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Aspartame is a low-calorie, intensive sweetener being approximately 180-200 times sweeter than sucrose in typical concentrations without the high energy value of sugar.
As a food additive, it has E number E951.
Structural unit and Molecular structure
Aspartame is the methyl ester of the dipeptide of the natural amino acids L-aspartic acid and L-phenylalanine.
Chemical Formula: C14H18N2O5 ; Molecular weight: 294.31 g/mol
Manufacture and Quality Control of Aspartame
strains for L-aspartic acid and L-phenylalanine -
L-aspartic acid DEHYDRATION -
COUPLING with L-phenylalanine -
DEFORMYLATION -
ESTERICATION with methanol -
NEUTRALIZATION and CRYSTALLIZING through activated carbon-
ISOLATION-
DRYING for Powdered Aspartame or Granular Aspartame-
CONTROLS ON THE FINAL PRODUCT -
PACKING in drums or super sacks
Regarding Quality Control points during and after production of Aspartame, note that WENDA brand Aspartame meets with FCC IV and USP, GMO-free and other international food additive standards. Products are produced in accordance with CGMP/HACCP /ISO requirements. We have the certification of ISO9001:2000, ISO22000 (HACCP), HALAL and KOSHER.
Properties and Application of Aspartame
Low calorie: Aspartame is ideal for use in low calorie and dietetic products;
Cost saving: Aspartame may contribute significantly to lower cost of food products, when replacing Sucrose;
Attractive taste profile: Aspartame creates a clean and pure taste of sweetness;
Suitable for diabetics: Aspartame may be freely used by diabetics;
Flavor-enhancing: Aspartame may boost flavor impact in certain applications;
Positive health impact: Aspartame is non-cariogenic, has no negative effect on blood sugar, coronary heart diseases and hypertension.
Application
Aspartame is widely used in many fields, as food and pharmaceuticals. Its main functions reflected in following aspects:
- Beverages: carbonated and still soft drinks, fruit-juices and fruit syrups.
- Table-top: compressed sweeteners, powdered sweeteners (spoon-for-spoon), sweetener sachets and liquid table-top sweeteners.
- Dry mixes: hot and cold chocolate and beverage mixes and instant desserts.
- Dairy: yoghurt, frozen novelties and desserts.
- Confectionery: chewing gum, boiled sweets, pastilles, mints, chocolate, gums and jellies.
- Pharmaceutical: tablets, sugar-free syrups
Presentation Units and Shelf Life
Product Name
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Packaging Unit
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Packaging Type
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Shelf Life
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Storage Conditions
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Aspartame Powder
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25 kg.
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Carton box with inner polythene bag
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36 months
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Sealed and stored in dry conditions, at Room Temperature.
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Please contact us at 0 232 463 1740 to be provided for the documents you might need such as Halal, Kosher, HACCP, NON GMO Statement, Allergen Statement, MSDS, Specification Sheet, Certificate of Analysis, Health Certificate, ISO 9001:2000 and ISO 22000:2005.