Technical Data Sheet (TDS)
Product Name: Neohesperidin Dihydrochalcone (NHDC)
CAS No.: 20702-77-6
EINECS No.: 244-441-1
Molecular Formula: C28H36O15
Molecular Weight: 612.58 g/mol
Synonyms: NHDC, Neohesperidin DC
1. Product Description
Neohesperidin Dihydrochalcone (NHDC) is a natural sweetener derived from citrus flavonoids. It is intensely sweet, heat-stable, and suitable for use in food, beverage, and pharmaceutical formulations. NHDC also finds application in industrial uses, such as flavor modification and bitterness masking.
2. Specifications
| Parameter | Food Grade | Industrial Grade |
|---|
| Appearance | White to off-white crystalline powder | White crystalline powder |
| Odor & Taste | Characteristic, slightly sweet | Characteristic, slightly sweet |
| Mesh Size | ≥ 80% pass 80 mesh | ≥ 80% pass 80 mesh |
| Moisture (%) | ≤ 5% | ≤ 5% |
| Ash (%) | ≤ 1% | ≤ 2% |
| Heavy Metals (ppm) | ≤ 10 | ≤ 20 |
| Lead (Pb, ppm) | ≤ 2 | ≤ 5 |
| Arsenic (As, ppm) | ≤ 1 | ≤ 2 |
| Cadmium (Cd, ppm) | ≤ 1 | ≤ 2 |
| Mercury (Hg, ppm) | ≤ 0.1 | ≤ 0.1 |
| Total Plate Count (CFU/g) | ≤ 1000 | ≤ 5000 |
| Yeast & Mold (CFU/g) | ≤ 100 | ≤ 500 |
| E.coli | Negative | Negative |
| Salmonella | Negative | Negative |
| Sweetness vs Sucrose | 1500 – 1800× | 1500 – 1800× |
| Solubility | Soluble in water (0.2 g/mL at 25°C) | Soluble in water (0.2 g/mL at 25°C) |
3. Applications
Food Grade:
Sweetener for beverages, confectionery, chewing gum, dairy products.
Bitterness masking agent in citrus-flavored foods.
Heat-stable sweetener for baked goods and processed foods.
Industrial Grade:
Flavor modifier in pharmaceuticals.
Raw material for chemical synthesis and research.
Bitterness reduction in dietary supplements and nutraceuticals.
4. Storage & Handling
Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area, away from direct sunlight.
Keep container tightly closed when not in use.
Recommended storage temperature: 15–25°C.
Handle with standard good laboratory or manufacturing practices.
5. Regulatory Information
Complies with FCC, JP, and EU food additive standards.
Non-GMO and generally recognized as safe (GRAS).
Kosher & Halal certification available upon request.
6. Packaging
25 kg / fiber drum with double PE liner (or as per customer requirement).
7. Shelf Life
2 years from manufacture date under recommended storage conditions.
8. Remarks
Product meets both food-grade and industrial-grade specifications.
Certificates such as COA, MSDS, TSE/BSE can be provided upon request.
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