Used primarily as a flavor and fragrance additive due to its strong roasted coffee-like aroma. Commonly found in processed foods to enhance meaty, roasted, and savory notes. Frequently used in flavor formulations for soups, sauces, snacks, and instant noodles. Also present in some roasted coffee and grilled meat flavorings. Effective at very low concentrations, making it valuable in creating natural-tasting aroma profiles in synthetic and natural flavor blends.