)thio]butanal; 6-Methylheptanal; 3-Methylhexa 1-Methyl-1H-pyrrole-2-carboxaldehyde; 4-Methyl-2-(methylthiomethyl)-2-hexenal; 5-Methyl-2-(methylthiomethyl)-2-hexenal; 4-Methyl-2-(methylthiomethyl)-2-pentenal; 2-Methyloctanal; (+ / -)-6-Methyloctanal; 2-Methyl-2-octenal; 2-Methylpentanal; 2-Methyl-2-pentenal; 4-Methyl-2-pentenal; 2-Methyl-4-phenylbutyraldehyde; 3-Methyl -2-phenylbutyraldehyde; 5-methyl-2-phenyl-2-hexenal; 4-methyl-2-phenyl-2-pentenal; 2-methyl-2-(methyldithio)propanal; 2-methyl-3-(p-isopropylphenyl)propionaldehyde; 2-methylthioacetaldehyde; 3-(methylthio)butanal; 2-((methylthio)methyl)-2-butenal; 2-(methylthiomethyl)-3-phenylpropenal; 5-methyl-2-thiophenecarboxaldehyde; 3-(methylthio ) propionaldehyde; 2-methyl-2-tolylpropionaldehyde (o-, m-, p-mixed); 12-methyltridecanal; 2-methylundecanal; (+ / -)-2-(5-methyl-5-vinyltetrahydrofuran-2-yl)propionaldehyde; myristaldehyde; 2,4-nonadienal; 2-trans-6-trans-nonadienal; 2,6-nonadienal diethyl acetal; nonanal; nona-2,4,6-trienal; 2-nonenal; cis-6-nonenal; 9-Octadecenal; trans-, trans-2,4-Octadienal; 2-trans-6-trans-Octadienal; Octanal; 2-Octenal; cis-5-Octenal; Paraldehyde; 2,4-Pentadienal; 2-Pentenal; 4-Pentenal; Perillaldehyde; Phenylacetaldehyde; 2-Phenyl-2-butenal; (+ / -)-2-Phenyl-4-methyl-2-hexenal; 2-Phenyl-4-pentenal; 3-Phenyl-4-pentenal; 2-Phenyl-3-(2-furyl)-prop-2-enal; 2-Phenylpropionaldehyde; 3-Phenylpropion Onaldehyde; Piperonal; 1,3-p-menthadien-7-al; Propionaldehyde; Pyruvoaldehyde; Salicylaldehyde; Tetradic-2-enal; (Z)-8-tetradecenal; Tolualdehyde (o-, m-, p-mixed); p-tolylacetaldehyde; 2-(p-tolyl)-propionaldehyde; 2-trans,6-cis-dodecadienal; 2-trans-6-cis-nonadienal; trans-4-nonenal; trans-,trans-2,4-dodecadienal; Tridecanal; 2-trans-,4-cis,7-cis-tridecatrienal; 2-tridecenal; 2,6,6-trimethyl-1 and 2-cyclohexene-1-carboxaldehyde; 2,6,6-trimethylcyclohexa-1,3-dienylmethanal; 2,6,6-trimethyl-1-cyclohexene-1-acetaldehyde; 2. The aldehyde-containing dry powder composition of claim 1, comprising an aldehyde selected from the group consisting of 2,2,3-trimethylcyclopent-3-en-1-yl acetaldehyde; 3,5,5-trimethylhexanal; 2,4-undecadienal; gamma-undecalactone; undecanal; (E)-4-undecanal; 10-undecenal; 2-undecenal; 9-undecenal; valeraldehyde; vanillin; vanillin acetate; vanillin isobutyrate; veratraldehyde; and combinations of two or more of the foregoing.

4. At least one aldehyde component is selected from the group consisting of benzaldehyde; acetaldehyde; furfural; isovaleraldehyde; decanal; hexenal, trans-2; hexenal; melonal; nonadienal; isobutyraldehyde, natural; prenal; anisaldehyde; octanal; anisic aldehyde; cinnamaldehyde; nonanal; 4-methyl-2-phenyl-2-pentenal A; nonadienal 2,4; nonenal; 2-methyl butyraldehyde; heptanal; phenylacetaldehyde; cyclamen aldehyde; 2,4-decadienal; perillaldehyde; 5-methylfurfural; decenal; undecanal; undecenal; pentanal; 2-phenylpropionaldehyde; 3-phenylpropionaldehyde; hydroxybenzaldehyde; heliotropin; vanillin; geranial; neral; raspberry ketone; hydroxycitronellal; C ７ ~C １８ 2. The aldehyde-containing dry powder composition of claim 1 comprising an aldehyde selected from the group consisting of an aliphatic aldehyde; 3,5-dimethyl-3-cyclohexene-1-carboxaldehyde; 4-(4-hydroxy-4-methylpentyl)-3-cyclohexene-1-carboxaldehyde; and combinations of two or more of the foregoing.

