Thaumatin is a natural sweetener that is used to sweeten up a variety of foods and drinks. It is sourced from the katemfe fruit, Thaumatococcus daniellii, which is found in the West African rainforests. The fruit is a red/orange colour, and contains 1-3 black seeds which are surrounded by a gel like substance. The aril, which is the membranous sac, is what contains the thaumatin.

Thaumatin is considered a protein and not a carbohydrate, unlike a lot of other natural sweeteners, and contains 4 calories per gram. Its level of sweetness is rather potent in comparison to sugar and therefore only a tiny amount needs to be added when used to sweeten foods. It’s considered 2000-3000 times sweeter than sugar, but does not contribute calories to a diet.

Characteristics of Thaumatin Powder

1. White to cream-colored amorphous powder
2. Odorless. Sweet taste, no smell, long time.
3. The aqueous solution at pH 1.8 to 10 stable pH of the isoelectric point of about 11 is due to protein denaturation and loss of heat can occur, sweetness, tannin combined event will lose sweetness.
4. In the high concentration of the salt solution will reduce the sweetness.
5.  Easily soluble in water. Carbohydrate sweeteners share a synergistic effect and improve the flavor effect.
6. Certificate: ORGANIC, KOSHER, HACCP, HALAL
7. Test Method: HPLC
8. Sample:Available

Applicationsof Thaumatin Powder:

Thaumatin Powder can be used as raw material.

(1) It can be added to wine, fruit juice, bread, cake, cookies, candy and other foods.

(2) It can reprocess the specific products which contain medical ingredients through the biochemical method.

Thaumatin Powder can be used as a food additive.

(1) It can improve the color, fragrance and taste of food.

(2) It can improve the nutritional value of food.