Knowde Enhanced TDS
Identification & Functionality
- Ingredient Name
- Food Ingredients Functions
- Food Additive Number
- E 960, INS 960
- Technologies
- Product Families
- Functionality
PCS-3018 is developed for use in most food and beverage systems. The sweetness potency of PCS-3018 is 217 times sweeter than sugar at 5% sugar equivalent sweetness.
- Country of Origin
This product is manufactured in Malaysia.
Features & Benefits
- Labeling Claims
- Product Highlights
PCS-3018 is made from stevia extract and purified through a proprietary process to have a well-defined ratio of steviol glycoside molecules. The process does not use any solvents or processing aides not approved for use in food processing.
Applications & Uses
- Markets
- Food & Nutrition Applications
- Application Information
PCS-3018 can be used as a natural sweetener in food & beverage products.
Properties
- Specifications
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Total Steviol Glycosides (anhydrous basis) | min. 95 | % (wt/wt) | - |
| Reb M | min. 90 | % | - |
| Ash Content | max. 1.0 | - | - |
| Lead (as Pb) | max. 1.0 | ppm | - |
| Arsenic Content (as As) | max. 0.5 | ppm | - |
| Mercury (as Hg) | max. 0.05 | ppm | - |
| Standard Plate Count | max. 1000 | CFU/g | - |
| Yeast | max. 100 | CFU/g | - |
| Mold | max. 100 | CFU/g | - |
| Total Coliforms | Not Detected | MPN/g | - |
Regulatory & Compliance
- Certifications & Compliance
- Regulatory Status
- FDA GRAS 323
- Meets JECFA and EU specification
Technical Details & Test Data
- Allergen
This product does not contain any allergenic protein materials.
- Quality Assurance
Strict quality control procedures are enforced during manufacture. Each lot of product is sampled and tested using laboratory methods that reference various recognized standard testing procedures.
Packaging & Availability
- Country Availability
- Regional Availability
Storage & Handling
- Storage and Handling
Store in a cool, dry, ventilated area. Refrigeration not required