Aspartyl dipeptide ester derivatives, such as a N-[N-[3-(3,4-dihydroxyphenyl)-3-methylbutyl]-L-&agr;-aspartyl]-L-phenylalanine 1-methyl ester, or salts thereof, having a high degree of sweetness compared to conventional sweeteners. These derivatives are excellent in sweetening potency and may be used as sweetener components in products such as foods and drinks. They may also be used as low calorie sweeteners and in methods of sweetening products. Foods and drinks comprising these derivatives as well as methods for their production.
天冬
氨酰二肽酯衍
生物,如 N-[N-[3-(3,4-二羟基苯基)-3-甲基丁基]-L-&agr;-天冬
氨酰]-
L-苯丙氨酸 1-甲酯或其盐,与传统
甜味剂相比具有较高的甜度。这些衍
生物甜度极佳,可用作食品和饮料等产品中的
甜味剂成分。它们还可用作低热量
甜味剂和产品增甜方法。包含这些衍
生物的食品和饮料及其生产方法。