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Premium D-Galactose Powder for Food and Beverage Applications
| Price | $15.00 |
|---|---|
| Min Order | 1 kg |
| Availability | In Stock |
| Shipping From | Henan, China |
| Popularity | 447 people viewed |
Model NO.:
D-Galactose
CAS No.:
59-23-4
Formula:
C6h12o6
EINECS:
200-416-4
Type:
Sweeteners
Nutritional Value:
Nutritional
Effect:
Sweeteners
Resource:
Natural
Appearance:
White Crystals Powde
Specific Rotation{a}D20:
+78.5~+81.0
Loss on Drying:
</=0.5%
Residue on Ignition:
</=0.5%
Chloride(Ci):
</=0.003%
Sulfate:
0
Pb:
</=0.001%
Trademark:
HNTY
Transport Package:
Drum
Specification:
25kg/Drum
Origin:
China
HS Code:
29400090
Product Description
Galactose is a naturally occurring monosaccharide (simple sugar) and an essential component of lactose, the primary sugar in milk. Structurally, it is an epimer of glucose, differing in the configuration of a single hydroxyl group. Galactose exists in two forms: D-galactose (the biologically active form) and L-galactose (rare in nature). It is widely distributed in dairy products, legumes, and certain fruits, and plays critical roles in energy metabolism, cellular communication, and glycoprotein synthesis. Commercially, galactose is produced via enzymatic hydrolysis of lactose or synthesized through microbial fermentation.
Key Features
Nutritional & Metabolic Role:
Converted to glucose in the liver for energy production.
Essential for infants as a component of breast milk.
Low Glycemic Index:
Slowly absorbed, making it suitable for controlled-energy diets.
Functional Properties:
Participates in glycosylation processes for cell membrane integrity.
Acts as a precursor for bioactive molecules like glycolipids and glycoproteins.
Solubility & Stability:
Highly soluble in water, stable under neutral pH, but caramelizes at high temperatures.
| Items | Standard |
| Appearance | White crystals powder |
| Specific rotation{a}D20 | +78.5°~+81.0° |
| Loss on drying | ≤0.5% |
| Residue on ignition | ≤0.5% |
| Chloride(CI) | ≤0.003% |
| Sulfate | ≤0.00% |
| Heavy metals (pb) | ≤0.001% |
| Assay | ≥98.0% |
Food & Beverage Industry
Infant Formula: Added to mimic the galactose content of human breast milk (combined with glucose to form lactose).
Functional Foods: Used in low-calorie sweeteners, sports nutrition products, and fiber-enriched foods (e.g., GOS prebiotics).
Dairy Alternatives: Enhances sweetness and texture in plant-based milk (e.g., almond, oat milk).
Pharmaceuticals & Nutraceuticals
Drug Delivery: Incorporated into glycoconjugate vaccines (e.g., pneumococcal vaccines) to enhance immune response.
Diagnostic Reagents: Used in kits to detect galactosemia, a genetic disorder impairing galactose metabolism.
Prebiotics: Galacto-oligosaccharides (GOS) promote gut microbiota health.
Infant Formula: Added to mimic the galactose content of human breast milk (combined with glucose to form lactose).
Functional Foods: Used in low-calorie sweeteners, sports nutrition products, and fiber-enriched foods (e.g., GOS prebiotics).
Dairy Alternatives: Enhances sweetness and texture in plant-based milk (e.g., almond, oat milk).
Pharmaceuticals & Nutraceuticals
Drug Delivery: Incorporated into glycoconjugate vaccines (e.g., pneumococcal vaccines) to enhance immune response.
Diagnostic Reagents: Used in kits to detect galactosemia, a genetic disorder impairing galactose metabolism.
Prebiotics: Galacto-oligosaccharides (GOS) promote gut microbiota health.
Biotechnology & Research
Cell Culture Media: Serves as a carbon source for microbial fermentation (e.g., yeast, bacteria).
Glycobiology Studies: Critical for synthesizing glycans to study cell signaling and disease mechanisms.
Cosmetics
Moisturizing Agents:Enhances skin hydration in creams and serums by mimicking natural moisturizing factors.
Anti-Aging Formulations: Supports collagen synthesis and protects against glycation-induced skin aging.
Cell Culture Media: Serves as a carbon source for microbial fermentation (e.g., yeast, bacteria).
Glycobiology Studies: Critical for synthesizing glycans to study cell signaling and disease mechanisms.
Cosmetics
Moisturizing Agents:Enhances skin hydration in creams and serums by mimicking natural moisturizing factors.
Anti-Aging Formulations: Supports collagen synthesis and protects against glycation-induced skin aging.
Galactose is a versatile sugar with applications spanning nutrition, medicine, and green technology. Its role in energy metabolism, glycobiology, and functional food formulation underscores its scientific and commercial importance. As research advances in personalized medicine and sustainable bioprocessing, galactose is poised to play a pivotal role in next-generation health and industrial innovations.
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