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L-Phenylalanine (food additive)

L-Phenylalanine is the primary raw material for aspartame and is widely used to enhance the sweetness of beverages and foods, owing to its high sweetness and low-calorie profile. In addition, it can undergo amino–carbonyl reactions with sugars to improve food aroma and serve as a nutritional supplement to promote protein synthesis.

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L-Phenylalanine (food additive)

Product Basic Information

▪ Appearance: white crystals or crystalline powder

▪ Chemical formula: C 9 H 11 NO 2

▪ Ingredient: glucose syrup

▪ Place of Origin: Songyuan, Jilin Province

▪ Production capacity: 10,000 tons/year

Product Specifications

Food additive L-phenylalanine, with a purity of 98.5% to 101.0%, complies with the QB/T 5633.12-2023 standard.

Core Product Advantages

Production process

In China, L-phenylalanine is primarily produced via biological fermentation, a process that is technologically mature and cost-effective. The product purity can exceed 98.5%, making it suitable for the stringent quality requirements of the food and pharmaceutical industries.

Certification

Currently, the company has obtained the following certifications: Halal certification; Kosher certification; Quality Management System certification; Food Safety Management System certification; and Environmental Management System certification.

Project Positioning

L-Phenylalanine, as an important food additive and pharmaceutical raw material, boasts key advantages that are primarily reflected in the following aspects:

Food industry

L-Phenylalanine is the primary raw material for aspartame and is widely used to enhance the sweetness of beverages and foods, owing to its high sweetness and low-calorie profile. In addition, it can undergo amino–carbonyl reactions with sugars to improve food aroma and serve as a nutritional supplement to promote protein synthesis.

Applications in the pharmaceutical field

L-Phenylalanine is a critical raw material for anticancer drugs—such as p-fluorophenylalanine and formylstreptozocin—and for HIV protease inhibitors, which are used to inhibit tumor growth and treat AIDS. In addition, it is employed in the synthesis of hormonal drugs like epinephrine and thyroxine, as well as cardiovascular medications and intermediates for vitamin B6.

Physiological function

As an essential amino acid, L-phenylalanine promotes protein synthesis, regulates the nervous system (e.g., by facilitating dopamine production), enhances immune function, and improves athletic performance. Its metabolic derivatives also participate in melanin and hormone synthesis, helping to maintain skin health and endocrine balance.

Contact Information

Sales Manager: Manager Hao Contact Number: 15895055888

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