Description

Thaumatin is a natural, intensely sweet-tasting protein complex derived from the fruit of the West African plant *Thaumatococcus daniellii*. This high-intensity sweetener and flavor modifier is valued for its clean, sugar-like taste profile and its ability to mask bitterness and enhance other flavors. It serves as a critical ingredient for manufacturers in the food, beverage, and nutraceutical industries seeking natural, label-friendly sweetness and flavor modulation solutions.

Application

• Sweetener in Food & Beverages: Used in low-calorie and sugar-free products, including soft drinks, dairy products, confectionery, and desserts.
• Flavor Modifier & Enhancer: Effectively masks metallic, bitter, or astringent off-notes in pharmaceuticals, dietary supplements, and functional foods.
• Synergistic Sweetening Blends: Often combined with other sweeteners (e.g., stevia, monk fruit) to improve taste profile, reduce aftertaste, and lower overall usage levels.
• Oral Care Products: Employed in toothpaste and mouthwash formulations to provide sweetness without promoting tooth decay.
• Animal Feed Palatability Enhancer: Added to pet food and livestock feed to improve taste acceptance.
• Pharmaceutical Applications: Used as an excipient to improve the taste of syrups, chewable tablets, and lozenges.

Basic Information

Product Name	Thaumatin
CAS No.	53850-34-3
Molecular Formula	Mixture of proteins (Thaumatin I & II)
Molecular Weight	~22,000 Da (for Thaumatin I)
Synonyms	Talin; E957; Katemfe; Sweet Protein; Thaumatin I; Thaumatin II; *Thaumatococcus daniellii* Benth Protein; San Sweet T-100; Talin Protein; Natural Sweetener 2000
EINECS	258-787-7

Quality Control

Our Thaumatin is produced and tested to meet stringent quality standards suitable for global food and pharmaceutical applications. We ensure compliance with relevant specifications such as FCC (Food Chemicals Codex) and JECFA (Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives) guidelines. Every batch is supported by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) verifying identity, purity, and safety, available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); the container must be kept tightly sealed in a low-humidity environment to prevent caking and maintain stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to cream-colored powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (Protein Content)	≥ 90.0% (on dry basis)
Sweetness Intensity	2000 - 3000 times sweeter than sucrose
Loss on Drying	≤ 8.0 %
Ash (Sulfated)	≤ 2.0 %
Microbiological Analysis	Meets standard food-grade requirements
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.