Comparing E210 - Benzoic acid vs E961 - Neotame
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Found in 386 products
Found in 225 products
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Interest over time for 2 keywords in U.S. during the last 10 years.
Interest over time for 2 keywords in U.S. during the last 10 years.
Popular questions
Is benzoic acid soluble in water?
Only sparingly—about 3 g per liter at room temperature; its solubility increases in hot water and it dissolves readily in many organic solvents.
Is benzoic acid polar?
It has a polar carboxyl group but a nonpolar aromatic ring, so overall it’s only weakly polar; its benzoate salt is much more polar and water‑soluble.
Is benzoic acid a strong acid?
No—it's a weak acid, with a pKa of about 4.2.
What is the melting point of benzoic acid?
About 122–123 °C (251–253 °F).
Is benzoic acid bad for you?
At approved food levels it’s considered safe, with an ADI of 0–5 mg/kg body weight/day; some people may experience irritation or hypersensitivity, and benzene formation in certain acidic drinks is monitored and kept very low.
How can i buy neotame?
It’s primarily sold business‑to‑business by food‑ingredient suppliers; consumers may find food‑grade neotame from specialty additive distributors online, but retail availability is limited and may require a business account.
How is neotame chemically different from sucrose?
Neotame is a synthetic dipeptide methyl ester (a modified aspartame with a 3,3‑dimethylbutyl group), whereas sucrose is a carbohydrate disaccharide of glucose and fructose.
How is neotame made?
It is produced by chemically modifying aspartame via reductive alkylation with 3,3‑dimethylbutyraldehyde to form N‑(3,3‑dimethylbutyl)‑L‑aspartyl‑L‑phenylalanine methyl ester, then purified and crystallized.
How is neotame used in food?
As a high‑intensity sweetener, it’s added at parts‑per‑million levels to beverages, confections, dairy, and baked goods—often blended with other sweeteners for taste and stability—providing sweetness with minimal calories.
How much is neotame compared statisctic?
It is about 7,000–13,000 times sweeter than sucrose; in the EU the ADI is 2 mg/kg body weight/day, and typical use levels are around 1–10 ppm (mg/kg) depending on the product.