Introduction: Sweetness inhibitors are a new class of additives that control or reduce the sweetness of sugary foods by blocking sweetness and taste receptors. Many traditional foods in China, such as candied fruit, mooncakes, chocolate, etc., are made of sugar as a preservative. At the same time, there are problems of excessive sweetness to varying degrees. 2-(4-methoxyphenoxy) -propionic acid is an acid organic matter, which can be used as a food additive.

Application :2-(4-methoxyphenoxy) -propionic acid can be used as a new food additive in mooncakes, candies, preserves and other high-sugar foods to inhibit excessive sweetness.