Neotame
CAS Number: 165450-17-9
Neotame (E961) is an N-alkylated derivative of aspartame approximately 7,000–13,000 times sweeter than sucrose, making it the most potent approved food sweetener by mass. Unlike aspartame, it does not require a PKU warning and exhibits significantly greater heat stability (stable to 120°C). Used at ppm-level dosing (2–10 mg/kg product) in beverages, baked goods, and dairy, often in combination with other sweeteners.
Technical Specifications
| appearance | White crystalline powder |
| purity (%) | ≥99.0 |
| moisture (%) | ≤0.5 |
| heavy metals (ppm) | ≤10 |
| sweetness potency (vs sucrose) | 7000–13000× |
Applications
- Beverages (carbonated, still, dairy) ultra-low dose sweetening
- Baked goods and cereal products
- Tabletop sweetener and blend formulations
- Chewing gum and confectionery
- Pharmaceutical and nutraceutical products
Key Features
- Highest approved sweetness intensity, minimal usage quantity per batch
- No PKU labeling requirement unlike aspartame
- Improved heat stability versus aspartame, suitable for mild baking
- EU E961 approved, FDA approved, JECFA ADI 2 mg/kg bw
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