NHDC,Citrus Aurantium Extract,NHDC,Citrus Aurantium Extract Powder,Citrus Aurantium P.E.
Product name:Neohesperedin Dihydrochalcone
Latin name:Citrus Aurantium L.
Other names:Neohesperedin DC, NHDC
Part of plant used:Fruit
Appearance:White powder
Testing Method:HPLC
Source:Citrus aurantium fruit
CAS No.:20702-77-6
Molecular Formula:C28H36O15
Specification:98%
What is Neohesperidin Dihydrochalcone?
Neohesperidin dihydrochalcone(NHDC), was discovered during the 1960s for minimizing the taste of bitter flavorants in citrus juices. Neohesperidin when treated with potassium hydroxide or another strong base, and then catalytically hydrogenated, it becomes NHDC, a compound roughly 1500-1800 times sweeter than sugar at threshold concentrations; around 340 times sweeter than sugar weight-for-weight.
Like other highly sweet glycosides, such as glycyrrhizin and those found in stevia, NHDC's sweet taste has a slower onset than sugar's and lingers in the mouth for some time. Unlike aspartame, NHDC is stable to elevated temperatures and to acidic or basic conditions, and so can be used in applications that require a long shelf life. NHDC itself can stay foodsafe for up to five years when stored in optimal conditions.
NHDC in pure form is found as a white substance not unlike powdered sugar. In food it is used as a flavour enhancer in concentrations of around 4-5 parts per million (ppm) and as an artificial sweetener at around 15-20 ppm.
Brief Introduction about Neohesperidin Dihydrochalcone
Neohesperidin dihydrochalcone, sometimes abbreviated to neohesperidin DC or simply NHDC, is an artificial sweetener derived from citrus.
It is particularly effective in masking the bitter tastes of other compounds found in citrus, including limonin and naringin. Industrially, it is produced by extracting neohesperidin from the bitter orange, and then hydrogenating this to make NHDC.
The product is well known for having a strong synergistic effect when used in conjunction with other artificial sweeteners such as aspartame, saccharin, acesulfame potassium, and cyclamate, as well as sugar alcohols such as xylitol. NHDC usage boosts the effects of these sweeteners at lower concentrations than would otherwise be required; smaller amounts of other sweeteners are needed. This provides a cost benefit.
Where will Neohesperidin Dihydrochalcone be used to?
As a flavour enhancer, NHDC is used in a wide range of products. It is noted particularly for enhancing sensory effects.An example of this is 'creaminess' in dairy foods such as yogurt and ice cream.
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.
Used for livestock feed as a means of reducing feeding time.
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.
Function of Neohesperidin Dihydrochalcone
1. Intense sweetener
2. Flavour enhancer
Recommended Dosage
NHDC in pure form is found as a white substance not unlike powdered sugar. In food it is used as a flavour enhancer in concentrations of around 4-5 parts per million (ppm) and as an artificial sweetener at around 15-20 ppm.
Application of Neohesperidin Dihydrochalcone
1.Applied in food field, it is used as a flavor enhancer and sweetener in a wide variety of alcoholic beverage, dessert foods and savory foods.
2.Applied in cosmetics, it can added into toothpaste and mouth wash.
3.Applied in pharmaceutical field, it is mainly used to reducing the bitterness of in form.
