FDA Status
GRAS (Self-Affirmed)Naturally occurring protein extracted from the katemfe fruit of West Africa, approximately 2,000-3,000 times sweeter than sucrose. Primarily used as a flavor enhancer and sweetness modifier rather than a bulk sweetener.
Concerns
- •potential allergenicity as a protein-based sweetener, though no significant allergic reactions reported
CAERS Adverse Events
No adverse event reports found.
CAERS data is voluntary. Reports indicate correlation, not causation. About CAERS
International Status
European Union
approvedCanada
approvedCommonly Found In
chewing gumdairy productsbeveragespet foodpharmaceutical products
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