Thaumatococcus daniellii

Why You Need It

• Zero-Calorie Sweetness: Enjoy sweet flavors without spiking blood sugar or adding calories.
• Natural Flavor Enhancer: It masks bitter aftertastes often found in artificial sweeteners or medicines.
• Safe for Diabetics: It does not raise blood glucose levels, making it an excellent sugar alternative.

Deep Dive

Thaumatococcus daniellii is prized for its protein, Thaumatin. When you consume it, the protein interacts with the sweet taste receptors on your tongue, tricking your brain into perceiving sweetness. Because it is a protein, it is naturally biodegradable and non-toxic. In the food industry, it is used to round out the flavor profiles of low-calorie foods, providing the mouthfeel and satisfaction of sugar without the metabolic downsides. It is particularly helpful for anyone on a ketogenic diet, Paleo diet, or simply trying to lower their overall sugar consumption.

Natural Food Sources

Thaumatococcus daniellii is not a nutrient found in standard fruits and vegetables like Vitamin C or Iron. It is a specific plant extract. The natural source is the aril (pulp) of the fruit from the Thaumatococcus daniellii plant.

Supplementation

You will rarely find this ingredient in a pill. Instead, it is found as a food additive or flavoring agent. Look for it on labels of:

• Sugar-free candies and gums
• 'Miracle fruit' tablets (which often use related compounds or extracts)
• Low-calorie baked goods
• It is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use in specific quantities.