Product Information

Thaumatin sweetener is a natural low-calorie sweetener isolated from West African Katemfe fruit (Thaumatococcus daniellii Bennett). It is a mixture of sweet proteins, about 2000 times sweeter than sugar, with flavoring properties and a tendency to "increase" the sweetness, so that the sweetness feels longer and is basically zero calories. It can be used to conceal the taste and "aftertaste" in food and supplement food. As a sweetener and flavor regulator, thaumatin has high solubility and is stable to acid and heat.

Benefits:

As a Thaumatin sweetener, it is 2000 times sweeter than sugar, but its sweetness has a different taste, and the sweetness is very long-lasting.

In some citrus fruit products, thaumatin can be used to mask the bitterness of the natural flavor of the fruit. Therefore, it is used in many products such as yogurt, fruit juice and other desserts.

Bacteria in the mouth cannot decompose it, so it will not affect the teeth. It is very stable under high temperature and acidic conditions and contains no calories. It is a common sugar substitute in health foods.

Thaumatin sweetener is 50 mg/kg in candies containing cocoa or unsweetened fruit, and 400 mg/kg in vitamin or mineral dietary supplements.

In addition, it is also used in a small amount as a flavor enhancer for flavored beverages and various desserts. In order to adjust the taste, it is used in combination with other sweeteners.

Uses and Applications

Non-calorie sweetener, flavoring agent. For general food and health food. Thaumatin sweetener is suitable for use with sugars such as sucrose in coffee, chocolate, gum, beverages, cold drinks, desserts, baked goods, etc.

It can improve the bitterness of certain amino acids, the astringency of tannins, and the bitterness of caffeine, enhance the flavor of dairy products and cocoa, and can also enhance the effect when used in spices.

Thomatin is widely used in food, medicine, industrial manufacturing, tobacco products, cosmetics, feed and other fields.