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Aspartame
FCC4 |
| Aspartame is an odorless, low-calorie intensive
sweetener. It is chemically pure and contains no
additives, preservatives, or colors. Aspartame is
GMO free and BSE free. It is widely used in products
like table-top sweeteners, carbonated beverages,
jams, instant coffee, frozen milk products, chewing
gums and salad dressings. Aspartame is available
in different grades, such as powder, granules, troche
and liquid. |
| Physical,chemical and Microbiological
properties: |
Product
grade |
Structure |
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Aspartame(powder/granular) |
| CAS No. |
[22839-47-0] |
| Molecular weight |
294.31 |
| Insperction Standard |
FCCIV/USPXXIV/NF-19/EP2000 |
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| Test |
Result |
| 1. Appearance |
White crystalline powder. |
| 2. Assay (Titrimetric) |
98.0% to 102.0% (dried basis.) |
| 3. Specific Rotation[a] D |
+14.5° to +16.5° |
| 4. Loss on Drying |
≤4.5% |
| 5. Residue on Ignition (Sulphated Ash) |
≤0.2% |
6. Diketopiperazine (5-Benzy1-3, 6-Dioxo-2-Piperazineacetic
Acid)
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≤1.5% |
| 7. Organic Volatile Impurities |
In conformity with EP2000 |
| 8. Other Related Substances |
≤2.0% |
| 9. Transmittance |
95.0% min. |
| 10. Heavy Metals (As Pb) |
≤10 ppm |
| 11. Lead ( Pb) |
≤1 ppm |
| 12. Arsenic (As) |
≤3 ppm |
| 13. Conductivity (µ Mhos/Cm) |
≤30 (µ Mhos/cm) |
| 14. pH |
4.5 to 6.0 units |
| 15. L-a-Asparty1 L-Phenylalanine |
0.25% max. |
| 16. L-Phenylalanine |
0.5% max. |
| 17. Total Aerobic Count |
≤100 CFU/g |
| 18. Moulds and Yeasts |
≤100 CFU/g |
| 19. E. Coli |
Negative |
20. Salmonella S.D.
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Negative |
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| Packaging/Shipping: |
25 kg net weight carton boxes or fiber drums
with inner liner; Custom packaging is upon request;
Transportation: Non-hazardous. |
| Storage: |
| Store under dry and cool condition, and keep
product air-tight. |
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Sweeteners:
