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Thaumatin is a naturally derived sweet protein extracted from the katemfe fruit (Thaumatococcus daniellii), renowned for its extreme sweetness intensity (up to 2000 times that of sucrose) and zero-calorie profile, making it an ultra-efficient choice for sugar and calorie reduction in formulations. Unlike traditional sweeteners, it acts as a flavor enhancer—elevating and rounding out the natural tastes of other ingredients (e.g., fruits, chocolates, dairy) without adding off-notes, while delivering a clean, lingering sweetness that mimics natural sugar.
It exhibits excellent stability in acidic environments and across moderate temperatures (suitable for beverages, dairy, and low-heat processed foods), ensuring consistent flavor performance without degradation. Additionally, it is non-glycemic (no impact on blood sugar), compatible with most food ingredients, and easy to dilute for precise sweetness control, making it a premium raw material for manufacturers developing high-quality, flavor-rich low-sugar food, beverages, and confectioneries.
| Products Description Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Name | Thaumatin |
| CAS Number | 53850-34-3 |
| Specifications | 95%-98% |
| Characteristic | White powder |
| Main Applications | Food, beverages, and seasonings |
| Shelf Life | 24 months |
Ideal for use in fruit juices, herbal teas, flavored waters, and low-sugar carbonated drinks. Its flavor-enhancing property amplifies the natural fruit or herbal notes of beverages, while its ultra-high sweetness intensity enables minimal usage to achieve desired sweetness—perfect for manufacturers creating low-calorie drinks that retain rich, layered flavors without added sugar.
Works well in yogurt, ice cream, custards, and plant-based dairy alternatives (e.g., oat milk puddings). It complements creamy textures by rounding out dairy/plant-based flavors (reducing any harshness) and remains stable in chilled or frozen conditions—enabling the development of low-glycemic desserts that taste indulgent without excessive calories.
Suitable for adding to sugar-free candies, chocolates, gummies, and gourmet snacks (e.g., fruit-based treats). Its lingering, clean sweetness mimics the richness of sugar-based confections, and its flavor-enhancing ability boosts cocoa, fruit, or nut notes—helping produce premium, low-sugar confectioneries that meet consumer demand for taste and health.
Perfect for use in powdered drink mixes, chewable vitamins, and low-sugar meal replacements. It masks any undesirable bitter or metallic tastes from supplement ingredients (e.g., vitamins, minerals) while adding sweetness without calories, and its easy solubility ensures uniform flavor distribution—making it a valuable choice for palatable, nutrient-dense functional formulations.
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Thaumatin is extremely sweet, offering up to 1,600 to 3,000 times the sweetness of sucrose. It provides a clean, lingering sweetness profile without calorie contribution.
Yes, Thaumatin exhibits excellent heat stability and is stable within standard food pH ranges, making it suitable for low-heat processes, pasteurization, and acidic beverage formulations.
