Ziziphin

Ziziphin, a triterpene glycoside which exhibits taste-modifying property, has been isolated from the leaves of Ziziphus jujuba (Rhamnaceae).

Among its known homologues found in the plant, it is the most anti-sweet, however it is less potent than gymnemic acid 1.

Ziziphin suppresses the sweetness of most of the carbohydrates (e.g. glucose, fructose), bulk sweeteners, intense sweeteners (natural: Steviol glycoside – artificial: sodium saccharine and aspartame) and sweet amino acid (e.g. glycine). However it has no effect on the perception of other taste: bitterness, sourness and saltiness.

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 * NCBI Compound Summary of Ziziphin