Tangerine Peel Extract,Neohesperidin Dihydrochalcone(NHDC)

English name: Neohesperidin Dihydrochalcone

Latin Name: Citrus reticulata

Part Used: Citrus reticulata Fruit, Citrus reticulata Peel, Tangerine Peel

Active Ingredients: Neohesperidin Dihydrochalcone, NHDC

Testing Method: HPLC 98% EP

Appearance: white crystalline powder

Specification : Neohesperidin Dihydrochalcone 98%, 1800 times Sweetener

CAS No.: 20702-77-6

Molecular Formula: C28H36O15

Molecular Weight: 612.58

Description of Tangerine Peel Extract,Neohesperidin Dihydrochalcone(NHDC)

What is Neohesperidin dihydrochalcone (NHDC)?

Neohesperidine dihydrochalcone is a bitterness supressor and flavour modifier which also gives a very intense sweet taste. Neohesperidine DC is 1500-1800 times sweeter than sucrose at threshold concentrations.Currently, Neohesperidin DC (NHDC) is authorised for human consumption, either as a sweetener or as a flavour modifier, in many areas including all the countries within the European Union, USA, Australia and New Zealand, and several countries in Africa, Asia, Europe and Latin America. Besides its ample use as a food ingredient, recent developments have also paved the way for the use of Neohesperidin DC in those pharmaceutical products which need a taste improvement.

Function of Tangerine Peel Extract,Neohesperidin Dihydrochalcone(NHDC)

1. 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.

2. 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.

3. Used for livestock feed as a means of reducing feeding time.

4. 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.

Application of Tangerine Peel Extract,Neohesperidin Dihydrochalcone(NHDC)

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.

4.Applied in Feed Field,Used for livestock feed as a means of reducing feeding time.