E 957

Author:Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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E957

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Thaumatin. Thaumatin consists of a mixture of polypeptides obtained from the seed coats (arilus) of the West African catamphic plant (Thaumatococcus daniellii). Thaumatin tastes about 2,000 - 3,000 times sweeter than sucrose. Thaumatin is authorised in the EU as a food additive under the number E 957.

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer