Neohesperidin dihydrochalcone NHDC 20702-77-6

• Product name: NHDC Neohesperidin Dihydrochalcone
• Latin name: Citrua aurantium L.
• Botanical used part: Fruit
• Appearance : White Powder
• Specification: 
• NHDC ( Neohesperidin Dihydrochalcone ) 96%
• Melting Point: 236~237℃
• CAS No.: 13241-33-3
• EINECS No.:  236-216-9
• Molecular Formula: C28H34O15
• Molecular Weight: 610.56
• Testing Method: HPLC

Taste:

Very intense sweet

SOLUBILITY:

The solubility in cool water is 0.4-0.5 g/l but it has high solubility in hot water. It is also soluble, among others, in ethanol, water: ethanol solutions and alkaline water solutions.

STABILITY:

very stable in crystalline form and in water solutions making it particularly suitable as a sweetener for beverages. It withstands high temperatures, and retains its characteristics following pasteurization or sterilization processes.

Introduction for NHDC:

Neohesperidine dihydrochalcone is a bitterness supressor and flavour modifier which also gives a very intense sweet taste. Neohesperidine DC is 1500-1800 times sweeter than sucrose at threshold concentrations.Currently, Neohesperidin DC (NHDC) is authorised for human consumption, either as a sweetener or as a flavour modifier, in many areas including all the countries within the European Union, USA, Australia and New Zealand, and several countries in Africa, Asia, Europe and Latin America. Besides its ample use as a food ingredient, recent developments have also paved the way for the use of Neohesperidin DC in those pharmaceutical products which need a taste improvement.

Main Function:

1. To reduce the brittleness of capillary and prevent microvascular bleeding

2. Treat hypertension

3. Anti-Infarction

Applications:

1.As a flavour enhancer, NHDC is used in a wide range of products. It is noted particularly for enhancing sensory effects.

2.Use in naturally bitter products. Pharmaceutical companies are fond of the product as a means of reducing the bitterness of pharmacological drugs in tablet form.

3.Used for livestock feed as a means of reducing feeding time.

4.Other products NHDC can be found in may include a wide variety of alcoholic beverages (and non-alcoholic), savoury foods, toothpaste, mouthwash and condiments such as ketchup and mayonnaise