Sub Product
Bakery Thaumatin Flavor, Beverage Grade Thaumatin Sweetener, Confectionery Thaumatin Flavor, Dairy Thaumatin Flavor, +5
Last Updated
2026-06-23
Key takeaways for search and sourcing teams
- Thaumatin market coverage spans 7 countries.
- 10 exporter companies and 8 importer companies are indexed in the global supply chain intelligence network for this product.
- 16 supplier-linked transactions are summarized across the top 4 countries.
- 0 premium suppliers and 0 catalog items are currently listed.
- Wholesale sample entries: 0; farmgate sample entries: 0.
- Page data last updated on 2026-06-23.
Global Supplier Transactions, Export Activity, and Price Benchmarks for Thaumatin
Analyze 16 supplier-linked transactions across the top 4 countries, with monthly unit-price benchmarks to track export competitiveness and sourcing risk for Thaumatin.
Thaumatin Country YoY Change in Supplier Transactions and Export Momentum
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Top YoY shifts for Thaumatin: United States (+152.3%), United Kingdom (+24.6%), India (+7.3%).
Thaumatin Country-Level Supplier Transaction and Unit Price Summary
As of 2025-07, benchmark Thaumatin country transaction counts with monthly unit price and volume to prioritize supplier and export markets.
In 2025-12, countries with visible Thaumatin transaction unit prices: United Kingdom (4160.90 USD / kg).
| Country | YoY Change | Transaction Count | 2025-07 | 2025-08 | 2025-09 | 2025-10 | 2025-11 | 2025-12 | 2026-01 | 2026-02 | 2026-03 | 2026-04 | 2026-05 | 2026-06 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | +24.6% | 11 | 6416.43 USD / kg (102.25 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | 4160.90 USD / kg (93.02 kg) | ||||||
| United States | +152.3% | 1 | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | 126.17 USD / kg (17 kg) | - (-) | ||||||
| India | +7.3% | 3 | 5750.00 USD / kg (0.6 kg) | - (-) | 4950.00 USD / kg (2 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | ||||||
| Switzerland | -1.2% | 1 | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) |
Thaumatin Global Supply Chain Coverage
18 companies
10 exporters and 8 importers are mapped for Thaumatin.
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Thaumatin Export Supplier Intelligence, Trade Flows, and Price Signals
10 exporter companies are mapped in Tridge Supply Chain Intelligence for Thaumatin. Exporters and importers can use company profiles and analytics to evaluate supplier coverage, trading activity, and route opportunities.
Thaumatin Top Exporters and Supplier Profiles
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(India)
Latest Export Transaction: 2025-09-13
Recently Export Partner Companies: 3
Industries: Food WholesalersOthers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleTrade
Exporting Countries: Australia, United States, United Kingdom
Supplying Products: Thaumatin, Natural Thaumatin Sweetener
(United Kingdom)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-06-01
Recently Export Partner Companies: 2
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Industries: Food Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Food Manufacturing
Exporting Countries: South Korea, India, United States, Colombia
Supplying Products: Thaumatin, Stevia Sweetener Powder, Salt +3
(Mexico)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-05-23
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 1M - 5M
Industries: Brokers And Trade AgenciesFood ManufacturingOthers
Value Chain Roles: Food ManufacturingTrade
Exporting Countries: United States, China
Supplying Products: Neotame, Thaumatin
(China)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-05-23
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 1 - 10 Employees
Industries: Food WholesalersOthers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleTrade
Exporting Countries: India
Supplying Products: Sucralose, Thaumatin
(Hong Kong)
Latest Export Transaction: 2025-08-12
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Food WholesalersOthers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleTrade
Exporting Countries: Mexico
Supplying Products: Sodium polyphosphate, Thaumatin
(China)
Latest Export Transaction: 2025-10-06
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 51 - 100 Employees
Industries: Food Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Food Manufacturing
Exporting Countries: Ecuador
Supplying Products: Dextrose, Sucralose, Thaumatin +2
Thaumatin Global Exporter Coverage
10 companies
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Thaumatin Import Buyer Intelligence, Demand Signals, and Price Benchmarks
8 importer companies are mapped for Thaumatin demand intelligence. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to prioritize buyers, distributors, and downstream demand partners by market.
Thaumatin Top Buyers, Importers, and Demand Partners
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(India)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-05-23
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 501 - 1000 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 10M - 50M
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: Algeria, United Arab Emirates, Bangladesh, Italy, Russia, New Zealand, Philippines, Georgia, Oman, Tunisia
(South Korea)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-06-01
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 51 - 100 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 10M - 50M
Industries: Beverage ManufacturingFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Vietnam, United States, Germany
(South Korea)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-06-01
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: -
(Ecuador)
Latest Import Transaction: 2025-10-06
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 1 - 10 Employees
Industries: Food ManufacturingFood Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: -
(Kenya)
Latest Import Transaction: 2025-11-11
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: -
(Mexico)
Latest Import Transaction: 2025-08-12
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Brokers And Trade AgenciesFood WholesalersOthers
Value Chain Roles: -
Global Importer Coverage
8 companies
Importer company count highlights the current depth of demand-side visibility for Thaumatin.
