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Namet two α\alphaα-amino acids which form a dipeptide which is 100 times more sweet than cane sugar ?
Namet two α\alphaα-amino acids which form a dipeptide which is 100 times more sweet than cane sugar ?
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Aspartic acid and phenylalanine are two alpha-amino acids
Aspartame is the most successful and widely used artificial sweetener. It is the methyl ester of dipeptide formed from aspartic acid and phenylalanine. Its use is limited to cold foods and soft drinks because it is unstable at cooking temperatures. The structure of aspartame is
Aspartic acid and phenylalanine are two alpha-amino acids
Aspartame is the most successful and widely used artificial sweetener. It is the methyl ester of dipeptide formed from aspartic acid and phenylalanine. Its use is limited to cold foods and soft drinks because it is unstable at cooking temperatures. The structure of aspartame is
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