Is Thaumatin Sweeter Than Fructose?
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Derived from the West African katemfe fruit, thaumatin is a natural protein sweetener that is approximately 2,000 to 3,000 times sweeter than sucrose (table sugar) on a weight basis. This potency confirms that thaumatin is significantly sweeter than fructose, which is only about 1.2 to 1.8 times sweeter than sucrose. The vast difference in sweetness intensity is due to their distinct chemical structures and how they interact with the tongue's taste receptors.
