| CAS# | 165450-17-9 |
| FORMULA | C20H30N2O5 |
| INS Number | 961 |
| E Number | E961 |
| Synonyms | Mirasee; L,L-Neotame |
| GROUPS/USES | Sweetener, Flavor enhancer |
| Markets | Food & Beverage |
FAQ’S
What is Neotame?
Neotame is a non-caloric artificial sweetener and flavor enhancer that is used in many foods and drinks.
What are the uses of Neotame?
Neotame is used in baked goods like cakes and puddings, beverages like carbonated soft drinks, drink powder, hot drinks like coffee, yogurts, chewing gum, bubble gum, frozen desserts. It is also used as a tabletop sweetener.
Is Neotame safe for use?
The FDA has approved neotame as safe for the public. It is safe for people with type 2 diabetes and phenylketonuria. It is metabolized quickly and doesn’t stay in the body for long.
Choice Organochem LLP supplies Neotame to users/customers for Food & Beverages.
Neotame Specifications
Food Grade-JECFA
| Test Items | Specifications |
| Appearance | White to off-white powder |
| Assay | NLT 97.0% and NMT 102.0% on the anhydrous basis |
| Solubility | Sparingly soluble in water, very soluble in Ethanol |
| pH | 5.0-7.0 |
| Melting Range | 81° – 84° |
| Water | NMT 5.0% |
| N-[N-(3,3-Dimethylbutyl)-αaspartyl]-L-phenylalanine | NMT 1.5% |
| Other Related Substances | NMT 2.0% |
| Sulfated Ash | NMT 0.2% |
| Specific Rotation | [α]D20 : Between –40.0° and –43.3° (0.5 % solution) calculated on the anhydrous basis |
| Lead | NMT 1mg/kg |
