D-tagatose Description

Chemical Name: D-tagatose

Synonyms: D-Lyxo-hexulose; Tagatose

Appearance: White powder

Assay: ≥98%

D-tagatose Specification

D-tagatose Performance characteristics:

Tagatose is a rare monosaccharide, a six-carbon ketose, epimer of fructose and keto form of galactose. Tagatose is regarded as a low-calorie functional sweetener because it is 92% as sweet as sucrose, but with only 1/3 (1.5kcal/g) of the calories. It has many physiological functions as anti-hyperglycemia, amelioration of intestinal  flora,  dental  caries  prevention  and  widely  applied  in  fields  of  food,  pharmaceutical  and cosmetics industry.

D-tagatose Applications

Due to its unique physicochemical and physiological properties, D-Tagatose has broad application prospects in various industries:

Food Industry:
Healthy Foods: Candy, chocolate, baked goods, biscuits, cereal bars, dairy products (yogurt, ice cream);
Low-Sugar/Sugar-Free Products: Dietary fiber drinks, juices, carbonated beverages, and teas;
Flavor Enhancer: Blended with other sweeteners to improve flavor and enhance the overall taste of the product;

Medical and Health Products:
Diabetic Foods: Meal replacement powders, nutritional supplements;
Prebiotic Supplements: Promote intestinal health;
Pharmaceutical Excipient: Improve the taste and stability of drugs;

Cosmetics:
Moisturizers and skin conditioners.

D-tagatose Packaging:

25KG/Bag; 25KG/Drum or customized packaging available

D-tagatose Store:

Keep container tightly sealed in a cool, dry, clean, and well-ventilated dedicated warehouse.

Protect strictly from ambient moisture, heat, direct sunlight, and strong acids/bases.

Away from high-temperature heat sources and open flames, and cannot be mixed with oxidants and food.

D-tagatose Shelf life:

24 months under recommended original unopened sealed food-grade storage conditions.