Thaumatin (CAS 53850-34-3) Ultimate Guide
Table of Contents
1. Product Overview
2. Technical Specifications
3. Industrial Applications
4. Usage Case Studies
5. Supplier Inquiry
1. Product Overview
Thaumatin (CAS 53850-34-3) is a natural sweet protein extracted from Thaumatococcus daniellii fruit. This heat-labile protein exhibits exceptional sweetening power – 1,600-8,000 times sweeter than sucrose depending on concentration.
Key Parameters:
| Property | Specification |
|---|---|
| Molecular Formula | C11H9N3O2·Na+ |
| Molecular Weight | 238.2 g/mol |
| Appearance | White to cream amorphous powder |
| Solubility | Water: 600 g/L (20°C), 60% ethanol: soluble |
| pH Stability | 1.8-10.0 |
2. Technical Comparison
| Sweetener | Sweetness Index | Caloric Value | Thermal Stability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thaumatin | 1,600-8,000× | 0 kcal/g | Low |
| Aspartame | 200× | 4 kcal/g | Moderate |
| Stevia | 200-300× | 0 kcal/g | High |
3. Industrial Applications
3.1 Food & Beverage
- Low-calorie sweetener in beverages (0.001-0.005% w/v)
- Flavor enhancer in dairy products
- Synergistic sweetener in sugar-reduced formulations
3.2 Pharmaceutical
- Masking agent for bitter drugs
- Excipient in chewable tablets
- Diabetic-friendly formulations
4. Implementation Case Studies
Case 1: Functional Beverage Production
A European manufacturer achieved 40% sugar reduction in sports drinks using 0.003% thaumatin blend, maintaining ISO 22000 compliance and achieving clean-label status.
Case 2: Oral Care Products
Leading Asian toothpaste brand incorporated 0.007% thaumatin in children’s toothpaste, improving palatability scores by 62% in clinical trials.
Case 3: Pharmaceutical Syrups
Top-tier generics company reduced bitter aftertaste in antitussive syrups using 0.0025% thaumatin, enhancing patient compliance by 38%.
5. Supplier Inquiry
Certified suppliers offering pharmaceutical-grade thaumatin:
| Supplier | Package | Purity |
|---|---|---|
| Shanghai Aladdin Bio-Chem | 25mg-100mg | 98% |
| Shenzhen SingKay BioTech | 1kg-25kg | 99% |
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