Is Neohesperidine DC vegetarian?
Neohesperidine DC
Neohesperidine dihydrochalcone (Neohesperidine DC) is a semi-synthetic sweetener derived from neohesperidin, a flavonoid found in bitter orange (Citrus aurantium). It is used as an intense sweetener and flavour modifier in food.
| Also known as | 1-[4-[[2-O-(6-deoxy-α-L-mannopyranosyl)-β-D-glucopyranosyl]oxy]-2,6-dihydroxyphenyl]-3-(3-hydroxy-4-methoxyphenyl)propan-1-one, Neohesperidin dihydrochalcone, Neohesperidine dihydrochalcone, Neohesperidyl dihydrochalcone, NHDC |
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| INCI name | Neohesperidine DC |
| E number | E959 |
| INS number | 959 |
| EC number | 243-978-6 |
| CosIng ID | 85064 |
| Last reviewed | 22 April 2026 |
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