Description

Thaumatin is a natural, intensely sweet 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

• Food & Beverage Sweetener: Used as a high-potency natural sweetener in confectionery, dairy products, beverages, and desserts.
• Flavor Modifier & Enhancer: Effectively masks bitter and metallic off-notes while enhancing savory, fruity, and minty flavors in processed foods and supplements.
• Nutraceutical & Pharmaceutical Formulations: Improves the palatability of chewable tablets, syrups, and protein powders without adding carbohydrates or calories.
• Oral Care Products: Employed in toothpaste and mouthwash to provide a sweet taste and counteract the bitterness of active ingredients.
• Animal Feed & Pet Food: Used as a palatability enhancer to improve feed intake.
• Tobacco Industry: Acts as a flavoring agent in certain tobacco products.

Basic Information

Product Name	Thaumatin
CAS No.	71396-29-7
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
EINECS	275-341-2

Quality Control

Our Thaumatin is produced and tested to meet stringent quality standards suitable for global food and nutraceutical applications. We ensure compliance with relevant specifications such as FCC (Food Chemicals Codex) and JECFA 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, well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); keep the original container tightly sealed to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to cream-colored powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 95.0% (as Thaumatin)
Sweetness Intensity	2000 - 3000 times sweeter than sucrose
Loss on Drying	≤ 10.0 %
Protein Content (N x 6.25)	≥ 85.0 %
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm
Total Plate Count	≤ 1000 cfu/g
Yeast & Mold	≤ 100 cfu/g
Salmonella	Negative / 25g
E. coli	Negative / 10g

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