What is another word for thaumatin?
Pronunciation: [θˈɔːmɐtˌɪn] (IPA) 
Thaumatin is a naturally-occurring protein found in the fruit of the katemfe plant that is known for its sweet taste. It is commonly used as a low-calorie sweetener in foods and beverages, as well as in the pharmaceutical industry. While thaumatin is the most commonly used term to refer to this protein, there are several other synonyms that are used interchangeably depending on the context. These include thaumatococcus daniellii, miraculin, curculin, and pentadin. Each of these names is derived from the scientific names of different parts of the plant where thaumatin is found and have slightly different chemical compositions. Regardless of the name used, all of these synonyms refer to a naturally sweet protein with a variety of applications.