5. At least one aldehyde component is selected from the group consisting of benzaldehyde, acetaldehyde, furfural, isovaleraldehyde, decanal, hexenal, trans-2, hexenal, melanoal, nonadienal, isobutyraldehyde, natural, prenal, anisaldehyde, octanal, anisic aldehyde, cinnamaldehyde, nonanal, 4-methyl-2-phenyl-2 pentenal A, nonadienal 2,4, nonenal, 2-methylbutyraldehyde, heptanal, phenyl 2. The aldehyde-containing dry powder composition of claim 1, comprising an aldehyde selected from the group consisting of: diacetaldehyde; cyclamen aldehyde; 2,4-decadienal; perillaldehyde; 5-methylfurfural; decenal; undecanal; pentanal; 2-phenylpropionaldehyde; 3-phenylpropionaldehyde; hydroxybenzaldehyde; heliotropin; vanillin; geranial; neral; raspberry ketone; and combinations of two or more of the foregoing.

6. 2. The aldehyde-containing dry powder composition of claim 1, wherein the at least one aldehyde component comprises an aldehyde selected from the group consisting of benzaldehyde; acetaldehyde; furfural; isovaleraldehyde; decanal; hexenal, trans-2; hexenal; melonal; nonadienal; isobutyraldehyde, natural; prenal; anisaldehyde; octanal; anisaldehyde; cinnamaldehyde; and combinations of two or more of the foregoing.

7. 2. The aldehyde-containing dry powder composition of claim 1, wherein the at least one aldehyde component comprises an aldehyde selected from the group consisting of benzaldehyde; acetaldehyde; furfural; hexenal; hexenal, trans-2; vanillin; and combinations of two or more of the foregoing.

8. At least one aldehyde component is selected from the group consisting of benzaldehyde; anisaldehyde; ７ ~C １８ 2. The aldehyde-containing dry powder composition of claim 1 comprising an aldehyde selected from the group consisting of an aliphatic aldehyde; vanillin; hexyl cinnamaldehyde; hydroxycitronellal; 3,5-dimethyl-3-cyclohexene-1-carboxaldehyde; 4-(4-hydroxy-4-methylpentyl)-3-cyclohexene-1-carboxaldehyde; and combinations of two or more of the foregoing.

9. 2. The aldehyde-containing dry powder composition of claim 1, wherein the carrier comprises at least one selected from the group consisting of polysaccharides, proteins, gums, esters, lipids, waxes, and synthetic polymers.

10. 2. The aldehyde-containing dry powder composition of claim 1, wherein the carrier comprises at least one selected from the group consisting of starch, modified food starch, native starch, maltodextrin, alginate, pectin, methylcellulose, ethylcellulose, hydrocolloids, inulin, carbohydrates, mono-, di-, and trisaccharides, soluble fiber, polydextrose, animal protein, vegetable protein, caseinate, gelatin, soy protein, pea protein, whey protein, milk protein, guar gum, xanthan gum, acacia gum (gum arabic), gellan gum, carrageenan, polysorbates, stearates, oleates, coconut oil, medium chain triglyceride (MCT) oil, vegetable oil, sunflower oil, palm oil, carnauba wax, beeswax, polyvinylpyrrolidone, polyvinyl alcohol, polyacrylamide, polyvinyl acetate, polyethylene oxide, and polyacrylic acid.

11. 2. The aldehyde-containing dry powder composition of claim 1, wherein the carrier comprises starch.

12. 2. The aldehyde-containing dry powder composition of claim 1, wherein the carrier comprises at least one selected from the group consisting of maltodextrin, cyclodextrin, and gum arabic.

13. 2. The aldehyde-containing dry powder composition of claim 1, wherein the carrier comprises at least one selected from the group consisting of cellulose, methylcellulose, and ethylcellulose.

14. 2. The aldehyde-containing dry powder composition of claim 1, wherein the carrier comprises at least one selected from the group consisting of whey protein, soy protein, and gelatin.

15. 2. The aldehyde-containing dry powder composition of claim 1, wherein the carrier comprises at least one selected from the group consisting of polyvinylpyrrolidone, polyvinyl alcohol, polyacrylamide, polyvinyl acetate, polyethylene oxide, and polyacrylic acid.

16. 2. The aldehyde-containing dry powder composition of claim 1, wherein the emulsifier comprises at least one selected from the group consisting of polysorbates, sodium caseinate, low methoxy pectin, gelatin, L-a-dipalmitoyl-phosphatidylcholine (DPPC), cholesterol, polyvinyl alcohol (PVA), sodium stearoyl lactylate, mono- and di-glycerol, ammonium phosphatides, locust bean gum, xanthan gum, and cytreme.

17. 2. The aldehyde-containing dry powder composition of claim 1, wherein the carrier and emulsifier are composed of the same component having carrier and emulsifier properties.

