The present invention relates to the use of a compound according to formula (I)






in the form of any one of its stereoisomers or a mixture thereof, and wherein n is an integer from 0 to 2;
the dotted line represents a carbon-carbon single or double bond; and
each of R1 to R4, when taken independently from each other, represents a hydrogen atom or represents a R5 or OR5 group, R5 representing a C1 to C5, or even a C1 to C5, alkyl group; and optionally one of the groups R1 to R4 represents —OH; and/or
when R1 and R2 are taken together, and/or R3 and R4 are taken together, represent a OCH2O group, provided said groups taken together are adjacent substituents of the phenyl group;


as an ingredient to confer, enhance, improve or modify the kokumi or umami taste of a flavored article.