| abstract |
The invention provides compositions for human consumption containing, as a sweet tasting constituent, a compound of the formula: <IMAGE> (III) and which is: 3-(1-amino-,3-dicarboxy-3-hydroxy-but-4-yl)-indole, including the isomers, salts and specified internal condensation derivatives thereof, and in particular those which have enhanced sweetening powers relatively to sucrose and which are useful as sweeteners for foods and beverages. |