Neotame
Introduction
Neotame is a no-calorie sweetener, which is a derivative of the dipeptide composed of the amino acids, aspartic acid and phenylalanine. The components of neotame are joined together to form a uniquely sweet ingredient.
Specification
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Item
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Specification
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Test Result
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Characters
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a White Or Almost White Crystalline Powder
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a White Crystalline Powder
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Sweetness
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NLT 8000 times of sugar sweetness
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Complies
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Solubility
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Sparingly soluble in water and very soluble in alcohol
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Complies
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Identification
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The infrared absorption spectrum is concordant with the reference spectrum
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Complies
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Specfic rotation
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-40.0°~ -43.3°
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-40.51°
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Water
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≤5.0%
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4.63%
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PH
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5.0-7.0
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6.40
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Residueon ignition
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≤0.2%
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0.08%
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Pb
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≤1ppm
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<1ppm
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Related substances
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Related substance A NMT 1.5%
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0.17%
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Any other impurity NMT 2.0%
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0.14%
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Assay
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98.0%-102%
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99.2%
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Applications
1. Carbonated drinks and still beverages;
2. Jams, jelly, milk prodcts, syrup,confections
3. Baked goods, desserts
4. Ice cream, cake, udding, wine, fruit can, etc.
