Quality Segment
assay
≥98% (HPLC)
form
powder
color
white to beige
solubility
H2O: 2 mg/mL, clear
storage temp.
-10 to -25°C
General description
Tagatose is a monosaccharide that naturally occurs in small quantities in certain fruits and dairy products. It is classified as a ketose and differs structurally from fructose due to the difference in orientation of the hydroxyl group on the fourth carbon.L-Tagatose is rare ketohexose present in small quantities in a variety of foods that is considered as an alternative sweetener.
Application
L-tagatose may be used as an artificial flavorenhancer, stabilizer in formulations and humectant.
Biochem/physiol Actions
Long-term administration of L-tagatose does not affectpancreatic β-cell function. Similarly to D- Tagatose, it has a minimal effecton blood glucose and insulin levels.
存储类别
11 - Combustible Solids
flash_point_f
Not applicable
flash_point_c
Not applicable