NHDC Sweetener / Neohesperidin Dihydrochalcone Powder
Lifeworth supplies NHDC sweetener powder for manufacturers developing reduced-sugar, taste-masking, and flavor-modifying formulations. Assay, appearance, sweetness profile, bitterness masking performance, solubility, and application suitability can be reviewed before sample testing or bulk order confirmation.
- NHDC powder available for high-intensity sweetness, taste masking, and flavor enhancement applications.
- Suitable for beverages, confectionery, nutraceuticals, oral care, animal feed, and bitter ingredient systems.
- Specification review includes assay, appearance, solubility, taste profile, heavy metals, and microbiological limits.
- COA, SDS/MSDS, TDS/spec sheet, sample support, and export documents available.
Tell us your application, target specification, and destination market so we can support grade selection, documentation review, and packaging recommendations.
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MOQ
MOQ depends on packaging and specification.
Lead Time
3–7 working days for standard items; bulk orders by schedule.
Incoterms
EXW / FOB / CIF / DAP / DDP
Sample
Free sample (shipping charged)
Quality & Documents
COA (per batch) • SDS/MSDS • TDS/Spec sheet (on request). Additional statements depend on product and market.
Product Overview
NHDC Sweetener is a high-intensity sweetener and taste-masking ingredient commonly used in food, beverage, nutraceutical, oral care, and feed flavor systems.
It is usually supplied as Neohesperidin Dihydrochalcone powder with assay options such as 98% or agreed specifications, and buyers often review assay, appearance, sweetness profile, bitterness masking performance, solubility, and regulatory suitability before technical or commercial evaluation.
It is commonly considered for reduced-sugar formulations, bitter ingredient masking, flavor enhancement, oral care products, and feed palatability systems, with sample evaluation and batch documentation available for sourcing reference.
Applications
Food & Beverage
NHDC can be used in reduced-sugar beverages, flavored drinks, confectionery, chewing gum, dessert systems, and flavor-enhanced food products. It is usually evaluated for sweetness enhancement, bitterness masking, flavor rounding, and compatibility with acids, flavors, colors, and other sweeteners.
Nutraceuticals & Supplements
NHDC may be considered in tablets, chewables, gummies, powder drinks, herbal extract blends, and functional supplement systems where bitterness or unpleasant taste needs to be reduced. Dosage, taste release, solubility, and compatibility with active ingredients should be tested in the final formulation.
Oral Care
NHDC can be used in toothpaste, mouthwash, breath-care products, and chewing gum systems where long-lasting sweetness and flavor enhancement are required. Buyers should review sensory profile, solubility, compatibility with flavors, and regulatory suitability for the target market.
Animal Feed & Palatability Systems
NHDC may be used in feed flavor systems to improve palatability and help mask bitter or unpleasant notes. Feed applications should review dosage, mixing uniformity, carrier compatibility, and local feed additive requirements before use.
How to Choose the Right Grade / Form
For Food and Beverage Applications
Choose an NHDC specification that matches the target sweetness level, flavor system, processing condition, and regulatory requirement. Beverage and confectionery applications should test sweetness onset, aftertaste, and flavor interaction in the finished product.
For Taste Masking Projects
When NHDC is used to mask bitterness, the grade should be evaluated together with the bitter ingredient, flavor system, dosage range, and finished product format. Sensory testing is more important than assay percentage alone.
For Oral Care and Chewing Products
Choose a grade with suitable taste profile, particle condition, and compatibility with flavor oils, cooling agents, humectants, and other oral care ingredients. Long-lasting sweetness should be checked in the final system.
For Feed Palatability Applications
For feed systems, review mixing behavior, dosage, carrier compatibility, and destination-market requirements. The selected grade should match the intended feed type and processing method.
Technical & Formulation Notes
Technical Notes
NHDC is a high-intensity sweetener and flavor-modifying ingredient derived from neohesperidin through further processing.
It is known for strong sweetness, delayed sweetness onset, long-lasting aftertaste, and bitterness masking properties, so it is often evaluated not only as a sweetener but also as a taste-improvement component.
For procurement evaluation, buyers should review assay, appearance, odor and taste, solubility behavior, particle condition, heavy metals, microbiological limits, and target-market compliance. Because NHDC has a strong sensory effect at low dosage, application testing should be carried out in the final product system before commercial use.
Manufacturing & Process
NHDC is commonly produced from citrus-derived neohesperidin through conversion, purification, crystallization, drying, and packing steps.
The commercial product is usually supplied as white to off-white powder with controlled assay, appearance, and impurity-related parameters.
Production and quality control focus on assay consistency, sensory profile, appearance, moisture, residue control, heavy metals, microbiological limits, and batch document traceability. Specification and document scope can be discussed according to the target application and destination market requirements.
