The present invention has discovered that amide compounds represented by Formula I set forth below have unexpected and advantageous flavor enhancement and modification properties:wherein R and R is independently selected from the group consisting of H and C1-C10 linear, branched, or cyclic alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl or aromactic groups. Thus, the amide compounds of the present invention can be used to enhance or modify the flavor of orally consumable compositions, such as foodstuff, chewing gums, dental and oral hygiene products, and medicinal products.
