E957 – Thaumati

Description

Naturally derived mixture of proteins (thaumatin I and II) extracted from the arils of the Thaumatococcus daniellii fruit. Functions as a high-intensity sweetener (approx. 2000-3000x sweeter than sucrose) and flavor modifier (E957). It is highly soluble, pH stable, and used primarily in flavor systems to mask bitterness and enhance flavor profiles.