Comparing E957 - Thaumatin vs E960A - Steviol glycosides from Stevia

What is thaumatin sweetener?

Thaumatin (E957) is a naturally occurring sweet-tasting protein from the katemfe fruit (Thaumatococcus daniellii), used as a high-intensity sweetener and flavor modifier. It may be extracted from the plant or produced by fermentation.

How sweet is thaumatin?

Roughly 2,000–3,000 times sweeter than sucrose by weight, with a slow onset and very long-lasting sweetness, so only tiny amounts are used.

Thaumatin what is it?

It's a mixture of sweet proteins (mainly thaumatin I and II) from the West African katemfe plant, approved as E957 for sweetening and flavor enhancement.

Thaumatin, the sweet protein in katemfe, a plant which grows primarily in nigeria.?

Yes—thaumatin is the sweet protein mixture extracted from katemfe (Thaumatococcus daniellii) native to West Africa, used in foods as E957 and also made via fermentation.

What does pure thaumatin taste like?

Extremely sweet with a delayed onset and lingering sweetness; at higher levels some people perceive licorice-like or cooling notes and a slight aftertaste.