A method of modifying the taste of a consumable, comprising adding to a consumable base at least one compound of the formula I
in which
(a) A is selected from the moieties
(b) n is from 0-7, such that X is absent or a linear alkylene group in which n is from 1-7; and
(c) Z is absent and Y is a moiety selected from the groups —CHO, or —CH
2
OH; or
(d) Z is present and is a C
1-7
linear alkane, and Y is selected from —CHOH, —CO, or —COC(CH
3
)O. The result is a consumable with enhanced mouthfeel and/or creaminess.