Compatibility / Formulation Notes
- For beverages, test sweetness onset, lingering sweetness, bitterness masking, pH compatibility, flavor interaction, and processing stability.
- For nutraceutical products, evaluate NHDC together with herbal extracts, amino acids, minerals, proteins, or other bitter active ingredients.
- For oral care products, review flavor compatibility, long-lasting sweetness, solubility, cooling-agent interaction, and finished product sensory profile.
- For feed applications, check dosage uniformity, carrier compatibility, palatability performance, and local feed additive requirements.
- Because NHDC is used at low dosage, pilot testing is recommended to confirm sensory balance and avoid excessive lingering sweetness.
Extended QC & Test Items
Common QC items include appearance, identification, assay, loss on drying, residue on ignition, related substances, heavy metals, microbiological limits, and batch documentation.
Additional testing may be discussed for food, beverage, nutraceutical, oral care, feed, or export-oriented projects.
Product specifications
| Test | Specification | Method |
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| Appearance | White to off-white powder | Visual |
| Identification | Conforms to agreed specification | HPLC / Per specification |
| Assay | 98% or per agreed specification | HPLC |
| Loss on Drying | Per agreed specification | Per specification |
| Residue on Ignition | Per agreed specification | Per specification |
| Related Substances | Per agreed specification | Per specification |
| Heavy Metals | Per agreed specification | Per specification |
| Microbiological Limits | Per agreed specification | Per specification |
| Documents | COA per batch; SDS/MSDS and TDS available | Reference |
Storage, Shelf Life & Packaging
Storage
Store NHDC sweetener powder in a cool, dry, clean, and well-ventilated place.
Keep the packaging tightly sealed after opening and protect the material from moisture, heat, direct sunlight, and strong odors.
Shelf Life
Shelf life should be confirmed according to the agreed specification, packaging format, and storage condition.
For sourcing and quality review, please refer to the product label, COA, and batch-specific storage recommendation.
Packaging & Logistics
Sample Packing
Small samples can be arranged for sweetness evaluation, bitterness masking tests, flavor system comparison, application testing, and document review before bulk order confirmation.
Bulk Packing
Bulk packing can be supplied in aluminum foil bags, cartons, drums, 25kg bags, or other agreed packaging formats depending on grade, order quantity, and shipping requirements.
Customization
Assay selection, particle condition, packing size, labeling support, and application-based documentation can be discussed according to customer formulation and market requirements.
Logistics & Documents
COA, SDS/MSDS, TDS/spec sheet, packing list, invoice, and shipping documents can be provided according to order requirements. Additional statements can be discussed based on destination market and product application.
Supply, Documentation & Customization
Documents & Compliance
COA, SDS/MSDS, and TDS/spec sheet available based on product and market requirements.
Customization & Private Label
Custom packing, private label, and labeling support available depending on product type and order scope.
Commercial Support
Sample, lead time, and incoterm options can be discussed according to destination market and supply plan.
Why Source From Lifeworth
Defined Spec Clarity
We help buyers review assay, identification, appearance, sensory profile, document scope, and application suitability before order confirmation.
Customizable Key Target
Assay level, packing size, sample quantity, labeling support, and application-specific document needs can be discussed according to customer project requirements.
Batch Documentation Support
COA, SDS/MSDS, TDS/spec sheet, and other sourcing documents can be provided for quality review, supplier approval, and import preparation.
Export-Ready Bulk Supply
Lifeworth supports sample evaluation, specification review, bulk packing arrangement, and export documentation for food, beverage, nutraceutical, oral care, and feed customers.
FAQ
What is NHDC sweetener?
NHDC sweetener, also known as Neohesperidin Dihydrochalcone, is a high-intensity sweetener and taste-masking ingredient commonly used in food, beverage, nutraceutical, oral care, and feed flavor systems.
What is the main function of NHDC?
NHDC is used for sweetness enhancement, bitterness masking, flavor rounding, and taste improvement. It is often evaluated in formulations where bitter or unpleasant notes need to be reduced.
What specification can you supply?
Common commercial specifications include 98% NHDC powder or other agreed specifications. The suitable option depends on the target application, dosage, and regulatory requirement.
Can NHDC be used with other sweeteners?
Yes. NHDC can be evaluated with sweeteners such as stevia, sucralose, acesulfame potassium, erythritol, monk fruit extract, or other sweetener systems depending on the application and target taste profile.
What should buyers review before ordering?
Buyers should review assay, appearance, identification, taste profile, solubility behavior, heavy metals, microbiological limits, regulatory suitability, and batch documents before confirming an NHDC specification.
Can you provide samples and documents?
Yes. Samples can be arranged for formulation testing, and common documents include COA, SDS/MSDS, and TDS/spec sheet. Additional documents can be discussed according to market and order requirements.
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