18. 2. The aldehyde-containing dry powder composition according to claim 1, wherein the amount of the aldehyde component is 2 to 50% by weight based on the weight of the carrier in the aldehyde-containing powder composition.

19. 2. The aldehyde-containing dry powder composition of claim 1, wherein the aldehyde component loading, in weight percent relative to the weight of the carrier in the aldehyde-containing powder composition, is greater than at least one of 2 wt%, 3 wt%, 4 wt%, 5 wt%, 6 wt%, 7 wt%, 8 wt%, 9 wt%, 10 wt%, 12 wt%, 15 wt%, 18 wt%, 20 wt%, 22 wt%, 25 wt%, 28 wt%, 30 wt%, 32 wt%, 35 wt%, 38 wt%, 40 wt%, 42 wt%, 44 wt%, 45 wt%, 46 wt%, 47 wt%, 48 wt%, and up to 50 wt%.

20. 2. The aldehyde-containing dry powder composition of claim 1, wherein the aldehyde component loading, in weight percent relative to the weight of the carrier in the aldehyde-containing powder composition, is within a range with a lower limit of 2%, 3%, 4%, 5%, 6%, 7%, 8%, 9%, 10%, 12%, 15%, 18%, 20%, 22%, 25%, 28%, 30%, 32%, 35%, 38%, 40%, 42%, 44%, 45%, 46%, 47%, 48%, or 50% and an upper limit of one of the aforementioned values ​​exceeding the lower limit.

21. 2. The aldehyde-containing dry powder composition of claim 1, wherein the aldehyde component loading, in weight percent relative to the weight of the carrier in the aldehyde-containing powder composition, is in the range of 2% to 40%, 10% to 50%, 3% to 30%, 5% to 42%, 2% to 20%, or 12% to 35%.

22. 10. The aldehyde-containing dry powder composition of claim 1, having a powder particle size distribution in which at least 50% of the powder particles have a size within the range of 25 μm to 250 μm.

23. 2. The aldehyde-containing dry powder composition of claim 1, wherein at least 75%, 80%, 85%, 88%, 90%, 91%, 92%, 94%, or 95% of the particles in the powder composition have a particle size of at least one of 80 μm, 85 μm, 90 μm, 95 μm, 100 μm, 110 μm, 120 μm, 130 μm, 140 μm, 150 μm, 160 μm, 170 μm, 180 μm, 190 μm, and 200 μm.

24. 2. The aldehyde-containing dry powder composition of claim 1 having an average particle size in the range of 40 μm to 300 μm.

25. 2. The aldehyde-containing dry powder composition of claim 1, wherein the powder particles in the powder composition have a powder particle void volume that is less than at least one of 15%, 14%, 13%, 12%, 11%, 10%, 9%, 8%, 7%, 6%, 5%, 4%, 3%, 2%, 1%, or 0.5% of the total particle volume.

26. 2. The aldehyde-containing dry powder composition of claim 1 having a moisture content in weight percent of less than at least one of 7%, 6%, 5%, 4.5%, 4%, 3.5%, 3%, 2.75%, 2.5%, 2.25%, 2%, 1.8%, 1.7%, 1.6%, 1.5%, 1.4%, 1.3%, 1.2%, 1.1%, 1.0%, 0.9%, 0.8%, 0.75%, 0.7%, 0.65%, 0.6%, 0.55%, 0.5%, 0.45%, 0.4%, 0.35%, 0.3%, 0.25%, 0.2%, 0.15%, and 0.1%, based on the total weight of the aldehyde-containing powder composition.

27. 10. The aldehyde-containing dry powder composition of claim 1 having a bulk density in the range of 0.8 to 1.4 g / ml.

28. 28. A method of using the aldehyde-containing dry powder composition of any one of claims 1 to 27, comprising combining or processing the aldehyde-containing powder composition with one or more additional components to form a final product.

29. 30. The method of claim 28, wherein the final product is a product in which the at least one aldehyde component comprises an organoleptic aldehyde component of the final product.

30. 30. The method of claim 29, wherein the organoleptic aldehyde component is an aldehyde flavor component.

31. 31. The method of claim 30, wherein the end product is a product selected from the group consisting of a food, a beverage, a nutritional supplement, a pharmaceutical product, a therapeutic product, a drug product, a homeopathic product, a biological product, and a probiotic product.

32. 31. The method of claim 30, wherein the final product is a ready-to-drink (RTD) flavored beverage product formed by adding the aldehyde-containing dry powder composition to a drinkable liquid.

33. 30. The method of claim 29, wherein the organoleptic aldehyde component is an aldehyde fragrance component.

34. 34. The method of claim 33, wherein the end product is a product selected from the group consisting of perfumes, colognes, toilet water, shampoos, soaps, deodorants, detergents, personal cleansers, air fresheners, candles, waxes, clothing, packaging products, cosmetics, hygiene products, skin care products, detergents, cleaning products, and aromatherapy products.

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