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 R 1 to R 4 , when taken independently from each other, represents a hydrogen atom or represents a R 5 or OR 5 group, R 5 representing a C 1 to C 5 , or even a C 1 to C 3 , alkyl group； and optionally one of the groups R 1 to R 4 represents -OH； and/or when R 1 and R 2 are taken together, and/or R 3 and R 4 are taken together, represent a OCH 2 O 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.
