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Sweetener Aspartame
Synonyms :Aspartylphenylalanine methyl ester,APM
Chemical name :N-L-a-aspartyl-L-phenylalanine,methyl ester
Chemical formula :C14H18N2O5
Molecular weight :294.31
DESCRIPTION
Aspartame is a nutritive, intense sweetener and Flavour enhancer with a taste close to sugar. It has a sweetness approximately 200 times that of sucrose.It is a white, odourless, crystalline powder or granular, having a clean sweet taste.
SHELF-LIFE
Two years when container is kept tightly closed and inner bag sealed,and storage conditions are cool and dry. Re-evaluate product after this period.
PACKAGING
YAMEI Aspartame is available in cardboard boxes containing polyethylene bags of 25 KG,or as otherwise agreed upon.
SPECIFICATION
Identification(chemical and infra-red) Conforms to FCC&USP-NF-standards
Assay (dry basis) 98.0 – 102.0%(wt)
Loss on drying max. 4.5%(wt)
Residue on ignition max. 0.2%(wt)
Diketopiperazine,DKP max. 1.5%(wt)
Phenylalanine(Ph.Eur) max. 0.05%(wt)
Other related substances max. 1.5%(wt)
Chromatographic purity(USP-NF) max. 1.5%(wt)
pH(0.8% in water) between 4.5 and 6.0
Conductivity(0.8% in water)(Ph.Eur) max. 30 μS/cm
Specific rotation between +14.5°and +16.5°
Transmittance min. 0.95
Appearance of solution(Ph.Eur) passes test
Heavy metals(as pb) max. 10 ppm
Lead (Pb) max. 1 ppm
Cadmium (Cd) : max.0.1 ppm
Mercury (Hg) max. 0.03 ppm
Cooper(Cu) max. 30 ppm
ZINC(Zn) max. 50 ppm
Arsenic(As) max. 3 ppm
Other optical isomers passes test
Organic volatile impurities(USP-NF) passes test
Type: Sweeteners |