Comparing E957 - Thaumatin vs E968 - Erythritol
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Popular questions
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.
Is erythritol bad for you?
No—regulators (e.g., FDA, EFSA) consider erythritol safe at typical food-use levels, and it doesn’t raise blood sugar or cause tooth decay. Large amounts can cause digestive upset, and a recent observational study linked high blood erythritol levels with cardiovascular risk, but causation hasn’t been shown.
What are the dangers of erythritol?
The main concern is gastrointestinal discomfort (bloating, diarrhea) when large amounts are consumed; in the EU, polyol-containing foods may carry a laxative-effect warning. An observational study has linked high circulating erythritol with cardiovascular events, but evidence is not conclusive and guidance has not changed.
Is erythritol safe?
Yes—it's authorized in the EU (E968) and considered GRAS in the U.S., with no safety concern at reported uses. Some people may experience digestive upset if they consume a lot at once.
What is erythritol made from?
It’s typically produced by fermenting glucose (often from corn or wheat starch) with yeast-like microorganisms (e.g., Moniliella), then purified and crystallized.
Does erythritol raise blood sugar?
No—erythritol has little to no effect on blood glucose or insulin and is largely excreted unchanged.