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Classification
Product TypeIngredient
Product FormPowder
Industry PositionFood Additive (Sweetener / Flavour Enhancer)
Market
Thaumatin is a high-intensity sweet-tasting protein ingredient used globally mainly as a sweetener and flavour enhancer/flavour modifier in formulated foods and beverages. It is defined in international additive systems as INS 957 (Codex/JECFA) and E 957 in the European Union, and in the U.S. its use is commonly supported through GRAS notices reviewed by FDA. Commercial supply is ultimately tied to botanical sourcing from the katemfe fruit (Thaumatococcus daniellii) from West/Central Africa, which creates a niche, specialty-ingredient trade profile rather than a bulk commodity flow. Recent JECFA evaluations also reference recombinant production routes for thaumatin II, signaling a potential pathway for longer-term supply diversification alongside traditional plant extraction.
Specification
Major VarietiesThaumatin I, Thaumatin II
Physical Attributes
- Odourless, cream-coloured powder
- Very soluble in water
Compositional Metrics
- Obtained by aqueous extraction (pH 2.5–4.0) of the arils of the fruit of Thaumatococcus daniellii
- Not less than 15.1% nitrogen on the dried basis, equivalent to not less than 93% protein (N x 6.2) (JECFA specification)
- Loss on drying: not more than 9.0% (JECFA specification)
- Microbiological criteria include total aerobic plate count limit and E. coli negative requirement (JECFA specification)
Grades
- JECFA/FAO Combined Compendium of Food Additive Specifications for Thaumatin (INS 957)
- EU specifications framework for food additives (Commission Regulation (EU) No 231/2012) applies to E 957 (thaumatin)
ProcessingProtein ingredient intended for use at low inclusion levels due to high sweetness intensityThermal and formulation stability is pH- and matrix-dependent (greater heat stability under acidic conditions; aggregation can occur under neutral pH with sufficient heat exposure)
Supply Chain
Value Chain
- Katemfe fruit arils (Thaumatococcus daniellii) sourcing (wild-harvested supply noted in EFSA re-evaluation) -> acidic aqueous extraction (pH 2.5–4.0) -> purification/concentration -> drying to powder -> sale as ingredient to flavour houses and food manufacturers
Demand Drivers
- Use as a sweetener and flavour enhancer/flavour modifier in beverages, desserts, bakery products, snacks, cereals, and table-top sweetener preparations
Temperature
- Heat stability increases at lower pH; EFSA-reviewed literature and data indicate aggregation/precipitation risks under neutral pH with sufficient heat exposure, while acidic conditions are more protective
Shelf Life
- EFSA-reviewed stability data include long-term storage testing of the additive (multi-year) and note that stability is application- and matrix-dependent (e.g., different behavior in beverages versus gelatin-containing confectionery)
Risks
Supply Concentration HighGlobal thaumatin supply is ultimately dependent on extracting proteins from arils of the West/Central African katemfe fruit (Thaumatococcus daniellii). EFSA reports that the plant material used for extraction has been described by operators as wild-growing and not commercially cultivated, which increases vulnerability to supply disruption, variable availability, and upstream quality variability compared with fully cultivated industrial crops.Qualify multiple suppliers and origins where available, tighten incoming specifications (identity, microbiology, and contaminants), and track emerging alternative supply routes (e.g., recombinant thaumatin II evaluated by JECFA) as part of a diversification strategy.
Regulatory Compliance MediumThaumatin use is governed by jurisdiction-specific frameworks (e.g., Codex GSFA provisions for INS 957, EU authorisation/conditions for E 957, and U.S. GRAS-notice-based uses). Differences in allowed food categories, maximum levels/GMP conditions, and labeling requirements can create reformulation and market-access risk.Maintain a jurisdiction-by-jurisdiction regulatory matrix for target products and confirm that intended use conditions align with Codex/EU/U.S. status before commercialization.
Food Safety MediumAs a proteinaceous ingredient, thaumatin requires robust allergen and safety evaluation controls; EFSA notes that no conclusion on oral allergenicity could be drawn from available human data while also considering it a digestible protein. In addition, compliance with microbiological and contaminant specifications is critical given the botanical origin of the source material.Use validated supplier QA programs, require conformance to JECFA/EU specifications and CoA verification, and implement allergen risk review and appropriate labeling assessments where required.
Occupational Safety MediumProtein powders can pose inhalation sensitisation hazards during handling; EFSA (feed additive assessment) notes thaumatin is considered a respiratory sensitiser due to its proteinaceous nature.Apply dust control measures (local exhaust ventilation), closed handling where feasible, and appropriate PPE and training in blending/packing operations.
Sustainability
- Botanical sourcing traceability and variability risk (EFSA notes arils used for extraction are not commercially cultivated and are harvested from the wild, implying dependence on specific ecosystems and collection practices)
- Environmental contamination exposure risk (EFSA discusses potential susceptibility to contaminants such as toxic elements from environmental sources for wild-harvested raw material)
FAQ
What is thaumatin and where does it come from?Thaumatin is a group of intensely sweet proteins isolated from the katemfe fruit (Thaumatococcus daniellii). FDA describes it as a sweet protein ingredient derived from this West African fruit, and JECFA specifications define it as obtained by aqueous extraction from the fruit arils.
Is thaumatin considered an internationally recognized food additive?Yes. WHO’s JECFA database lists thaumatin as INS 957, and the Codex GSFA Online database provides provisions for its use as a sweetener and flavour enhancer under GMP conditions in specified food categories.
How sweet is thaumatin compared with sugar?FDA notes that thaumatin has a sweetness about 2,000 to 3,000 times that of table sugar, which is why it is typically used at very low inclusion levels in finished foods.
Does thaumatin have an acceptable daily intake (ADI)?Both JECFA and EFSA have concluded that a numerical ADI is not needed; JECFA lists an ADI of “not specified,” and EFSA’s re-evaluation concludes there is no safety concern at assessed use levels and that a numerical ADI is not required.
Sources
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