Posted by Flutterbee on October 18, 2000, at 13:08:29
In reply to Phenylalanine - what happens when heated?, posted by kacomstock on October 18, 2000, at 11:36:16
I do research on Alternative medicine, especially Amino Acids, and well, I can't help you on your question and I can't say I have ever seen anything relating to what happens when you heat Amino Acids, I will let you know that if you are looking to find out how hot they can get before they start to break down, it's about 100 degees. I think that goes for most of them, but some could be different. If I may, why do you ask that question anyway? One thing that did come to mind for you too look up is look up information on NutraSweet or Aspartame. It contains Phenylalanine and I know that Nutrasweet is not good for cooking since it breaks down and looses it's sweetness. If you can't find info there, you can look up info about Sucralose and why it is better than Nutrasweet, I know one of there claims is that it doesn't break down like Nutrasweet and that it doesn't contain Phenylalanine, which could be why it doesn't break down. If I can help you out more, let me know, I know a bit about Aminos and the effect they have on the brain.Good Luck-Flutter
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