Thaumatin

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Thaumatin is a low-calorie sweetener and flavour modifier. The protein is often used primarily for its flavour-modifying properties and not exclusively as a sweetener.

Thaumatin was first found as a mixture of proteins isolated from the katemfe fruit (Thaumatococcus daniellii Bennett) of west Africa. Thaumatin is highly water-soluble, stable to heating, and stable under acidic conditions.

Some proteins in the thaumatin family of sweeteners are roughly 2000 times more potent than sugar. Although very sweet, thaumatin's taste is markedly different from sugar's. The sweetness of thaumatin builds very slowly. Perception lasts a long time, leaving a liquorice-like aftertaste at high usage levels.

1. Thaumatin is added as non-caloric sweeteners and flavoring agents in general food and health food.
2. Thaumatin can enhance fragrance. The effect is significant when combined with spices and seasonings.
3. Thaumatin can improve the bitter taste, such as astringent tannins.

1. Thaumatin can be used as raw material to add in wine, fruit juice, bread, cake, cookies, candy and other foods.

2. Thaumatin can be used as food additives, not only improve the color, fragrance and taste, but improve the nutritional value of food.

3. Thaumatin can be used as raw material to reprocess, the specific products contain medicinal ingredients, through the biochemical pathway.