Thaumatin is used as a mixture of the intensely sweet proteins, used to enhance the taste of various foods, Flavoring Agents, Food Additives, Sweetening Agents.
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Applications
Thaumatin is used as a mixture of the intensely sweet proteins, used to enhance the taste of various foods, Flavoring Agents, Food Additives, Sweetening Agents.
Solubility
Soluble in water (25 mg/ml), and 60% ethanol. Insoluble in ether, and benzene .
Notes
Store in cool, dry conditions in well sealed containers. Keep container tightly closed.
RUO – Research Use Only
General References:
- Maria Szwacka.; Magdalena Krzymowska.; Anita Osuch.; Magdalena Ewa Kowalczyk.; Stefan Malepszy. Variable properties of transgenic cucumber plants containing the thaumatin II gene from Thaumatococcus daniellii. Acta Physiologiae Plantarum. 2002, 24, (2), 173-185.
- van der Wel, H.; van Soest, T.C.; Royers, E.C. Crystallization and crystal data of thaumatin I, a sweet-tasting protein from Thaumatococcus daniellii benth. FEBS Letters. 1975, 56, (2), 316-317.