Overview
Product name : Neohesperidin Dihydrochalcone (NHDC)
CAS No. : 20702-77-6
Molecular Formula : C28H36O15
EINECS No. : 243-978-6
Appearance : White to yellowish powder
Catalogue : sweetener
Neohesperidin Dihydrochalcone Producing method
Neohesperidin Dihydrochalcone (NHDC) is extracted immature grapefruit, belongs to natural plant extractive. The whole extraction process adopts edible alcohol purified water, without any chemical solvent residue. So Neohesperidin Dihydrochalcone is safe and non-toxic.
Neohesperidin Dihydrochalcone Features
High sweetness, low calorie
Neohesperidin Dihydrochalcone (NHDC) has high sweetness (1,500-1,800 times as sweet as sucrose) and its taste lasts long. Neohesperidin Dihydrochalcone has pretty low level of calories which can be as a low-calorie food additive.
Good taste
Neohesperidin Dihydrochalcone has mint taste and lasts long.
Good stability, non-toxicity
Neohesperidin Dihydrochalcone is mutagenic, nor carcinogenic. It doesn’t have obvious toxicity won’t cause dental caries.
Flavor enhancer
NHDC can enhance sweetness, aroma, flavor and block bitterness.
Other physiological features
It also has some physiological features, such as antioxidant, reduction of cholesterol, blood fat blood sugar protect the liver.
Neohesperidin Dihydrochalcone Applications
Food and Beverages
Sweetener
Neohesperidin Dihydrochalcone is a high-intensity sweetener in various food and beverage products. It can be added to low-calorie and sugar-free foods to enhance sweetness without contributing to the calorie content.
Flavor Enhancer
Besides its sweetening properties, NHDC can enhance and modify flavors. It is often in combination with other sweeteners and flavor enhancers to create a more well-rounded taste profile.
Cosmetics
Some cosmetic products contain NHDC for its sweet taste, particularly in lip care products or products that may come into contact with the mouth.
Personal Care Products
NHDC also has use in oral care products to improve taste, such as toothpaste and mouthwash.
Pharmaceuticals
In pharmaceuticals, NHDC is sometimes as a sweetening agent, especially in formulations where a sugar substitute is required.
Animal Feed
In some animal feeds, Neohesperidin Dihydrochalcone can improve the palatability of the feed for animals.
Tobacco Industry
NHDC can enhance the sweetness of the smoke in certain tobacco products.
Related policy
GB2760-2011(#S0269) as food additive food spices
GRAS(#3811) by FEMA
EU food additives directory (#E959)
“flavoring substance” by Australian National Food Authority
“European Pharmacopoeia” (EP-8)
food flavor in Japan
As sweetener included in The announced department 2045 of agriculture Approved Feed Additives(2013)
