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Thaumatin Protein Ingredient for Taste Modification and Sweetness
Thaumatin Protein Ingredient for Taste Modification and Sweetness
Ingredient profile
The thaumatin protein sweetener profile begins with its thaumatococcus daniellii fruit identity. Thaumatin is a natural protein sweetener obtained from the fruit of Thaumatococcus daniellii and is approximately 2000-3000 times sweeter than sucrose on a weight basis.
Formulation characteristics
Extremely High Sweetness Intensity One of the most intense natural sweeteners known, delivering sweetness at extremely low dosage and offering strong cost efficiency.
Clean and Long-Lasting Sweetness Delivers a smooth sweetness with a notably long-lasting aftertaste, useful in chewing gum, confectionery and oral care products.
Flavour-Enhancing Properties At sub-sweetening levels it enhances fruit and mint flavours and helps mask bitterness, astringency and metallic notes.
For Thaumatin, the practical comparison is between taste modification and the expected sweetness formulation result in the same recipe. Review protein sweetener with a lingering sweetness profile alongside the intended use. A sample trial should record appearance, mixing behaviour and stability through the planned process. The useful acceptance criteria depend on the finished formulation rather than on a powder photograph alone.
The source describes the following presentation choices: protein sweetener preparation; purity and carrier to be specified. Specify the requested composition and physical form in the purchasing specification. For a product intended for beverages, evaluate compatibility with the other ingredients and with the actual storage conditions. The ingredient name is only the starting point of that comparison.
Applications
The application examples include beverages, chewing gum, confectionery and flavour systems. The relevant preparation should be selected for the intended matrix rather than assuming every described form is interchangeable.
Ingredient details
| Source or identity | Thaumatococcus daniellii fruit |
|---|---|
| Primary formulation role | Taste Modification |
| Formulation property | Protein sweetener with a lingering sweetness profile |
| Forms described in source | Protein sweetener preparation; purity and carrier to be specified |
Handling and storage
As a protein, thaumatin is heat-sensitive and may denature at high temperature or extreme pH; add it late in the process or use it in cold-filled applications.
Store in a cool, dry and sealed place, away from direct sunlight and high temperature.
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