NHDC - A Natural Sweetener
ProcurenetShort description
Neohesperidin Dihydrochalcone (NHDC) is a potent, natural sweetener isolated from the Citrus Aurantium fruit. It carries an enticing fresh taste and profound aftertaste, enhancing overall flavor profiles.
- CAS NO.: 20702-77-6
- Formula: C28H36O15
- Specification: 98%
- Test method: HPLC
- Shelf Life: 24 months when properly stored
- Grade: food grade
- Application: Used as sweetener that is 1000-1500 times sweeter than sucrose and shields bitter taste effectively.
Derived from natural ingredients, this product not only enhances the flavor of food and drinks, but it’s also nutritionally advantageous. It’s environmentally friendly and deemed safe for consumption.
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Procurenet Team Tshim Sha Tsui
Hong Kong
3 years
Description
Neohesperidin Dihydrochalcone (NHDC) - A Natural Sweetener
Neohesperidin Dihydrochalcone (NHDC) is an intensely sweet, natural extract derived from the young fruit of Citrus Aurantium L. It's a non-caloric sweetener with a refreshing, lingering taste that does not give rise to the malaise or overly cheerful sensation associated with synthetic sweeteners. NHDC is 1000-1500 times more potent than sucrose and is commonly utilized as a unique additive in combination with other sweeteners, significantly enhancing the overall flavor of food and beverages.
Product Details
- English Name: Neohesperidin Dihydrochalcone (NHDC)
- CAS Number: 20702-77-6
- Chemical Formula: C28H36O15
- Molecular Weight: 612.58
Product Features
NHDC is a white or off-white powder that exhibits superior stability and solubility. With its unique ability to mask bitterness and enhance both sweet and fruity flavors, it acts as a crucial resource in food, beverage, pharmaceutical, and supplement industry.
- Exceptional sweetening capacity 1000-1500 times sweeter than sucrose, reducing the need for other sweeteners.
- Potent flavor enhancer Adding NHDC at low levels to various food categories can markedly enhance product flavor.
- Bitterness suppression capabilities
- Compatible with other flavors, sugars, and sweeteners
- Improves food shelf-life through microbiological control
Applications
Beyond its use as a sweetener, NHDC also offers numerous other applications. It's particularly effective at masking bitter tastes in pharmaceutical products and dietary supplements, providing a sweet profile to fruit juices, soft drinks, and desserts, even in dairy, bakery, and confectionery applications. In pharmaceutical formulations, the compound serves to improve the overall product flavor by concealing medicinal or bitter flavors.
