E959 – Neohesperidine dihydrochalcone

Description

A high-intensity, non-caloric sweetener and flavor modifier (E959), chemically derived via the hydrogenation of neohesperidin (a flavonoid). It is approximately 1500 to 1800 times sweeter than sucrose, characterized by a slow onset and a lingering, sometimes licorice-like, aftertaste. Primarily used for flavor modification, bitterness masking, and synergistic sweetness in beverages, dairy products, and pharmaceuticals.