Neohesperidin DC
E959
E959, INS 959, neohesperidin DC, neohesperidin dihydrochalcone, NHDC
What it is
A high-intensity sweetener and flavour-modifying additive derived from a citrus flavonoid through chemical processing, identified in the EU as E959.
Why BOTIA flags it
BOTIA flags E959 because the same additive can be declared by code, full chemical name or the abbreviation NHDC, and can be used for sweetening or flavour modification.
BOTIA CAN
- Detect E959, neohesperidin DC, neohesperidin dihydrochalcone and NHDC when declared.
- Show the sweetener, flavour and E-number context for the detected term.
BOTIA CANNOT
- Calculate the concentration or total intake from the ingredient list.
- Treat authorisation as proof of zero risk or the presence of E959 as proof of a harmful exposure.