This disclosure relates to taste modifiers of formula (I) wherein, n is 1, 2 or 3 R1 is selected from C1-C5 alkyl, C1-C5 hydroxyalkyi, C1-C5 dihydroxyalkyi and -CHYCOOH wherein Y is selected from C1-C3 R3 is hydrogen, hydroxy or C1-C3 alkoxy R4 is hydrogen, or C1-C3 alkyl R5 is selected from hydrogen, or C1-C3 alkyl or R4 and R5 form together a bivalent radical - CH2 - that are able to impart, enhance or modify salt or umami taste
