CAS 53850-34-3

Thaumatins

Description:

Thaumatins are a group of sweet-tasting proteins derived from the fruit of the Thaumatococcus daniellii plant, native to West Africa. They are classified as thaumatin I and II, with thaumatin I being the most studied variant. Thaumatins are known for their intense sweetness, estimated to be several thousand times sweeter than sucrose, making them a popular natural sweetener in food and beverage applications. These proteins are water-soluble and have a relatively low molecular weight. Thaumatins are also characterized by their stability under heat and a wide range of pH levels, which allows them to retain their sweetness in various formulations. Additionally, they are considered safe for consumption and are often used in low-calorie and sugar-free products. Beyond their sweetening properties, thaumatins may also possess flavor-enhancing capabilities, making them valuable in the food industry. Their unique characteristics and natural origin contribute to their appeal as a sugar substitute in health-conscious markets.

Formula: Unspecified

Synonyms:

• A mixture in the ratio 2:1 of two polypeptides, thaumatin I and II, each consisting of 207 amino acid residues and having a molecular weight of about 22,000, extracted from the aril of the tropical fruit Thaumatococcus daniellii
• FEMA No. 3732
• Hsdb 3927
• Ketemfe fruit extract
• Neo San Maruku AG
• Neo San Maruku DC
• Plant proteins, talin
• Proteins, specific or class, thaumatins
• Sansweet T
• Sansweet T 147
• Sweeteners, talin
• Talin
• Talin (flavor protein)
• Talin (plant protein)
• Talin sweetener
• Thaumatin
• Thaumatin II
• Thaumatin [BAN]
• Thaumatins
• Thaumatins, thaumatin II

Thaumatin

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Thaumatin

Purity: 98%

Ref: 54-OR1030470

Thaumatin

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Purity: to pass test

Color and Shape: White to Gray to Brown powder to crystal

Ref: 3B-T1144

Thaumatin - Mixture of Thaumatin O, Thaumatin I, Thaumatin II, Thaumatin IIIa, and Thaumatin IIIb

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Pathogenesis-related protein; flavour modifier

Purity: Min. 95%

Color and Shape: Powder

Ref: 3D-FT67104

Thaumatin

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Formula: C₁₉H₂₉N₃O₃S

Purity: 98%

Color and Shape: Solid

Molecular weight: 379.5168599999998

Ref: IN-DA00DDXR

Thaumatin

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Thaumatin is a natural sweetener that is extracted from the katemfe fruit. It shares structural similarities with basic proteins and has been shown to inhibit enzyme activity in vitro. Thaumatin has also been shown to inhibit transcription-polymerase chain reaction (PCR) and protein synthesis in vitro, which may be due to its ability to bind to DNA and RNA. This binding inhibits ribosomal protein (rp) function, leading to the inhibition of mRNA translation. The carboxy terminal sequence of thaumatin is essential for its biological activity, as deletion of this region abolishes enzyme inhibition. Structural analysis has revealed that thaumatin interacts with RNA by forming hydrogen bonds with nucleotides in the major groove and stacking interactions with nucleotides in the minor groove. X-ray diffraction data has confirmed these findings, revealing that thaumatin binds to DNA at specific sites on the sugar-phosphate backbone.

Purity: Min. 95%

Color and Shape: Off-White Powder

Ref: 3D-FT139142