Description
Thaumatin is a proteinaceous multifunctional food ingredient contained in the fruits of the plant Thaumatococcus Danielli, which grows in the tropical rain forest areas of West Africa & Central African Republic. Thaumatin is the sweetest natural substance. The approximate sweetness of Thaumatin is 3000 times that of sugar. More over it is a protein.
Thaumatin – 10% Thaumatin is a cream coloured, dry blended powder containing Thaumatin and Maltodextrin.
5 gms per kg of 10% powder is equivalent to 0.5 gm Pure Thaumatin which is equivalent to 500 mg Thaumatin – so it makes 500 ppm.
Unique properties of Thaumatin:
- Masking Property
- Mouthfeel Improvement
- Thaumatin shows an excellent synergy with a wide range of products.
- Flavour Modification by using thaumatin
Applications:
- Pharmaceutical Industry
- Oral care
- Table Top Sweeteners
- Dairy and Non Dairy Desserts
- Beverage (Alcoholic & Non- Alcoholic Beverages)
- Confectionery
- Sweets
- Pet foods
