Production by microorganisms. Bitter component of sake and contributes to the flavour of beer. L,L-Cyclo(leucylprolyl) is found in alcoholic beverages.
Stark, Timo; Bareuther, Sabine; Hofmann, Thomas Molecular Definition of the Taste of Roasted Cocoa Nibs (Theobroma cacao) by Means of Quantitative Studies and Sensory Experiments, 2006/07/01, DOI: 10.1021/jf0608726
Comment:
Taste threshold concentrations were determined in bottled water by means of a triangle test for bitter, sweet, umami, and sour compounds and by means of the half-tongue test for astringent compounds.