China Food Grade Sweetener Aspartame USP FCC

DEscriptION:Aspartame is N-L-alpha-Aspartyl-L-phenylalanine-1-methyl ester. It is a white, crystalline powder or granular material that has a sweet taste. It is sparingly soluble in water and slightly soluble in alcohol. The pH of a 0.8% solution is between 4.5 and 6.0. Aspartame has a clean, sweet taste that is approximately 200 to 300 times sweeter than sugar.
SUGGESTED USES/APPLICATIONS:Powdered Soft Drinks, Dry Mixes, Yogurts, Ice Cream, DessertsSPECIFICATIONS:

Test Item Specification Test method or ReferenceIdentificationMeets RequirementsCurrent FCC / USP-NF / JECFAAssay (on dry basis)98.0% to 102.0%Current FCC / USP-NF / JECFALoss on Drying≤ 4.5%Current FCC / USP-NF / JECFAResidue on Ignition / Sulphated Ash≤ 0.2%Current FCC / USP-NF / JECFAOptical (Specific) Rotation+14.5° and +16.5°Current FCC / USP-NF / JECFATransmittance≥ 0.95Current USP-NF /JECFApH (0.8% Solution)4.5~6.0Current FCC / JECFAHeavy metal (as Pb)≤ 10 ppmCurrent USP-NF / JPLead≤ 1 ppmCurrent FCC / JECFAArsenic≤ 3 ppmCurrent FCC5-benzyl-3,6-dioxo-2- Piperazineacetic Acid (DKP)≤ 1.5%Current USP-NF / FCC / JECFAChromatographic Purity(USP-NF) Other Related Impurities(FCC)≤ 2.0% USP-NF/FCCCurrent USP-NF/FCCResidual SolventsMeets RequirementsCurrent USP-NFTotal Aerobic Plate Count≤ 250 CFU/gGBYeast and Mold Count≤ 100 CFU/gGBColiforms≤ 3.0 MPN/gGBEscherichia ColiNegative/gGBSalmonellaNegative/25gGB

PACKAGING:25-kg cardboard drums with two PE liner bags or as otherwise agreed upon.SHIPPING & HANDLING:Recommended to be stored in an odor-free environment. Low humidity conditions are recommended to minimize caking/degradation potentials.STORAGE:Aspartame should be stored in a cool, dry ambient environment. Avoid high heat.SHELF LIFE:The shelf life of this material is 5 years from the date of manufacture if stored in ambient room temperature conditions. Product should be reevaluated if it exceeds expiration date.