Neotame (E961) Ultra High-Intensity Sweetener

Key characteristics

• Ultra high potency: significantly more intense than aspartame and sucrose, typically used at very low ppm levels.
• Non-caloric: contributes negligible calories at typical use levels.
• Sugar-like sweetness: well suited to blends where flavour quality is critical.
• Heat stability: suitable for many processed and baked applications when used correctly.
• Synergistic effects: often combined with other sweeteners (e.g. sucralose, acesulfame K, aspartame, stevia) and polyols to optimise taste and cost-in-use.

Indicative specification points

Atlas tailors specifications to your internal quality system and regulatory requirements. Typical commercial features include:

• Appearance: white to off-white crystalline powder.
• Assay: neotame content meeting recognised food additive monographs where applicable.
• Physical characteristics: small particle size adapted to premix and blending requirements.
• Controlled impurity profile, heavy metals and residual solvents, suitable for use in foods and beverages.
• Microbiological criteria aligned with high-intensity sweetener standards.

Detailed specification sheets, COAs and analytical methods can be aligned with your project during qualification and first orders.

Beverages & liquid applications

• Carbonated soft drinks, energy drinks and flavoured waters in sugar-free and zero-calorie variants.
• Juice drinks and nectars where neotame works with other sweeteners to rebuild sweetness.
• Liquid concentrates and syrups for beverage dispensers and post-mix systems.
• Ready-to-drink teas and coffees, especially where taste and stability over shelf life are key.

Tabletop & dry mixes

• Tabletop sweeteners formulated as powders, tablets or stick packs.
• Powdered beverage mixes where very low neotame dosage supports intense sweetness.

Confectionery, bakery & nutrition

• Chewing gum and sugar-free confectionery where neotame is part of multi-sweetener systems.
• Reduced-sugar baked goods, snack bars and cereals, combined with bulk sweeteners such as polyols.
• Sports nutrition and meal replacement products where sweetness, calorie targets and flavour systems must align.

Formulation guidance

• Use neotame at very low levels based on sensory trials and local regulations; it is designed for micro-dosage applications.
• Combine with other high-intensity sweeteners and polyols to achieve a balanced, sugar-like profile.
• Coordinate with acidulant and flavour systems to manage sweetness perception and any potential off-notes.
• Ensure accurate dosing equipment, particularly in premix and tablet production, to avoid overdosing.

Quality & regulatory documentation

• Supplied according to relevant food additive regulations for E961 in markets where neotame is permitted.
• Full specification and COA for each batch, aligned with your internal quality standards.
• Supporting information on GMO status, allergens, residual solvents, heavy metals, micro limits and contaminants available as needed.
• Certificates such as Halal, Kosher, ISO can be provided where available from the manufacturer.
• Your internal teams remain responsible for final label and regulatory approval; Atlas provides transparent data to support these decisions.

Packaging, storage & logistics

• Typical packaging: multi-layer 25 kg bags, fibre drums or smaller packs, depending on supplier and project size.
• Customised pack sizes and pallet configurations can be discussed for long-term contracts.
• Store in cool, dry conditions, protected from moisture, light and strong odours.
• Atlas organises shipments under FOB, CFR, CIF or other Incoterms, with full export documentation support.

For current availability, lead times and documentation templates, please contact Atlas with your specific project requirements and destination markets.