Knowde Enhanced TDS
Identification & Functionality
- Chemical Name
- Pharma & Nutraceuticals Functions
- Molecular formula
- C₂₈H₃₆O₁₅
- Technologies
- Product Families
- Molecular Formula
Features & Benefits
Properties
- Physical Form
- Appearance
- White or yellowish-white powder
- Soluble in
- Dimethyl Sulfoxide, Cool Water is 0.4-0.5 g/l but is very Soluble in Hot Water
- Insoluble in
- Methylene Chloride, Water
- Typical Properties
- Microbiological Values
- Assay
- Related Substances
- Heavy Metals
- Note
**NHP-DC crystallizes with 4 molecules of water forming a tetrahydrate. This corresponds to 10.5% water content.
- Stability
NHDC is very stable in crystalline form and in water solutions making it particularly suitable as a sweetener for beverages. It withstands high temperatures, and retains its characteristics following pasteurisation or sterilisation processes.
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Water Content** | max. 12 | % | Current EP |
| Sulphated Ash | max. 0.2 | % | Current EP |
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Aerobic Count | max. 1000 | cfu/g | — |
| Coliform Count | Absent | /g | — |
| Yeast and Mold Count | max. 100 | cfu/g | — |
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Assay | 96.0 - 101.0 | % | Current EP |
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Impurity B (neodiosmin) | max. 2 | — | — |
| Impurity D (naringin-dihydrochalcone) | max. 2 | — | — |
| Other Impurity | max. 0.5 | — | — |
| Total Impurities Other Than Impurity B | max. 2.5 | — | — |
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Heavy Metals | max. 10 | ppm | Current EP |
Regulatory & Compliance
Packaging & Availability
- Packaging Information
Packaging Type : Bags
In poly-bag lined carton-kraft drums of 1, 5, 10 and 25 Kg.
Storage & Handling
- Shelf Life
- 2 years
- Storage and Handling Conditions
NHDC is very stable in crystalline form and in water solutions making it particularly suitable as a sweetener for beverages. It withstands high temperatures, and retains its characteristics following pasteurization or sterilization processes.
- Shelf Life Conditions
Two years when stored as above.