Alkaline Conditions

matococcus daniellii Benth.i) The moleculaT mass of the protein is 22 kDa and the higher order structure of the protein is maintained by eight disulfide bridges.2・3) Thaumatin is the sweetest substance for man and is, on a molar basis, 100,OOO times sweeter than sucrose.i) Today, thaumatin is used commercially for its intense sweetness, taste masking, fiavor enhancement, and synergistic properties to produce dramatic effects in food products.") Although thermostability would be one of the most important feature to use it in food products, that of thaumatin has not yet been elarified.5) Etheridge4) mentioned that thaumatin is a thermostable protein. However, Van der Wel and Loevei)