Neohesperidine Dihydrochalcone
Also known as: E959, Neohesperidin dihydrochalcone, Neohesperidine DC, NHDC
NHDC is an EU-authorized intense sweetener with an ADI of 5 mg/kg bw/day (EFSA). Not approved as a sweetener in the U.S.
What it is
Neohesperidine dihydrochalcone (NHDC, E959): intense sweetener derived from bitter orange flavonoid neohesperidin.
High-intensity sweetener (~1500-1800x sucrose) and flavor modifier.
Why it's flagged
- not FDA-approved as sweetener (only flavor modifier)
What regulators actually say
"EFSA Panel re-confirmed the ADI of 5 mg/kg bw per day for neohesperidine dihydrochalcone (E 959) and concluded that the dietary exposure does not exceed the ADI for any population group."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
Not approved as a sweetener; permitted only as a flavor adjuvant under FEMA GRAS 3811.
European Union — EFSA
Authorized under Reg (EC) 1333/2008; ADI 5 mg/kg bw/day.
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