Description
D-Tagatose is a rare, natural six-carbon ketose, 92% as sweet as sucrose with only 38% of its calories. This food-grade sweetener, derived either biologically or chemically, is an epimer of fructose. It's recognized for its excellent sweetening properties without contributing bad smells or aftertastes, making it ideal for a variety of dietary uses.
Specification:
Assay: 98% min. (HPLC)
Ash Content: 5.0% max.
Loss on Drying: 5.0% max.
Heavy Metals: 10 mg/kg max.
Lead (Pb): 2 mg/kg max.
Arsenic (As): 1 mg/kg max.
Mercury (Hg): 0.1 mg/kg max.
Application:
1) Used in cereal baked goods to enhance flavor and color through Maillard browning and caramelization at lower temperatures.
2) Serves as a low-calorie sweetener in various chewable tablets, replacing saccharin or aspartame, suitable for products like vitamin C, smoking cessation, and throat clearing tablets.
3) Utilized in oral care products to inhibit dental plaque and freshen breath, ideal for toothpaste and chewing gum formulations.
4) Aids in intestinal health by promoting the proliferation of beneficial bacteria, with 80% not absorbed by the small intestine and instead utilized by colonic microbial flora.
5) Does not significantly affect blood sugar or insulin levels, making it suitable for consumption by diabetics and those monitoring glucose intake.
