Microbial synthesis of the sweet-tasting plant protein thaumatin |
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Authors: | L Edens H van der Wel |
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Institution: | Unilever Research Laboratorium, PO Box 114, 3130 AC Vlaardingen, The Netherlands |
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Abstract: | Thaumatin, the intensely sweet-tasting protein from the African plant, Thaumatococcus daniellii, is a potential low-caloric substitute for sugar and an attractive compound for studying the structural aspects of sweetness perception. Since thaumatin has other properties, such as flavour enhancement, it could also be used in products other than low-calorie foods. Recombinant DNA techniques could be used to synthesize this protein in quantities sufficient for such applications. |
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