Product name: NHDC(Neohesperidin Dihydrochalcone)

Synonym(s): Neosperidin dihydrochalcon;E-959;FEMA 3811;nci-c60764;Neohesperidin DC;NEOHESPERIDINE DC;Neohesperidin DHC;Neohesperidine hydrate

Botanical source: Immature fruit of Citrus

Active Ingredient: Neohesperidin Dihydrochalcone

Specification: 96% HPLC

CAS No.: 20702-77-6

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

Function: As Sweetener, NHDC is a compound roughly 1500-1800 times sweeter than sugar at threshold concentrations; around 340 times sweeter than sugar weight-for-weight. Its potency is naturally affected by such factors as the application in which it is used, and the pH of the product.
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 food safe for up to five years when stored in optimal conditions.
As a flavour enhancer, NHDC is used in a wide range of products and is indicated by the E number E 959.