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Neotame |
M.Fm: C20H30N2O5 M.Wt: 378.47
CAS #: 165450-17-9
DESCRIPTION:
Neotame is a white to off white powder with a clean, sweet taste. It sparingly solubles in water and very soluble in alcohol and ethyl acetate. The pH of a 0.5% solution is between 5 and 7. Regulatory approval for Canada was received in 2007.
Features:
· Can be blended with nutritive sweeteners, including high fructose corn syrup and sucrose, as well as high intensity sweeteners, to match taste of existing products while providing significant cost savings.
· Is a versatile food ingredient. Its properties make it an effective sweetener and flavour enhancer. Efficacy and potency will vary depending on the actual application in which Neotame is used.
Applications:
Beverages, tabletop sweeteners, chewing gums, confections, baked goods, frozen desserts/ice cream, yogurt, dietary supplement and OTC pharmaceuticals.
Specifications:
This product complies with FCC 6, USP 31/NF 26 standards.
Identity by Infrared ................................... Conforms to Standard
Assay (dry basis) ................................... 97.0% ~ 102.0%
Specific Rotation [Ю]20D ................................... - 43.4° ~ - 40.0°
N-[N-(3,3-dimethylbutyl)-L-α-aspartyl]-L-phenylalanine ................................... 1.5% max.
Other Related Substances ................................... 2.0% max.
Water ................................... 5.0% max.
Lead ................................... 1 ppm max.
Arsenic ................................... 3 ppm max.
pH (0.5% solution) ................................... 5 ~ 7
Residue on ignition ................................... 0.2% max.
Residual Solvents ................................... Pass
Aerobic Plate Count ................................... 250 pm/g max.
Coliforms ................................... 10 pm/g max.
Fungi ................................... 100 pm/g max.
Microorganisms of Public Health Concern ................................... None Detected
Melting Point ................................... 80℃ ~83℃
**Note: this product is melamine free.
Packaging and Storage:
Store in a cool, dry place away from heat. Packed in 1 kg, 10 kg or 25 kg cartons/drums.
Shelf Life: 5 years.
Note: The information contained herein represents a suggested guide only. It is believed to be accurate and represents the most current information available to us. We make no guarantee of its content and assume no liability for its use. Users must make their own determinations of the suitability that this information provides them and their purpose. In no way is H&A (Canada) Inc. responsible for any claims, losses or damages of any client or third party as a direct or indirect result of the use of this information.
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