Neohesperidin Dihydrochalcone (NHDC)
Sweetener derived from Citrus used to modify the chemical structureSweeter than sugar 1500-1800 times
Neohesperidin Dihydrochalcone (NHDC), a sweetener derived from Citrus, is used to modify the chemical structure.
Sweeter than sugar 1500-1800 times
Gives a sweeter feeling but longer
Commonly used in combination with other sweeteners.
The normal usage rate is no more than 20ppm in any food product.
- Room (25-40C)
- 24 Months from manufacturing or testing date.
- Add at last step. Avoid temperature above 40C.
- Heat Tolerant
- 0.00 - 0.00
- Soluble in Water, Soluble in glycols, Soluble in Ethanol, Dispersible in water, Soluble in DMSO (Dimethyl Sulfoxide)
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| Test Name | Specification |
|---|---|
| Identification: HPLC | The retention time corresponds to Reference Standard |
| Appearance | White or yellowish-white powder |
| Appearance of solution | The solution is clear and not more intensely coloured than reference solution |
| Solubility | Practically insoluble in water, freely soluble in DMSO, soluble in methanol |
| Assay (on anhydrous basis) | 96-101% |
| Water | 12% Max |
| Sulfated Ash | 0.2% Max |
| Heavy Metals | 10ppm Max |
| Impurity: Neodiosmin | 2% Max |
| Impurity: Naringin Dihydrochalcone | 2% Max |
| Any other impurity | 0.5% Max |
| Total of all impurities other than Neodiosmin | 2.5% Max |
| Total Plate Count,cfu/g | 1000 Max |
| Yeast & Mold, cfu/g | 100 Max |
| Salmonella | Negative |
| E. Coli | Negative |
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