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The sweetest chemical is

A
Fructose
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Saccharin
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C
Monellin
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D
Thaumatin
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Solution

The correct option is C Thaumatin
Thaumatin is also known as talin. It is known as sweetest substance. It is 1600 times sweeter than cane sugar. It is a protein isolated from the plant Thaumatococcus daniellii. It is commonly found in West Africa. It is highly water-soluble, thermostable. So, the correct answer is option D.

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